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N.S. fisherman returns to Ukraine to provide aid and transportation to refugees

N.S. fisherman returns to Ukraine to provide aid and transportation to refugees

HALIFAX — Though the air raid sirens shatter his rest, Canadian fisherman Lex Brukovskiy says he's feeling a sense of calm being back in Ukraine to help his war-ravaged homeland.
February inflation numbers, preparing for tax season : In The News for March 16

February inflation numbers, preparing for tax season : In The News for March 16

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 March 16 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
More Canadians opting for fertility treatment during pandemic: doctors, advocate

More Canadians opting for fertility treatment during pandemic: doctors, advocate

More women have undergone fertility treatment during the pandemic, especially if they've been working from home and haven't had to disclose their health challenges to an employer, says the head of a national advocacy group.
CRA looked to resume collection efforts in full ahead of tax season, documents show

CRA looked to resume collection efforts in full ahead of tax season, documents show

OTTAWA — The federal minister in charge of the Canada Revenue Agency was told after the election that the agency planned to go full speed on collecting debts just in time for tax season.
'Can you imagine?' Ukrainian-Canadians moved by Zelenskyy's plea in Parliament

'Can you imagine?' Ukrainian-Canadians moved by Zelenskyy's plea in Parliament

EDMONTON — A Ukrainian-Canadian man in Calgary says he has been imagining the highrises around him in shambles since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine last month. "I think, 'My God.
'Complete change in our quality of life': Long COVID a burden for many Canadians

'Complete change in our quality of life': Long COVID a burden for many Canadians

Every morning, Samantha Cover wakes up and braces for what the day will bring.
No winning ticket for Tuesday's $55 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket for Tuesday's $55 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — There was no winning ticket was sold in Tuesday's Lotto Max $55 million draw. However, one ticket holder in Quebec and another in Ontario will claim two of the four available Maxmillion prizes.
Imagine the war in your cities, Zelenskyy says as he pleads for more help from Canada

Imagine the war in your cities, Zelenskyy says as he pleads for more help from Canada

OTTAWA — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a passionate plea for a no-fly zone and more sanctions to starve out Russia's finances in a speech to the Canadian Parliament Tuesday.
Montreal man faces charges after 10-year-old girl seriously injured in beating

Montreal man faces charges after 10-year-old girl seriously injured in beating

MONTREAL — A Montreal man is facing several charges after a 10-year old girl was beaten and dragged while walking home from school with a friend on Monday. Sgt.
As new Omicron variant looms, White House urges Congress to restore COVID-19 funding

As new Omicron variant looms, White House urges Congress to restore COVID-19 funding

WASHINGTON — With inflation spiralling, gas prices soaring and the soil of Ukraine now sown with the seeds of another great-powers conflict, the White House issued a pointed reminder Tuesday about another international crisis the United States isn't