Indigenous News

GATINEAU, Que. — The federal government is planning to create a new agent of Parliament to oversee modern treaty implementation, which Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says will ensure Ottawa is held to account no matter who is in power.

EDMONTON — An analyst says a corporate decision to mothball Canada's largest carbon capture and storage project is likely the result of financial uncertainty and technological risks.

The weight-loss drug Wegovy, made by the manufacturers of Ozempic, will be available to patients in Canada starting Monday, the company says. Novo Nordisk's weekly injection is approved for weight loss among patients diagnosed with obesity.

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s public works minister says that after a review by her department, the province will be keeping its current motor vehicle inspection requirement in place.

SYDNEY, N.S. — A Cape Breton man who had a collection of police uniforms, patches and hats has pleaded guilty to a charge under the province's Police Identity Management Act.

TORONTO — Auston Matthews was back on the Scotiabank Arena ice. That won't be the case when his Maple Leafs once again face elimination Thursday night.

CALGARY — Fuel retailer Parkland Corp. says the 157 Canadian fuel and convenience store locations it has put up for sale are generating a great deal of interest from prospective buyers.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Two more women have filed lawsuits alleging they were sexually assaulted by an on-duty member of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary who offered them rides home from a night of drinking.

Nigara Shaheen finally feels the freedom to fully prepare for an Olympic Games.

TORONTO — Tents, banners and flags cropped up at the centre of the University of Toronto's downtown campus early Thursday as students set up an encampment to call on the institution to cut its ties with Israel over the ongoing war in Gaza.