Politics

Citing poaching, violent incidents, Ottawa says elver fishery won’t open this year

OTTAWA — The federal fisheries minister says the lucrative elver fishery will stay closed for the 2024 season.

Mar 11, 2024 5:24 PM Read more >

New Jersey lawmakers fast track bill that could restrict records access under open records law

TRENTON, N.J.

Mar 11, 2024 5:09 PM Read more >

Ceasefire needed in Gaza as civilian casualties mount, Manitoba premier says

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is asking the federal government to call for an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.

Mar 11, 2024 5:08 PM Read more >

No evidence of widespread diversion of B.C. safe-supply drugs, say Farnworth and RCMP

There is no evidence of widespread diversion of safe-supply drugs, British Columbia's solicitor general and the RCMP said Monday, after Federal Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith cited a recent drug seizure to criti

Mar 11, 2024 4:50 PM Read more >

Saskatchewan legislature members spar over impasse with teachers

REGINA — Debate over a labour dispute between Saskatchewan teachers and the province heated up in the legislature Monday, with the Opposition demanding the government get a deal done.

Mar 11, 2024 4:37 PM Read more >

Florida teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender ID under 'Don't Say Gay' bill settlement

ORLANDO, Fla.

Mar 11, 2024 4:25 PM Read more >

'Haiti follows us': Quebecers worry about family amid crisis in Caribbean country

MONTREAL — Wedne Colin says he feels like he's leading a "double life," living in Montreal but constantly worrying for his family in Haiti. "It's like we're here, but at the same time we're in Haiti," he said Monday in an interview.

Mar 11, 2024 3:31 PM Read more >

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine bypasses Trump-backed Bernie Moreno with US Senate primary endorsement

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Gov. Mike DeWine of Ohio parted ways with Donald Trump on Monday and endorsed state Sen. Matt Dolan over Trump-backed businessman Bernie Moreno in the state's three-way GOP primary for a U.S. Senate seat.

Mar 11, 2024 3:27 PM Read more >

Ex-Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi joins NDP leadership race to combat "immoral" UCP

CALGARY — Former Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi came out of political retirement on Monday, announcing a run for Alberta's NDP leadership to challenge what he termed an “immoral” United Conservative government.

Mar 11, 2024 3:17 PM Read more >

Victims-of-crime ombud to examine how justice system treats sexual assault survivors

OTTAWA — The federal advocate for victims of crime is investigating how Canada's justice system treats sexual assault survivors.

Mar 11, 2024 3:07 PM Read more >