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MPs told of confusion, panic after Liberals vowed financial crackdown on convoy

MPs told of confusion, panic after Liberals vowed financial crackdown on convoy

OTTAWA — The voice of Canadian credit unions says their members watched people make significant withdrawals after the federal government vowed a financial crackdown on the so-called "freedom convoy.
Two Ontario students 'stable' after deadly crash in Texas

Two Ontario students 'stable' after deadly crash in Texas

Two students from Ontario are recovering in hospital following a deadly crash between a pickup truck and a van carrying a college golf team in Texas.
Indigenous mother proposes class-action lawsuit on birth alerts in Manitoba

Indigenous mother proposes class-action lawsuit on birth alerts in Manitoba

WINNIPEG — An Indigenous woman whose newborn was taken by police and social workers shown in a video broadcast live on social media has proposed a class-action lawsuit against the Manitoba government.
Vaccinated travellers won't need COVID-19 test to enter Canada as of April 1

Vaccinated travellers won't need COVID-19 test to enter Canada as of April 1

OTTAWA — Vaccinated travellers will no longer need to show a COVID-19 test to enter Canada beginning April 1, Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos officially announced Thursday.
Newfoundland and Labrador opening Poland office to help relocate Ukrainian refugees

Newfoundland and Labrador opening Poland office to help relocate Ukrainian refugees

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Newfoundland and Labrador government is opening an office in Poland to help Ukrainians fleeing Russian attacks relocate to Canada's easternmost province. Premier Andrew Furey unveiled the plans today in St.
Vigil for Saudi activist Raif Badawi calls for reunification with family in Quebec

Vigil for Saudi activist Raif Badawi calls for reunification with family in Quebec

MONTREAL — Nearly a week after Saudi activist Raif Badawi's release from prison, supporters in Montreal called Thursday for him to be allowed to leave Saudi Arabia and rejoin his family in Quebec.
Supreme Court dismisses appeal to stop class action against RCMP for bullying

Supreme Court dismisses appeal to stop class action against RCMP for bullying

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear an appeal from the federal government trying to stop a $1.1 billion class action against the RCMP over bullying and harassment.
Quebec to introduce bill banning cat declawing, other unneeded pet surgeries

Quebec to introduce bill banning cat declawing, other unneeded pet surgeries

MONTREAL — Quebec's agriculture minister plans to introduce a bill banning cat declawing and other unnecessary pet surgeries.
Supreme Court won't hear appeal of Nova Scotia's man's 'Grabher' licence plate case

Supreme Court won't hear appeal of Nova Scotia's man's 'Grabher' licence plate case

OTTAWA — A Nova Scotia man’s long fight to get back a personalized licence plate bearing his surname, “Grabher,” came to an abrupt end Thursday as the Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear an appeal of his case.
Under headline jobs figures, report finds pockets of weakness in rebound for women

Under headline jobs figures, report finds pockets of weakness in rebound for women

OTTAWA — The historically high number of women in the country's labour force is still below where it might have been if COVID-19 had never occurred, says a new report highlighting areas of concern for policymakers.
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