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Scientists question Ottawa more than doubling cod catch in Newfoundland and Labrador

Scientists question Ottawa more than doubling cod catch in Newfoundland and Labrador

ST. JOHN'S — Scientists say they are surprised and “puzzled” by the federal fisheries minister’s decision Wednesday to more than double the catch in this year’s northern cod fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Federal Court of Appeal overturns decision requiring action on judicial vacancies

Federal Court of Appeal overturns decision requiring action on judicial vacancies

OTTAWA — A panel of judges has overturned a court ruling that directed the federal government to step up the pace of judicial appointments to address an "untenable" number of vacancies.
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Budget officer says he expects ramped-up defence spending to deepen deficit

Budget officer says he expects ramped-up defence spending to deepen deficit

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer said Thursday he expects the federal government's deficit will balloon this year thanks to ramped-up defence spending — but without a spring budget or more clarity from Ottawa, he can't say for sure.
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Montreal transit agency reinstates "move along" rule to boost sense of security

Montreal transit agency reinstates "move along" rule to boost sense of security

MONTREAL — Montreal's public transit agency has reintroduced a no-loitering rule in the city's subway tunnels.
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As Canada's only 'sugar tax' ends, a study suggests it may have been effective

As Canada's only 'sugar tax' ends, a study suggests it may have been effective

ST. JOHN'S — A new study suggests a unique provincial tax on sugar-sweetened drinks may have dissuaded people from buying and drinking the beverages.
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In the news today: Canadians facing extreme weather, major projects bill on track

In the news today: Canadians facing extreme weather, major projects bill on track

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
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People with disabilities concerned proposed Liberal bill will increase federal taxes

People with disabilities concerned proposed Liberal bill will increase federal taxes

HALIFAX — Advocacy groups are asking the federal Liberal government to adjust its proposed tax bill to ensure people with disabilities don't end up paying more to the Canada Revenue Agency.
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Counting the cost of the 1985 Air India bombing tragedy

Counting the cost of the 1985 Air India bombing tragedy

Monday marks the 40th anniversary of the terrorist attack that destroyed Air India Flight 182.
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Carney's contentious major projects bill clears committee

Carney's contentious major projects bill clears committee

OTTAWA — Running roughshod over the environment. Spawning the next Idle No More movement. Picking economic winners and losers. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Building Canada Act is anything if not a magnet for criticism.
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Renewed Indo-Canada ties concern protesters on anniversary of Nijjar killing

Renewed Indo-Canada ties concern protesters on anniversary of Nijjar killing

VANCOUVER — Protesters marking the second anniversary of the killing of B.C. Sikh community leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar say they're concerned about the renewal of Canada's relations with India, whose agents police have linked to the shooting.
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