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Saskatchewan political leaders back on campaign trail after election debate

Saskatchewan political leaders back on campaign trail after election debate

REGINA — Saskatchewan's main political leaders are back on the campaign trail today after hammering each other in a televised debate. Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe is set to make an announcement in Moose Jaw.
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Manitoba government halts school building plan, says other methods will be found

Manitoba government halts school building plan, says other methods will be found

WINNIPEG — After a lengthy review, Manitoba's NDP government has halted a plan hatched by the former Progressive Conservative government to build new schools in partnership with the private sector.
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Alberta government shifts continuing care from Health to Seniors Ministry

Alberta government shifts continuing care from Health to Seniors Ministry

The Alberta government says long-term care and supportive living programs will no longer be under the purview of the provincial Health Ministry.
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Defense contractor Raytheon agrees to pay more than $950 million to resolve bribery, fraud claims

Defense contractor Raytheon agrees to pay more than $950 million to resolve bribery, fraud claims

NEW YORK (AP) — RTX Corporation, the defense contractor formerly known as Raytheon , agreed Wednesday to pay more than $950 million to resolve allegations that it defrauded the government and paid bribes to secure business with Qatar .
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Prolific editor, columnist Robert Fulford dead at 92

Prolific editor, columnist Robert Fulford dead at 92

TORONTO — Lifelong journalist, broadcaster, author and editor Robert Fulford was remembered Wednesday as a prolific writer whose vibrant intellect and insatiable curiosity inspired colleagues and younger writers alike.
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‘Logjam’: Labour minister tries to reset faltering talks at Port of Montreal

‘Logjam’: Labour minister tries to reset faltering talks at Port of Montreal

MONTREAL — Federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon says contract talks at the Port of Montreal have reached an impasse as he tries to convince dockworkers and their employers to reset relations.
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S&P/TSX composite gains more than 100 points Wednesday, U.S. stock markets also rise

S&P/TSX composite gains more than 100 points Wednesday, U.S. stock markets also rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained more than 100 points Wednesday, led by strength in utilities and base metals, while U.S. markets also rose and the Dow Jones hit a record high.
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Stock market today: Wall Street rises as tech stocks and oil prices steady themselves

Stock market today: Wall Street rises as tech stocks and oil prices steady themselves

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose following better-than-expected profit reports from Morgan Stanley, United Airlines and other big companies. The S&P 500 climbed 0.
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Supreme Court allows a rule limiting pollution from coal-fired power plants to remain in effect

Supreme Court allows a rule limiting pollution from coal-fired power plants to remain in effect

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed a Biden administration regulation aimed at limiting planet-warming pollution from coal-fired power plants to remain in place as legal challenges play out.
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Supreme Court allows a rule limiting pollution from coal-fired power plants to remain in effect

Supreme Court allows a rule limiting pollution from coal-fired power plants to remain in effect

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed a federal regulation aimed at limiting planet-warming pollution from coal-fired power plants to remain in place as legal challenges play out.
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