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Visible homelessness in Quebec rose about 44 per cent since 2018, report finds

Visible homelessness in Quebec rose about 44 per cent since 2018, report finds

MONTREAL — The number of people living in emergency shelters or on the streets surged in all regions of Quebec over the last four years but rose most sharply outside Montreal, a new report says.

Manitoba Tories pledge incentive to use local music in film and TV productions

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Progressive Conservatives are promising aid for the local film, television and music industry if they are re-elected Oct.
N.S. premier names African Nova Scotian woman to his cabinet in historic first

N.S. premier names African Nova Scotian woman to his cabinet in historic first

HALIFAX — Twila Grosse made history Thursday in becoming the first Black woman in Nova Scotia history appointed to the provincial cabinet.
Former firearms executive Busse seeks Democratic nomination for Montana governor

Former firearms executive Busse seeks Democratic nomination for Montana governor

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Former firearms executive turned gun industry critic Ryan Busse is seeking the 2024 Democratic nomination to challenge first-term Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte in Montana.
WestJet union should apologize for trying to 'silence' free speech, Poilievre says

WestJet union should apologize for trying to 'silence' free speech, Poilievre says

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the union representing WestJet cabin crew should apologize for trying to silence free speech.
Feds spread $1 billion for tree plantings among US cities to reduce extreme heat and benefit health

Feds spread $1 billion for tree plantings among US cities to reduce extreme heat and benefit health

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Hundreds of communities around the country will share more than $1 billion in federal money to help them plant and maintain trees under a federal program that is intended to reduce extreme heat , benefit health and improve acc
Americans sharply divided over whether Biden acted wrongly in son's businesses, AP-NORC poll shows

Americans sharply divided over whether Biden acted wrongly in son's businesses, AP-NORC poll shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — About half of Americans say they have little or no confidence that the Justice Department is handling its investigation into Hunter Biden in a fair and nonpartisan way, and 1 in 3 are highly concerned about whether President Joe Bid
All former youth in care in B.C. now eligible for education tuition waivers: minister

All former youth in care in B.C. now eligible for education tuition waivers: minister

VICTORIA — British Columbia has expanded its tuition waiver program to include all former youth in government care enrolling in post-secondary education.

Manitoba New Democrats promise $5 million for mature women's health centre

WINNIPEG — The leader of Manitoba's New Democrats is promising to reopen a health centre that provided specialized care for menopausal women if his party wins the Oct. 3 provincial election.
Ontario rolling out flu, COVID-19 shots, first to high-priority groups

Ontario rolling out flu, COVID-19 shots, first to high-priority groups

TORONTO — Ontario's chief medical officer of health is urging residents to get flu and COVID-19 vaccines this fall ahead of the respiratory virus season, starting with the people most at risk of severe illness and complications.
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