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East Coast braces for 'very unusual' spring storm with snow, 100 km/h gusts

East Coast braces for 'very unusual' spring storm with snow, 100 km/h gusts

HALIFAX — Atlantic sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ is bracing for a spring storm that could dump more than a foot of snow, bring wind gusts of more than 100 kilometres per hour and storm surges that could damage docks and coastal properties.
Ex-Canucks owner must testify about infamous Bertuzzi hit, court says

Ex-Canucks owner must testify about infamous Bertuzzi hit, court says

TORONTO — The former owner of the Vancouver Canucks will have to testify live via video conferencing about the infamous on-ice attack from behind that ended the pro career of rookie hockey player Steve Moore a decade ago, an Ontario court decided on
You pay more for health insurance, get less: study

You pay more for health insurance, get less: study

TORONTO — If it feels like you are paying more for and getting less from your extended health insurance, you are not mistaken.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ government poised to intervene in truckers’ dispute

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ government poised to intervene in truckers’ dispute

VANCOUVER — The sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ government is poised to intervene in the truckers strike at Vancouver-area ports, with back to work legislation set to be introduced as early as today. The legislation is expected to include a 90-day cooling off period.
New finance minister gets new finance critic

New finance minister gets new finance critic

Skeena-Bulkley Valley NDP MP Nathan Cullen's new job is to keep new Finance Minister Joe Oliver in check. A shadow cabinet shuffle Thursday moved Cullen from the House Leader of the Official Opposition to the party's finance critic.
Alberta Premier Alison Redford resigns amid caucus turmoil

Alberta Premier Alison Redford resigns amid caucus turmoil

EDMONTON — Just 29 months after Alberta Premier Alison Redford stood at the base of the grand stairs in the legislature rotunda to take the oath of office, she stood at the same spot Wednesday and quit.
Alberta Premier Redford resigns amid Tory turmoil, Hancock takes over

Alberta Premier Redford resigns amid Tory turmoil, Hancock takes over

EDMONTON — Alberta’s Progressive Conservative caucus has chosen Dave Hancock as interim leader and premier. Hancock, the longest-serving minister in cabinet, has been deputy premier to Alison Redford, who is resigning effective Sunday.
Alberta Tories meet to choose interim leader

Alberta Tories meet to choose interim leader

EDMONTON — Caucus members of Alberta’s governing Progressive Conservatives are in a meeting to pick an interim leader who will take over as premier from the resigning Alison Redford.
Jim Flaherty steps down as finance minister

Jim Flaherty steps down as finance minister

OTTAWA — Jim Flaherty is leaving the federal cabinet after more than eight years as finance minister to prepare for a return to the private sector, saying the move is unrelated to his recent health problems.
Brazeau fraud case put over to April 28

Brazeau fraud case put over to April 28

OTTAWA — The fraud case against Patrick Brazeau will likely be a complicated one, centred on where he lived, says a lawyer representing the suspended senator.