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Feds were warned about setting 'significant precedent' with Ukraine visa program

Feds were warned about setting 'significant precedent' with Ukraine visa program

OTTAWA — Federal immigration officials warned the government it risked undermining the temporary immigration system with the design of the emergency visa program for war-displaced Ukrainians, newly released court documents show.
Manitoba Chiefs decry reduced federal funds for residential school searches

Manitoba Chiefs decry reduced federal funds for residential school searches

OTTAWA — The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs criticized the federal government for reducing funds to search the grounds of former residential schools, saying in a statement they are profoundly disappointed and outraged.
Harris steps into the limelight. And the coconut trees and memes have followed

Harris steps into the limelight. And the coconut trees and memes have followed

If you're trying to get up to speed on Vice President Kamala Harris' swift emergence as Democrats' possible nominee this fall, you really need to know your memes.
Secret Service director steps down after assassination attempt against ex-President Trump at rally

Secret Service director steps down after assassination attempt against ex-President Trump at rally

WASHINGTON (AP) — The director of the Secret Service resigned Tuesday in the aftermath of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump that unleashed an outcry about how the agency failed in its core mission to protect current and forme
One of Canada's new navy ships stopped in Hawaii after taking on water

One of Canada's new navy ships stopped in Hawaii after taking on water

OTTAWA — One of the country's newest navy ships is tied up in a U.S. port after it sprung a leak and took on 20,000 litres of water. HMCS Max Bernays is one of Canada's new Arctic and offshore patrol ships, built in Halifax by Irving Shipyards.
US Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is resigning from office following his corruption conviction

US Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is resigning from office following his corruption conviction

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez will resign Aug.
Democratic delegates cite new energy while rallying behind Kamala Harris for president

Democratic delegates cite new energy while rallying behind Kamala Harris for president

After weeks of intraparty division over President Joe Biden's candidacy, delegates to the upcoming Democratic National Convention on Tuesday rallied rapidly and enthusiastically behind Vice President Kamala Harris as their party's new presidential ca
LCBO stores reopen across Ontario after two-week strike by workers

LCBO stores reopen across Ontario after two-week strike by workers

TORONTO — Customers were able to return to hundreds of Ontario's liquor stores as they reopened Tuesday following a two-week strike, but tensions between the union representing workers and the government dragged on.
Nova Scotia premier says he skipped Halifax Pride parade because of safety concerns

Nova Scotia premier says he skipped Halifax Pride parade because of safety concerns

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says his absence from this year's Halifax Pride parade was the result of advice from the RCMP not to participate because of safety concerns.
Long-promised Nova Scotia Loyal program to offer rewards for buying local

Long-promised Nova Scotia Loyal program to offer rewards for buying local

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government announced Tuesday that its promised program to encourage people to buy local will award points only at Sobeys Inc. grocery stores and the provincial liquor corporation.
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