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Six years after making promise, advocates hope Liberals move on children's watchdog

Six years after making promise, advocates hope Liberals move on children's watchdog

OTTAWA — It's one of those promises that doesn't cost the government too much, but never seems to materialize on budget day.
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Norovirus outbreak tied to raw B.C. oysters linked to 91 illnesses in U.S.

Norovirus outbreak tied to raw B.C. oysters linked to 91 illnesses in U.S.

Health officials in the United States say a norovirus outbreak linked to raw British Columbia oysters has spread to at least 13 states.
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Health workers have a small budget request to tackle the Canadian care crisis: a plan

Health workers have a small budget request to tackle the Canadian care crisis: a plan

OTTAWA — The federal government is set to table a budget Thursday against the backdrop of several national and international emergencies and major funding commitments.
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Health sector human resources crisis, Broncos memorial : In The News for April 6

Health sector human resources crisis, Broncos memorial : In The News for April 6

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of April 6 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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Progress on $35M Humboldt Broncos permanent memorial slower than expected

Progress on $35M Humboldt Broncos permanent memorial slower than expected

HUMBOLDT, SASKATCHEWAN — The manager for a Saskatchewan city planning a multi-purpose building in remembrance of a deadly junior hockey bus crash four years ago says plans are moving more slowly than had been hoped.
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Celebrated Canadian conductor Boris Brott killed in hit-and-run in Hamilton

Celebrated Canadian conductor Boris Brott killed in hit-and-run in Hamilton

HAMILTON — Celebrated Canadian conductor Boris Brott has died after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run in Hamilton Tuesday morning. He was 78.
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No winning ticket for Tuesday's $38 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket for Tuesday's $38 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — There was no winning ticket was sold in Tuesday's Lotto Max $38 million draw. The jackpot for the next draw on April 8 will be an estimated $45 million. The Canadian Press
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Woman pleads guilty after toddler's death in Vancouver daycare: Crown

Woman pleads guilty after toddler's death in Vancouver daycare: Crown

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Prosecution Service says a woman has pleaded guilty to a charge of failing to provide the necessities of life to children at an unlicensed daycare in Vancouver five years ago.
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Report on housing costs examines role for municipalities in easing affordability

Report on housing costs examines role for municipalities in easing affordability

VICTORIA — Municipalities across Canada face housing development constraints in their communities that could be eased through more co-operation between all levels of government, says a report by a local governance think tank.
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New bill will force tech giants to negotiate deals to pay media to use their content

New bill will force tech giants to negotiate deals to pay media to use their content

OTTAWA — Digital giants will have six months to negotiate private deals to compensate Canadian media outlets for reusing their news content or be forced to reach an agreement, if a new federal bill becomes law.
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