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Clearwater Seafoods in Nova Scotia lays off workers in Lockeport and Arichat

Clearwater Seafoods in Nova Scotia lays off workers in Lockeport and Arichat

LOCKEPORT, N.S. — Halifax-based Clearwater Seafoods announced Thursday plans to change its lobster operations, which will result in permanent and temporary job losses in Nova Scotia.
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Long champions of social justice, Black athletes say their voices are needed now more than ever

Long champions of social justice, Black athletes say their voices are needed now more than ever

For WNBA veteran Natasha Cloud, speaking up about social justice is just as important as winning basketball games.
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Ottawa, hospitals argue Montreal brainwashing lawsuit should be dismissed

Ottawa, hospitals argue Montreal brainwashing lawsuit should be dismissed

MONTREAL — Alison Steel was a young child when her mother was sent to Dr.
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Senate committee recommends Lori Chavez-DeRemer's confirmation as Trump's labor secretary

Senate committee recommends Lori Chavez-DeRemer's confirmation as Trump's labor secretary

A Senate committee voted Thursday to advance the nomination of President Donald Trump's choice to head the Department of Labor , one of the agencies named in lawsuits over moves by Elon Musk's cost-cutting team to access federal data systems.
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When are tariffs expected, and on what? Key dates in the Canada-U.S. trade dispute

When are tariffs expected, and on what? Key dates in the Canada-U.S. trade dispute

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he still intends to slap Canada with tariffs next week after a monthlong reprieve. But Canadians confused about Trump's plans aren't alone, with the U.S.
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Supreme Court will not hear constitutional challenges of Canada's no-fly regime

Supreme Court will not hear constitutional challenges of Canada's no-fly regime

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear constitutional challenges of the no-fly regime from two men who were prevented from boarding flights in Vancouver.
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Top court to review ruling that said N.B. lieutenant-governor need not be bilingual

Top court to review ruling that said N.B. lieutenant-governor need not be bilingual

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will review a lower court ruling that said New Brunswick's lieutenant-governor doesn't need to be bilingual.
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Trump's firing of military brass prompts concern but little pushback from Republicans

Trump's firing of military brass prompts concern but little pushback from Republicans

WASHINGTON (AP) — When the Senate unanimously confirmed Gen. CQ Brown Jr. as Air Force chief of staff in 2020, President Donald Trump hailed a “historic day for America!” on social media and said he was ”Excited to work even more closely with Gen.
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Presidential meme coins should be against the law, House Democrat says

Presidential meme coins should be against the law, House Democrat says

California Democrat Rep. Sam Liccardo, a freshman congressman who represents Silicon Valley, said he’s surprised the first piece of legislation he’s sponsoring takes aim at President Donal Trump’s meme coin .
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Manitoba government moves first encampment resident into home as part of project

Manitoba government moves first encampment resident into home as part of project

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's latest plan to reduce homelessness has seen the project's first person moved from an encampment into housing, says an adviser.
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