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Alberta forestry minister says wolverine, lynx trapping limits lifted to gather data

Alberta forestry minister says wolverine, lynx trapping limits lifted to gather data

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA — Alberta Forestry Minister Todd Loewen says the decision to lift limits on trapping and harvesting for animals like wolverines is being done to get more data on how many there are.
Abortion-rights groups see mixed success in races for state supreme court seats

Abortion-rights groups see mixed success in races for state supreme court seats

A costly campaign by abortion-rights advocates for state supreme court seats yielded mixed results in Tuesday's election, with Republicans expanding their majority on Ohio's court while candidates backed by progressive groups won in Montana and Michi
Gender justice groups say changes to B.C.'s Name Act are harming survivors

Gender justice groups say changes to B.C.'s Name Act are harming survivors

Gender justice groups in British Columbia want the government to repeal recent provincial legislation that prevents people convicted of serious Criminal Code offences from changing their names.
A look at Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe's 16-member cabinet

A look at Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe's 16-member cabinet

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says cabinet changes announced Thursday signify a new beginning as his government looks to address issues in health care, affordability and education.
Donald Trump has sweeping plans for a second administration. Here's what he's proposed

Donald Trump has sweeping plans for a second administration. Here's what he's proposed

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has promised sweeping action in a second administration.
'A tragedy': Judge urges northern Manitoba sobering shelter after police cell death

'A tragedy': Judge urges northern Manitoba sobering shelter after police cell death

THE PAS, Man. — A judge is urging the Manitoba government to look at establishing a safe sobering centre in a northern community to prevent in-custody deaths of people detained due to intoxication.
New Brunswick to allow medicare to pay for surgical abortions outside hospitals

New Brunswick to allow medicare to pay for surgical abortions outside hospitals

FREDERICTON — Surgical abortions administered outside hospitals in New Brunswick will now be fully funded by medicare, Premier Susan Holt announced Thursday, reversing a controversial rule from 1984 that limited the procedure's availability across th
Health minister wants all Quebecers to have access to a health professional by 2026

Health minister wants all Quebecers to have access to a health professional by 2026

QUÉBEC — The Quebec government says it wants every Quebecer to have access to a health professional by the summer of 2026 — just before the next provincial election.
Leafs' Matthews misses practice, remains day-to-day with upper-body injury

Leafs' Matthews misses practice, remains day-to-day with upper-body injury

TORONTO — Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews missed Thursday's practice and his status for the team's next two games is unclear.
Nova Scotia election: Liberals say province's immigration levels are too high

Nova Scotia election: Liberals say province's immigration levels are too high

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's growing population was the subject of debate on Day 12 of the provincial election campaign, with Liberal Leader Zach Churchill arguing immigration levels must be reduced until the province can provide enough housing and health
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