Politics

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.

WASHINGTON (AP) — As pro-Palestinian demonstrations escalate on college campuses around the country, critics of President Joe Biden 's handling of the Israel-Hamas war suggest this summer's Democratic National Convention could be hit by protests and

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.

OTTAWA — Six Canadian children have been repatriated from detention in northeastern Syria, but the whereabouts of their mother remained unclear Tuesday.

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.

A New York judge on Tuesday removed an equal protection measure from the state's November ballot, knocking back to two the number of states where abortion-related amendments will definitely go before voters this year.

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s auditor general called out the provincial government on Tuesday, saying it has been so slow to act on her office’s recommendations that she questions whether it is committed to following through.

NEW YORK (AP) — A newly minted law forcing TikTok's parent company to sell the video-sharing platform or face a ban in the U.S. could be in for an uphill battle in court.

ALBANY, N.Y.

The CRTC has denied a request by Bell Canada and some independent internet providers for an expedited decision that would prevent large carriers from using rivals' fibre networks to offer their services to customers.