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Prime Minister Mark Carney expected to call a federal election on Sunday

Prime Minister Mark Carney expected to call a federal election on Sunday

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to launch a federal election campaign Sunday and send Canadians to the polls as soon as April 28. While sources would not confirm the date of the vote, federal campaigns must run at least 37 days.
Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois, Quebec student activist turned political leader, stepping down

Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois, Quebec student activist turned political leader, stepping down

MONTREAL — Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois, co-spokesperson of the left-wing Québec solidaire party who rose to prominence during the 2012 student strike, is stepping down from the party's leadership team.
Northern Super League's six clubs unveil kits, league prepares for launch

Northern Super League's six clubs unveil kits, league prepares for launch

CALGARY — As the clock ticked down to the Northern Super League's launch, president Christina Litz made the rounds to check in on its clubs' final preparations.
Quebec bill would expand religious symbol ban, force students to uncover faces

Quebec bill would expand religious symbol ban, force students to uncover faces

MONTREAL — In an effort to reinforce secularism in schools, the Quebec government is planning to expand the province’s ban on religious symbols to everyone who interacts with students.
RCMP arrest eight in Montreal, Brampton in human smuggling investigation

RCMP arrest eight in Montreal, Brampton in human smuggling investigation

MONTREAL — The RCMP arrested eight people in Quebec and Ontario early Thursday as part of an investigation targeting a smuggling ring that allegedly transported migrants across the U.S. border. RCMP spokesperson Cpl.
Ontario sees another sharp rise in measles cases while outbreaks grow in Quebec, Alberta

Ontario sees another sharp rise in measles cases while outbreaks grow in Quebec, Alberta

There's been another sharp increase in Ontario measles cases as the province begins to release weekly reports on the infectious disease. Public Health Ontario is reporting 470 measles cases since an outbreak began in October.
Montreal begins annual effort to clear tonnes of garbage exposed by snowmelt

Montreal begins annual effort to clear tonnes of garbage exposed by snowmelt

MONTREAL — Street cleaning is a rite of spring in Montreal, after receding snow exposes months' worth of cigarette butts, dog waste, and other garbage.
Quebec says it will allow restaurants to charge for no-shows

Quebec says it will allow restaurants to charge for no-shows

MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it will allow restaurants to charge people who reserve a table but who don't show up and don't cancel ahead of time, a change welcomed by an industry that says no-shows cost the average eatery almost $50,000 a ye
Watts scores twice, leads Sceptres to 2-1 win over Sirens

Watts scores twice, leads Sceptres to 2-1 win over Sirens

TORONTO — Daryl Watts scored twice in leading the Toronto Sceptres to a 2-1 win over the New York Sirens on Wednesday in Professional Women's Hockey League action.
Quebec effort to ease internal trade means less red tape for racehorses, undertakers

Quebec effort to ease internal trade means less red tape for racehorses, undertakers

MONTREAL — Quebec is taking some halting steps toward scrapping interprovincial trade barriers with measures that will reduce red tape for funeral directors, real estate brokers and racehorse owners.