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China's loans pushing world’s poorest countries to brink of collapse

China's loans pushing world’s poorest countries to brink of collapse

A dozen poor countries are facing economic instability and even collapse under the weight of hundreds of billions of dollars in foreign loans, much of them from the world’s biggest and most unforgiving government lender, China.
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Ontario moves to break up Peel Region, actual mechanics to be determined later

Ontario moves to break up Peel Region, actual mechanics to be determined later

TORONTO — Ontario filed for a municipal divorce of sorts on Thursday with legislation to break up Peel Region, and while the mayors of its two biggest cities welcomed their looming independence, separating their assets and finances promises to be mes
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Nova Scotia releases doctor recruitment numbers: they're up slightly

Nova Scotia releases doctor recruitment numbers: they're up slightly

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s premier on Thursday touted his government's success in recruiting doctors to the province and ensured that he had a multi-pronged approach to improving health-care access for residents.
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FACT FOCUS: Who’s to blame for the national debt? It’s more complicated than one culprit

The U.S. is inching closer to a deadline to raise the debt ceiling or risk defaulting on the nation’s $31 trillion in debt and political leaders have not yet reached a deal to avert such a crisis.
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For rural Newfoundland mayors, crab fishery standoff hits like the cod moratorium

For rural Newfoundland mayors, crab fishery standoff hits like the cod moratorium

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Erica Humber-Shears says there are deep anxieties within her western Newfoundland community, as residents — most of whom work in the fishing sector — wait for an end to a six-week impasse in the province's crab fishery.
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Group plans to put legalization of medical marijuana on Nebraska ballot

Group plans to put legalization of medical marijuana on Nebraska ballot

A group led by a Nebraska state lawmaker plans to again try to put the question of legalizing medical marijuana before state voters in November 2024.
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'Fake job:' Poilievre won't meet watchdog investigating foreign interference

'Fake job:' Poilievre won't meet watchdog investigating foreign interference

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Thursday that he has chosen not to meet with former governor general David Johnston, who is investigating allegations that China has meddled in Canada's elections and other matters, while former part
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Poilievre doubles down on 'jail, not bail' idea that experts say ignores Charter

Poilievre doubles down on 'jail, not bail' idea that experts say ignores Charter

OTTAWA — Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre is doubling down on his pledge to bring in legislation denying repeat violent offenders access to bail if he is elected prime minister — despite experts suggesting the move would likely be unconstit
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Nova Scotia premier announces plan to build new school for francophone students

Nova Scotia premier announces plan to build new school for francophone students

PORTERS LAKE, N.S. — Francophones in Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore are getting a new school built by September 2027, Premier Tim Houston announced Thursday.
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Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation endorses Sparks' bid for Ottawa Senators

Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation endorses Sparks' bid for Ottawa Senators

MANIWAKI, Que. — A Quebec First Nation community has confirmed it is endorsing one of the bids involved in the upcoming sale of the Ottawa Senators.
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