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CBC reaches tentative deal with union, says the Canadian Media Guild

CBC reaches tentative deal with union, says the Canadian Media Guild

OTTAWA — The Canadian Media Guild says it has reached a tentative agreement with CBC/Radio Canada.
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Online harms: Civil liberty, law critics say stiffer hate crime sentences 'troubling'

Online harms: Civil liberty, law critics say stiffer hate crime sentences 'troubling'

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is proposing "draconian penalties" in the Criminal Code as part of its sweeping plan to target online hate, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association warns.
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'Uncommitted' wins 2 Democratic delegates in Michigan, a victory for Biden's anti-war opponents

'Uncommitted' wins 2 Democratic delegates in Michigan, a victory for Biden's anti-war opponents

LANSING, Michigan (AP) — A protest “uncommitted” vote in Michigan that secured two delegates in the state's Democratic primary on Tuesday was meant as a warning to President Joe Biden's reelection over his support for Israel's war against Hamas in Ga
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Michigan's largest Arab American cities reject Biden over his handling of Israel-Hamas war

Michigan's largest Arab American cities reject Biden over his handling of Israel-Hamas war

DEARBORN, Mich.
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West Virginia House OKs bill doctors say would eliminate care for most at-risk transgender youth

West Virginia House OKs bill doctors say would eliminate care for most at-risk transgender youth

CHARLESTON, W.Va.
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New Democrat MP Daniel Blaikie to resign his seat, work for Manitoba premier

New Democrat MP Daniel Blaikie to resign his seat, work for Manitoba premier

OTTAWA — A New Democrat member of Parliament is resigning his seat for a job with Manitoba's NDP government.
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Halifax prepares to cut power to two homeless encampments by end of week

Halifax prepares to cut power to two homeless encampments by end of week

HALIFAX — The City of Halifax says it will cut electricity to two homeless encampments by the end of the week in the latest step in its eviction efforts.
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Public Health Ontario staff awarded retroactive pay as Bill 124 compensation

Public Health Ontario staff awarded retroactive pay as Bill 124 compensation

TORONTO — Employees of Public Health Ontario labs are set to receive an additional 5.25 per cent in pay increases to compensate for a provincial wage restraint law that was found unconstitutional and has now been repealed.
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An Ohio city is marking 30 years since the swearing-in of former US Treasurer Mary Ellen Withrow

An Ohio city is marking 30 years since the swearing-in of former US Treasurer Mary Ellen Withrow

MARION, Ohio (AP) — A history-making, record-setting former U.S. treasurer is being celebrated in her Ohio city this week as she marks the 30th anniversary of her swearing-in ceremony.
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Nova Scotia to spend $7.2 million on diabetes care, start funding glucose monitoring

Nova Scotia to spend $7.2 million on diabetes care, start funding glucose monitoring

HALIFAX — Nova Scotians with diabetes will soon have access to government funding for glucose monitoring and greater access to the province's insulin pump program. Premier Tim Houston announced Wednesday the government will set aside $7.
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