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After work, Mal Haley likes to watch the sun rise over Nova Scotia’s LaHave River — it’s a calming routine after 12 hours of intense heat and piercing alarms. Haley watches the sunlight-tinted water charge toward the Atlantic on her drive home after an overnight shift at the Michelin tire factory. Once, the river gave the town life. Today,Continue Reading

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Hamilton A Burlington resident who was arrested in the Dominican Republic over accusations of smuggling drugs is recounting his 71-day ordeal in the Caribbean country. The charges were withdrawn in April. Burlington resident David Bennett returned to Canada after 71 days in the Caribbean country Desmond Brown · CBC NewsContinue Reading

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Parliament will return on Monday after nearly six months away and will feel a little different than usual thanks to some unusual circumstances. Each parliamentary session typically opens with some routine proceedings, which include the election of a Speaker of the House of Commons and a throne speech.  But added politicalContinue Reading

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The most significant legislation from Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives since winning their third straight majority is a sweeping bill that Premier Doug Ford says will protect the economy from tariffs but which critics say will gut environmental protection.  Bill 5, also known as the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, isContinue Reading