Indigenous

Nova Scotia RCMP investigate possible hate crime after Pride flag torn down at school

LYONS BROOK, N.S. — The RCMP say they are investigating a hate-motivated crime after a Pride flag was ripped down at a Nova Scotia school.

Oct 25, 2023 1:24 PM Read more >

Quebec public sector unions call for one-day strike to be held Nov. 6

MONTREAL — Quebec's common front of public sector unions are gearing up for a one-day strike on Nov. 6 as the province prepares to make a fresh contract offer this weekend.

Oct 25, 2023 1:09 PM Read more >

BoC holds key rate at 5%, keeps door open to more hikes in case of sticky inflation

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at five per cent on Wednesday, but hasn't ruled out future rate hikes as its latest projections show inflation remaining higher in the short term.

Oct 25, 2023 12:55 PM Read more >

'Elegant' low-carbon energy projects planned by northern B.C. First Nation: Eby

VICTORIA — A northern British Columbia First Nation has signed an agreement with the province to work together on what Premier David Eby calls an "elegant" proposal for a clean energy hub on band territory north of Prince George.

Oct 25, 2023 12:50 PM Read more >

Jean Charest's son reacts after Legault says comparison to ex-premier is 'insulting'

QUEBEC — Jean Charest's son is sticking up for his father after Quebec Premier François Legault suggested it's an insult to be compared to the former premier.

Oct 25, 2023 12:29 PM Read more >

Raptors exercise fourth-year team option on Scottie Barnes's rookie contract

TORONTO — Scottie Barnes is going to be with the Toronto Raptors for at least one more year. The Raptors exercised the fourth-year team option on the rookie scale contract of the swingman on Wednesday. Barnes is now signed through the 2024-25 season.

Oct 25, 2023 12:16 PM Read more >

Auger-Aliassime begins Swiss Indoors title defence with win over Riedi

BASEL, Switzerland — Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime started off his defence of his Swiss Indoors tennis title with a dominant 6-3, 6-2 win over Switzerland's Leandro Riedi.

Oct 25, 2023 12:08 PM Read more >

Drought reveals cracks in Canada-U. S. Columbia River Treaty as B.C. lake dries up

Victoria Youmans says she hasn't seen Arrow Lakes Reservoir looking so low in more than 20 years.

Oct 25, 2023 11:47 AM Read more >

What a weaker loonie means for Canadians

TORONTO — The Canadian dollar has dipped against its U.S. counterpart following the Bank of Canada's decision to hold its key interest rate at five per cent. Here's what it means for Canadians.

Oct 25, 2023 11:42 AM Read more >

Alberta town trucks in water in case of emergency after sewage leak affects supply

COCHRANE, Alta. — A town west of Calgary says it continues to truck in water from other communities to maintain its required levels.

Oct 25, 2023 11:40 AM Read more >