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'Postal service is a lifeline': Seniors feel isolated due to sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Post strike

'Postal service is a lifeline': Seniors feel isolated due to sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Post strike

Envelopes full of handwritten letters and donations for various charities are piling up on Dianne Parker's desk due to the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Post strike.
Halifax security forum gathers as Trump's support for Taiwan, Ukraine in question

Halifax security forum gathers as Trump's support for Taiwan, Ukraine in question

HALIFAX — Uncertainty is a key theme this year at the annual, three-day gathering in Halifax of political leaders, defence officials and policy analysts who aim to promote democratic values around the globe.
Consul general reiterates he had no influence on $9M Manhattan condo purchase

Consul general reiterates he had no influence on $9M Manhattan condo purchase

OTTAWA — sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s consul general in New York doubled-down Thursday on his past claim that he exerted no influence on the decision of Global Affairs sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ to buy a $9 million condo in Manhattan.
Which items will be tax-free under the Liberals' promised GST/HST break?

Which items will be tax-free under the Liberals' promised GST/HST break?

The government on Thursday announced a sweeping promise to make groceries, children's clothing, Christmas trees, restaurant meals and more free from GST/HST between Dec. 14 and Feb. 15.
Climate protesters arrested outside Pierre Poilievre's official residence in Ottawa

Climate protesters arrested outside Pierre Poilievre's official residence in Ottawa

OTTAWA — Ottawa police say two people were arrested this morning after an "unlawful" demonstration outside Stornoway, the official residence the Opposition leader.
Parole board 'working' to have Bernardo victims' families attend hearing in-person

Parole board 'working' to have Bernardo victims' families attend hearing in-person

The Parole Board of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ says it is now working to allow victims’ families to attend Paul Bernardo's parole hearing and deliver their victim impact statements in person.
In the news today: NDP says Trudeau expected to announce GST break

In the news today: NDP says Trudeau expected to announce GST break

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Border agency detained dozens of 'forced labour' cargo shipments. Now it's being sued

Border agency detained dozens of 'forced labour' cargo shipments. Now it's being sued

VANCOUVER — sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s border agency says it has detained about 50 shipments of cargo over suspicions they were products of forced labour under rules introduced in 2020 — but only one was eventually determined to be in breach of the ban.
Transgender community gathers in remembrance, opposition to Alberta legislation

Transgender community gathers in remembrance, opposition to Alberta legislation

EDMONTON — Dillon Ford has never marked Transgender Day of Remembrance before.
Trump nominates former congressman Pete Hoekstra as ambassador to sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

Trump nominates former congressman Pete Hoekstra as ambassador to sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

WASHINGTON — U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has picked a former Michigan congressman as his upcoming administration's ambassador to sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½. Trump said in a statement that Pete Hoekstra would help him "once again put America first.