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Governor General will agree to a Trudeau request to call snap election: experts

Governor General will agree to a Trudeau request to call snap election: experts

OTTAWA — The long-standing tradition of the Governor General acceding to Canadian prime ministers' requests to dissolve Parliament will practically push Mary Simon to accept a plea from Justin Trudeau to call an election, a constitutional law expert
Nunavut to drop its mask mandate Friday, more than a month after COVID-19 outbreak

Nunavut to drop its mask mandate Friday, more than a month after COVID-19 outbreak

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut's chief public health officer says people living in the territory will no longer be required to wear masks starting Friday, but he says they are still strongly encouraged. Dr.
Quebec court awards $47,000 in damages to conjugal violence victim

Quebec court awards $47,000 in damages to conjugal violence victim

MONTREAL — Quebec Superior Court has awarded nearly $47,000 to a victim of conjugal violence in a recent ruling, a type of legal remedy advocates say they hope will become more common in domestic violence cases.
Group calls for integration of early childhood education and school systems

Group calls for integration of early childhood education and school systems

Canada is losing out on the benefits of early childhood education due to a disconnect between daycares and schools, says a newly released report that recommends integrating child care into the broader education system.
Providing free menstrual products, farmer climate support : In The News for July 28

Providing free menstrual products, farmer climate support : In The News for July 28

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kick-start your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of July 28 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Farmers say heat wave, drought show vulnerable agricultural sector needs support

Farmers say heat wave, drought show vulnerable agricultural sector needs support

When an unprecedented heat wave "cooked" the cherries growing at his family's farm in Oliver, B.C., Pravin Dhaliwal tried to see past the financial loss to the passion that spurred him to follow in the footsteps of his father and grandfather.
Liberals look to fall for movement on having free tampons, pads in federal workplaces

Liberals look to fall for movement on having free tampons, pads in federal workplaces

OTTAWA — Canada's labour minister was told earlier this year that efforts to provide free tampons and pads in federally regulated workplaces could cost employers more than $1 million annually to become a reality.
Expanded recall covers affected products sold nationally

Expanded recall covers affected products sold nationally

OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has expanded the recall of Al-Rabih brand Halva/Halawa over the possibility of a Salmonella contamination.
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country

A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country

As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational facilities.
No winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $15 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $15 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $15 million jackpot in Tuesday's Lotto Max draw. The jackpot for the next draw on July 30 will be at an estimated $20 million. The Canadian Press
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