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Nova Scotia NDP promising $15-a-day child care plan beginning next year

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia New Democrats are promising to bring in $15-a-day child care beginning next year if they win the May 30 provincial election, a pledge the other parties quickly dismissed as likely beyond the province's means.

May 16, 2017 5:15 PM Read more >

N.L. couple say they were left stranded after Air Canada cancelled tickets home

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Newfoundland couple's story of being stranded at an airport in Portugal after Air Canada suddenly suspended their tickets home has emerged as the latest chapter in the spiralling public relations crisis facing airlines.

May 16, 2017 5:12 PM Read more >

New passenger bill of rights spells out compensation for air travellers

OTTAWA — Airlines won't be allowed to bump passengers from a flight against their will under a new passenger bill of rights introduced Tuesday by Transportation Minister Marc Garneau.

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Toronto stock index finishes lower as oil prices pull back from recent gains

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index headed lower Tuesday as oil prices reversed course and fell after four straight days of gains. The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index declined 86.14 points to 15,543.

May 16, 2017 5:00 PM Read more >

B.C. can't hold economy 'hostage,' Notley says in defence of Trans Mountain

CALGARY — Opponents of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion have no power to stop it, Alberta Premier Rachel Notley said Tuesday in her strongest rebuke yet since the outcome of the British Columbia election cast doubt over the project.

May 16, 2017 4:57 PM Read more >

Highlights from auditor general Michael Ferguson's spring 2017 report

OTTAWA — Some of the highlights from auditor general Michael Ferguson's spring 2017 report, tabled Tuesday: — The RCMP is failing to meet the mental health needs of its members, with new mental health programs only partially implemented, poorly staff

May 16, 2017 4:53 PM Read more >

Judicial council fears 'special interest groups' shaping sexual assault training

OTTAWA — The Canadian Judicial Council is pushing back against the idea of having sexual assault survivors and support organizations help develop training for aspiring and sitting judges, fearing it could interfere with the independence of those on t

May 16, 2017 4:50 PM Read more >

Volunteer saves life of pet mouse that had overdosed on heroin in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — A harm reduction group on the front line of Vancouver's overdose crisis can now include a small, furry mouse on the list of lives it has saved.

May 16, 2017 4:44 PM Read more >

Senator says Tories ousted him from caucus over dinner plans with Trudeau

OTTAWA — A Nova Scotia senator was kicked out of the Conservative caucus Tuesday over his decision to attend a dinner hosted by Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Sen.

May 16, 2017 4:43 PM Read more >

The Tuesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories

Highlights from the news file for Tuesday, May 16 ——— RCMP MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AILING, AUDITOR SAYS : The RCMP is failing to meet the mental health needs of its members due to a lack of resources, poor monitoring and meagre support from supervisors

May 16, 2017 4:41 PM Read more >