The federal government has brought in major changes to how pesticides are regulated in Canada, granting cabinet the power to authorize their use — even pesticides Health Canada has deemed are unsafe. Bill C-30 passed both the House of Commons and the Senate on Thursday before Parliament rose for the summer. While the legislation largely…
The mayor of a tourist hot spot on Nova Scotia’s southwestern coast has been banned from using a taxi service in the community for allegedly being involved in a drunken, late-night confrontation with a driver. The Town of Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the famous Bluenose II racing schooner, has confirmed…
By Jim Bronskill The Canadian Press Posted June 9, 2026 4:37 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The federal government is extending an amnesty for owners of banned firearms while a legal battle plays out at the Supreme Court of Canada. Over the last six years, Ottawa has outlawed…
OTTAWA — The federal government is extending the amnesty period shielding firearms owners from liability for possessing guns that the Liberals have banned until 90 days after a Supreme Court ruling on the ban, which it expects next year. Read More