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Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives win second consecutive majority government

Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives win second consecutive majority government

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has led the Progressive Conservatives to a second consecutive majority government, having told voters he needed a new mandate to send a strong message to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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Philippine investigators summon VP Duterte over her public threats against President Marcos

Philippine investigators summon VP Duterte over her public threats against President Marcos

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine authorities handed a subpoena to Vice President Sara Duterte’s office Tuesday, inviting her to answer investigators' questions after she publicly threatened to have the president, his wife and the House of Repres
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Paul Bernardo denied parole after victims' families plead he be kept behind bars

Paul Bernardo denied parole after victims' families plead he be kept behind bars

Notorious killer and rapist Paul Bernardo has been denied parole for a third time after the families of his victims made an emotional plea to the Parole Board of Canada on Tuesday to keep him behind bars.
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NDP will not support Liberal GST holiday bill unless rebate expanded: Singh

NDP will not support Liberal GST holiday bill unless rebate expanded: Singh

OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party will not support a Liberal plan to give Canadians a GST holiday and $250 unless the government expands eligibility for the cheques, saying the rebate leaves out "the most vulnerable.
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Australia's House of Representatives passes bill that would ban young children from social media

Australia's House of Representatives passes bill that would ban young children from social media

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would ban children younger than 16 years old from social media , leaving it to the Senate to finalize the world-first law.
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The latest on the Nova Scotia provincial election

The latest on the Nova Scotia provincial election

Nova Scotians have gone to the polls in a contest expected to see a return to power for the Progressive Conservatives, with the NDP and Liberals in a close struggle for second.
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Calgary Stampeders acquire quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. from B.C. Lions

Calgary Stampeders acquire quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. from B.C. Lions

CALGARY — Help is on the way for the Calgary Stampeders. Calgary coach and general manager Dave Dickenson had a good feeling early on Tuesday that his assistant general manager Brendan Mahoney could finalize a deal to acquire Vernon Adams Jr.
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Brazil’s Bolsonaro planned and participated in a 2022 coup plot, an unsealed police report alleges

Brazil’s Bolsonaro planned and participated in a 2022 coup plot, an unsealed police report alleges

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro was fully aware of and actively participated in a coup plot to remain in office after his defeat in the 2022 election , according to a Federal Police report unsealed Tuesday.
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Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah agree to a ceasefire after nearly 14 months of fighting

Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah agree to a ceasefire after nearly 14 months of fighting

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel approved a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon's Hezbollah militants on Tuesday that would end nearly 14 months of fighting linked to the war in the Gaza Strip. The ceasefire, starting at 4 a.m.
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'Unreasonable' parking restrictions hamper Orillia food bank patrons

'Unreasonable' parking restrictions hamper Orillia food bank patrons

'A $40 ticket can be devastating for someone already struggling financially,' says frustrated resident of Dufferin Street parking restrictions
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