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Trudeau in New York next week to talk climate, development at UN General Assembly

Trudeau in New York next week to talk climate, development at UN General Assembly

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will travel to New York next week to take part in the 78th meeting of the United Nations General Assembly. The Prime Minister's Office confirmed today that Trudeau will be at the UN Sept.
Wholesale sales excluding petroleum products and oilseeds and grains up in July

Wholesale sales excluding petroleum products and oilseeds and grains up in July

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says wholesale sales excluding petroleum, petroleum products, and other hydrocarbons and excluding oilseed and grain, grew 0.2 per cent to $81.3 billion in July.
Twin polls suggest slim majority of Albertans support oil and gas emissions cap

Twin polls suggest slim majority of Albertans support oil and gas emissions cap

EDMONTON — Most Albertans would support some kind of national cap on carbon emissions from the oil and gas sector, two new polls suggest.
'One family, one lawyer' model promises to save divorcing couples time and money

'One family, one lawyer' model promises to save divorcing couples time and money

Edmonton lawyer Melissa Bourgeois had been practicing family law for more than a decade when she had what she calls her "lightbulb moment.
Fake Drake won't be eligible as Junos add AI guidelines to prevent robot takeover

Fake Drake won't be eligible as Junos add AI guidelines to prevent robot takeover

TORONTO — The Juno Awards say a controversial "deep fake" song featuring unauthorized sound-alike vocals of Drake and the Weeknd won't be eligible at next year's celebration of Canadian music.
In the news today: Social media evidence focus as 'Freedom Convoy' trial continues

In the news today: Social media evidence focus as 'Freedom Convoy' trial continues

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...

Where the leaders are in the Manitoba election campaign

Here's where the leaders of Manitoba's political parties will be on Thursday as they campaign for the Oct.
Montreal dockworkers union says changes made to hiring list criticized as nepotistic

Montreal dockworkers union says changes made to hiring list criticized as nepotistic

MONTREAL — The union representing dockworkers at the Port of Montreal says it has ended a long-standing hiring practice that has been criticized for fostering nepotism — to the point where workers' preschool offspring were placed on a list of potenti

'Stubbornly high' Nova Scotia suicide rate prompts calls for prevention strategy

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's suicide rate has remained "stubbornly high" since 2012, and the province needs a comprehensive strategy to tackle the problem, says a Halifax-based clinical psychologist.
'Extreme' rodent problem at Newfoundland jail poses health risks, says ex-inspector

'Extreme' rodent problem at Newfoundland jail poses health risks, says ex-inspector

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A retired Ontario health inspector says reports from inmates and judges about rodents at Newfoundland's largest jail suggest an "extreme" and long-standing infestation.