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Chiefs frustrated with AFN's child welfare work, say they're not being consulted

Chiefs frustrated with AFN's child welfare work, say they're not being consulted

OTTAWA — Three regional chiefs representing nearly half of First Nations say a national association is overstepping its mandate by making decisions that will directly affect children and families without consent.
Canada to start 30-day consultation to impose surtax on Chinese EVs

Canada to start 30-day consultation to impose surtax on Chinese EVs

OTTAWA — Canada accused China of undermining global trade rules and flooding the market with electric vehicles Monday as Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland kick-started the process required to impose new import taxes on Chinese-made EVs.
Princess Anne's planned trip to Newfoundland cancelled following injury

Princess Anne's planned trip to Newfoundland cancelled following injury

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — An injury has forced Princess Anne to cancel a trip to Newfoundland this weekend to mark the 100th anniversary of the unveiling of the National War Memorial in St. John’s.
Organizer cancels Montreal Canada Day parade, citing red tape, politics

Organizer cancels Montreal Canada Day parade, citing red tape, politics

MONTREAL — The organizer of Montreal's Canada Day parade has cancelled this year's event and says red tape and politics are to blame.
Quebec's Port-Cartier maximum security prison evacuated as wildfire burns

Quebec's Port-Cartier maximum security prison evacuated as wildfire burns

Wildfires burning near Port-Cartier, Que.
Eyes pinned to Toronto byelection as safe Liberal seat teeters under Trudeau

Eyes pinned to Toronto byelection as safe Liberal seat teeters under Trudeau

Leslie Church seemed to know exactly what was coming as she sat down for an interview in a Toronto park Friday, three days before the byelection that could complete her journey from longtime political staffer to Liberal member of Parliament.
Sporting sequins and silver, Mama Stanley becomes an Edmonton celebrity for playoffs

Sporting sequins and silver, Mama Stanley becomes an Edmonton celebrity for playoffs

EDMONTON — Edmonton Oilers fans crowd around Mary Loewen in a plaza outside the team's home arena during every playoffs game, asking to have their pictures taken with the superfan who's dressed as the Stanley Cup.
Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi named new leader of Alberta NDP in resounding vote

Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi named new leader of Alberta NDP in resounding vote

CALGARY — Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi’s appeal to new members outside the traditional fold of the Alberta NDP has propelled him to the helm of the party.
Pro-Palestinian protesters set up encampment in Montreal’s Victoria Square

Pro-Palestinian protesters set up encampment in Montreal’s Victoria Square

MONTREAL — A new pro-Palestinian encampment has popped up in downtown Montreal’s Ville-Marie borough.
66-year-old man in Bas-Saint-Laurent region of Quebec dies in motorcycle collision

66-year-old man in Bas-Saint-Laurent region of Quebec dies in motorcycle collision

MONTREAL — A 66-year-old man has died after two motorcyclists collided in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region of Quebec. The accident occurred on Friday at around 6:00 p.m. on Route 132 in Sainte-Luce.
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