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Union calls strike a 'success' after inking new tentative agreements with feds

Union calls strike a 'success' after inking new tentative agreements with feds

OTTAWA — The national president for the Public Service Alliance of Canada is calling the union's strike action a success after reaching tentative agreements with the federal government that secure wage increases meant to compensate workers for inflat
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Crowds begin to gather in London ahead of the coronation of King Charles

Crowds begin to gather in London ahead of the coronation of King Charles

LONDON — Crowds from all over the world -- including Canada -- were beginning to gather in London on Monday ahead of the coronation of King Charles.
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Water pressure: Indigenous leaders from U.S., Canada still demanding pollution probe

Water pressure: Indigenous leaders from U.S., Canada still demanding pollution probe

WASHINGTON — Indigenous leaders in Canada and the U.S. are turning up the pressure on Ottawa for an investigation of toxic mining runoff from B.C.
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Alleged Chinese police stations still open in Quebec, despite minister's claims

Alleged Chinese police stations still open in Quebec, despite minister's claims

MONTREAL — Two Montreal-area community groups under investigation for allegedly hosting secret Chinese government police stations say they continue to operate normally, contradicting claims by the public safety minister that all the clandestine stati
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N.W.T. First Nation accuses head of economic development arm of diverting millions

N.W.T. First Nation accuses head of economic development arm of diverting millions

YELLOWKNIFE — A Northwest Territories Supreme Court justice has ordered that Lutsel K'e Dene First Nation companies be put in the care of a receiver-manager as the First Nation accuses the head of its business arm of misappropriating millions of doll
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A look at Alberta elections and governments over the last two decades

A look at Alberta elections and governments over the last two decades

EDMONTON — Alberta's next provincial election has been called for May 29. The Conservatives held power in the province for more than 40 years before an upset in 2015 led to changes in the political landscape.
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Economy, crime, health care: A look at top issues in the Alberta election campaign

Economy, crime, health care: A look at top issues in the Alberta election campaign

EDMONTON — The Alberta election kicked off Monday with voting day set for May 29, but the two main political parties have already been campaigning for several weeks.
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Who will become Alberta's next premier? A look at Danielle Smith and Rachel Notley

Who will become Alberta's next premier? A look at Danielle Smith and Rachel Notley

EDMONTON — Alberta's provincial election has been called for May 29. Here's a look at the leaders of the province's two main parties: Danielle Smith, UCP Leader Age: 52. Born April 1, 1971.
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Tentative agreement reached with Treasury Board for workers: In The News for May 1

Tentative agreement reached with Treasury Board for workers: In The News for May 1

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 1 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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British shops in Canada see demand for King Charles goods, despite royal drama

British shops in Canada see demand for King Charles goods, despite royal drama

When Queen Elizabeth died in September, Carl Hulme happened to be in England — the perfect spot to scoop up commemorative fine bone china, tea towels and canvas bags to stock his Blimeys British Store and Gift Shop in Essex, Ont.
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