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Weak oversight of N.S. youth homes increases risk of improper child care: auditor

Weak oversight of N.S. youth homes increases risk of improper child care: auditor

HALIFAX — Vulnerable Nova Scotia children are at risk of receiving inadequate care because of weak oversight within the province's youth home and temporary care network, says the province's auditor general.
Questions raised about plan to create Nova Scotia corps of emergency volunteers

Questions raised about plan to create Nova Scotia corps of emergency volunteers

HALIFAX — A former fire chief says he has concerns about Nova Scotia's plan to create a volunteer corps of civilians to provide help during major emergencies.
Israel's military operation in Rafah 'completely unacceptable,' Joly says

Israel's military operation in Rafah 'completely unacceptable,' Joly says

OTTAWA — Liberal ministers expressed disappointment and dismay Tuesday in response to Israel's invasion of the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip — the last refuge for displaced Palestinians in the territory.
Underdog CS Saint-Laurent looks to continue cup run against Toronto FC

Underdog CS Saint-Laurent looks to continue cup run against Toronto FC

When CS Saint-Laurent players ran onto the field to celebrate their upset win over the CPL's Halifax Wanderers FC, Rocco Placentino couldn't join them. The Saint-Laurent sporting director was overcome by emotion on the sidelines at Wanderers Ground.
The latest developments on the shooting outside Drake's Toronto mansion

The latest developments on the shooting outside Drake's Toronto mansion

A security guard was shot outside rapper Drake's mansion in Toronto and is now in hospital as police continue to investigate. Here are the latest developments (all times eastern): 3 p.m.
Six Canadian children repatriated from detention in Syria, Global Affairs Canada says

Six Canadian children repatriated from detention in Syria, Global Affairs Canada says

OTTAWA — Six Canadian children have been repatriated from detention in northeastern Syria, but the whereabouts of their mother remained unclear Tuesday.
India envoy says Canada must rebuild brand after international student deaths

India envoy says Canada must rebuild brand after international student deaths

OTTAWA — India's envoy to Ottawa says Canadians need to rebuild the country's brand as a destination for bright minds, lamenting that a number of international students have died after being exploited.
Environment Canada agrees to priority assessment for chemical linked to salmon deaths

Environment Canada agrees to priority assessment for chemical linked to salmon deaths

OTTAWA — The federal government has agreed to prioritize environmental assessment for a chemical used in tire rubber that has been linked to the deaths of Pacific salmon.
Cross-border beef: How Drake and Kendrick Lamar's rap scuffle escalated within weeks

Cross-border beef: How Drake and Kendrick Lamar's rap scuffle escalated within weeks

TORONTO — A long-simmering feud between hip-hop superstars Drake and Kendrick Lamar reached a boiling point in recent days as the pair traded increasingly personal insults on a succession of diss tracks.
Bigger things were expected for the Toronto Blue Jays, who are mired in last place

Bigger things were expected for the Toronto Blue Jays, who are mired in last place

The Toronto Blue Jays started the 2024 regular season aiming for bigger things after crashing out in the wild-card series last fall. The campaign has not gone as planned so far.