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Mi'kmaq activist Nora Bernard recommended for new name of Halifax's Cornwallis Street

Mi'kmaq activist Nora Bernard recommended for new name of Halifax's Cornwallis Street

HALIFAX — The daughter of late Mi’kmaq activist Nora Bernard says it’s “incredibly powerful” that a Halifax street that has long honoured a man who encouraged the killing of her ancestors will likely be renamed after her mother.
Ottawa police cut email access over fears info would leak during 'Freedom Convoy'

Ottawa police cut email access over fears info would leak during 'Freedom Convoy'

Ottawa police were so concerned about leaks from "Freedom Convoy" sympathizers in their ranks that they proactively shut off the email accounts of members on leave, but now the force has little to say about how real those fears turned out to be.
Israeli army acknowledges shooting death of Palestinian girl

Israeli army acknowledges shooting death of Palestinian girl

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military on Monday acknowledged that its troops fatally shot a teenage Palestinian girl during an operation in the occupied West Bank, saying she was unintentionally hit by fire aimed at gunmen in the area.
Indiana Lt. Gov. Crouch joins Sen. Braun in governor's race

Indiana Lt. Gov. Crouch joins Sen. Braun in governor's race

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch formally started her 2024 campaign for governor Monday and said she would not shy away from Republican Gov.

US hits Zimbabwe president's son with sanctions

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Monday slapped corruption sanctions on the son of Zimbabwe’s president as the U.S. prepares to host a major summit of African leaders in Washington.
Bidens spread holiday cheer at Toys for Tots event

Bidens spread holiday cheer at Toys for Tots event

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden helped pack presents for children and encouraged holiday cheer as the White House marked the 75th anniversary of Toys for Tots at an event hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.

Florida COVID data critic reaches agreement on felony charge

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.
G7 establishes climate club to fight global warming

G7 establishes climate club to fight global warming

BERLIN (AP) — The Group of Seven leading economies have created an open, international climate club for countries that want to cooperate in the fight against global warming, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Monday after a video conference with othe
EU targets Iran over protest crackdown, Russia drone sales

EU targets Iran over protest crackdown, Russia drone sales

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union foreign ministers imposed new sanctions Monday on Iranian clerics, senior officials and top state media employees over the brutal crackdown on protesters, and also on experts they believe are linked to supplying Russia

Nova Scotia moves a step closer to protecting 20 per cent of its land and water

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government announced plans today to protect 9,300 hectares of Crown land by creating six new nature reserves and expanding seven wilderness areas.
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