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Could at-home test strips prevent drug deaths? Experts say yes, but it's complicated

Could at-home test strips prevent drug deaths? Experts say yes, but it's complicated

The strips can be part of a larger strategy to stay safe, but there are caveats, experts say. They need to be used properly and they won't say how much contaminant is present, only that it’s there. And the number of toxins they can detect is limited.
Yukon launches first-time homebuyer loan program to pay up to half of down payments

Yukon launches first-time homebuyer loan program to pay up to half of down payments

WHITEHORSE — Yukon's government is launching a first-time homebuyer program in the territory that will see eligible residents receive low-interest loans to help with down payments.
Conservatives, Liberals called out over lack of 'prudence' in platforms

Conservatives, Liberals called out over lack of 'prudence' in platforms

OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre is defending the Conservative campaign platform's heavy reliance on economic growth in a period of deep uncertainty, while the NDP and Liberals spar over cost-cutting.
Trump floats automobile tariff increase for Canada

Trump floats automobile tariff increase for Canada

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that at some point the automobile tariffs slapped on Canadian imports could increase while also indicating his administration is working on a deal with Canada.
Crown lays out its case in sex assault trial of 5 former world junior hockey players

Crown lays out its case in sex assault trial of 5 former world junior hockey players

LONDON — A former member of Canada’s world junior hockey team invited several of his teammates into his London, Ont.
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to represent Canada at Pope Francis's funeral Saturday

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to represent Canada at Pope Francis's funeral Saturday

OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon will represent Canada at the funeral for Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday, says Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Black federal workers appeal decision to deny certification of class action lawsuit

Black federal workers appeal decision to deny certification of class action lawsuit

OTTAWA — Black federal workers who launched a $2.5-billion lawsuit against the federal government are appealing the court's decision to deny it certification.
Quebec not ruling out expanding religious symbol ban to daycare workers: minister

Quebec not ruling out expanding religious symbol ban to daycare workers: minister

QUEBEC CITY — Quebec's minister responsible for secularism says the government isn't ruling out expanding its religious symbols ban to include daycare employees.
Quebec won't drop legal alcohol limit despite fourth coroner's recommendation

Quebec won't drop legal alcohol limit despite fourth coroner's recommendation

QUÉBEC — Quebec Transport Minister Geneviève Guilbault says the province will not be lowering the legal blood alcohol limit despite another coroner's report released this week urging the province to act.
'To honour him': Canadian Bishops, Métis leader attending funeral for Pope Francis

'To honour him': Canadian Bishops, Métis leader attending funeral for Pope Francis

Donald Bolen, the archbishop of Regina, is travelling to Vatican City for Saturday’s funeral of Pope Francis – a journey, he says, is to honour a pontiff who mirrored his vision and his compassion.
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