Canada

N.S. RCMP warn public of dangerous woman with handgun in Sipekne'katik First Nation

INDIAN BROOK, N.S. - The Mounties in Sipekne'katik First Nation in central Nova Scotia are warning residents of a dangerous woman "on foot" with a handgun in the community. RCMP in the Mi'kmaq communi...

101.5 TODAY RADIO Mar 26, 2023

Military under fire as thousands of troops face lost cost-of-living allowance

OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces is under fire for its plan to cut thousands of troops off a cost-of-living allowance without much notice. The military announced last week that about 7,700 Armed For...

Mar 26, 2023

Biden's visit an 'authentic' expression of Canada's importance to U.S.: ambassador

WASHINGTON - The federal Liberals aren't the only ones declaring U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to Ottawa a triumph for Canada-U.S. relations. U.S. envoy David Cohen describes Biden's visit as an au...

Mar 26, 2023

'Nothing to come back to,' says Ukrainian woman in Canada, her beloved home destroyed

IRPIN, Ukraine - Oleksandra Verovkina and her son, Danylo, would stroll half a block through the back alley behind their apartment to a large forest. They would walk hand in hand beneath the tall tree...

Mar 26, 2023

As economy faces potential recession, Liberals to release 'tricky' budget Tuesday

OTTAWA - The federal Liberals are set to unveil a budget on Tuesday intended to showcase their plans to keep Canada competitive amid the clean energy transition while supporting Canadians who are stru...

Mar 26, 2023

P.E.I. Green Party wasn't ready for election, may lose seats from 2019: experts

CHARLOTTETOWN - As the Prince Edward Island election approaches its final week, the Green Party is fighting to hold onto its historic gains from the last provincial vote - a battle some experts say co...

Mar 26, 2023

Millennials dominate insolvencies as credit card, student loan, CERB tax debts add up

Insolvency trustee Doug Hoyes encounters a lot of Canadians with money troubles, but he's become particularly sympathetic to the plight of young people who find themselves financially underwater. For ...

Mar 26, 2023

These are the three things you should expect in the federal Liberals' upcoming budget

OTTAWA - The federal Liberal government is expected to release its budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year on Tuesday. Here's a look at three big things to expect: Investments in the clean economy Ottawa i...

Mar 26, 2023

Huge, deconsecrated Roman Catholic church in N.S. Acadian community now up for sale

ST. - A huge, deconsecrated Roman Catholic church that has been a landmark to the Acadian community in southwestern Nova Scotia is up for sale. St. Bernard Church officially closed last summer as the ...

Mar 25, 2023

St. John's, N.L., airport closed after late night fire on 2nd floor forces evacuation

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A fire on the second floor of the international airport in St. John's, N.L., resulted in the facility being closed late Friday night. The airport authority said today the main termi...

Mar 25, 2023