Scheer promises EI tax credit for new parents if Conservatives form government
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer is promising to provide a tax credit for new parents receiving federal benefits.
Scheer is reviving an idea he first unveiled...
Andrew Scheer calls on Liberal MPs to further probe SNC-Lavalin affair
OTTAWA — Federal ethics commissioner Mario Dion says he’s willing to testify about his scathing report on Trudeau’s handling of the SNC-Lavalin affair — if he’s...
Pefferlaw Senior Fights off Coywolf Attack
What was supposed to be a routine walk for Bruce Adkins and his dog, turned into a life and death struggle when a coywolf...
Canadian researchers find ‘silent’ strokes common for seniors after surgery
HAMILTON — Canadian researchers say so-called “silent” strokes are common in seniors after they have elective, non-cardiac surgery and double their risk of cognitive...
Trudeau should apologize for violation of ethics code: Philpott
OTTAWA — Former Liberal cabinet minister turned Independent MP Jane Philpott says the people of Canada still “deserve an apology” from Prime Minister Justin...
Canada open to putting more limits on exports of plastic waste: McKenna
OTTAWA — Environment Minister Catherine McKenna says she has asked her department to look at what else Canada can do to reduce the amount...
Growing number of newcomers, refugees ending up homeless in Canada, studies say
OTTAWA — A growing number of newcomers to Canada are ending up in shelters or are finding themselves homeless, newly released government figures show.
Two new reports released this...
Canadian food supplies at risk if climate change not slowed, new UN report shows
OTTAWA — Canada will not be spared the impact of food shortages and price shocks if global warming is not kept below 2 degrees...
Ontario woman files suit on behalf of Canadians affected by Capital One data breach
TORONTO — A prominent Ontario personal injury law firm has filed a class action on behalf of Canadians affected by the massive Capital One data breach...
Electric car sales climb in wake of new $5,000 federal rebate program
OTTAWA — Canada’s new rebate program to help make electric cars cheaper appears to be showing early signs of stimulating sales but mostly in...
