A motion to reverse a ban on the keffiyeh within Queen’s Park failed to receive unanimous consent Thursday just moments after Ontario Premier Doug Ford reiterated his view that prohibiting the garment in the House is divisive.
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Police investigate southeast Calgary fight that sent 2 to hospital
Two people are in hospital and police are investigating a fight between a man and a woman in Forest Lawn early Thursday morning.
Manitoba Tories to delay passage of bills, angering provincial labour group
Manitoba’s Opposition Progressive Conservatives are delaying passage of four bills at the legislature, prompting an angry response from a labour leader.
Gas prices jump up past $1.90 across Quebec
Motorists are facing higher prices in many parts of Quebec as gas stations switch from winter to summer gasoline.
It’s the biggest election in history. Here’s why few Indians in Canada will take part
Indian authorities say about 969 million people have registered to vote in the 44-day general election, creating a massive electorate of about 12 per cent of the global population for the biggest election in history.
Calgary Canucks sweep Whitecourt Wolverines in AJHL championship series
The Calgary Canucks got the sweep Thursday night and, for the first time in 25 years, the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) championship.
Police investigating daredevil videos of ‘urban climber’ in Vancouver
A social media daredevil has been doing death-defying stunts in the Vancouver area, prompting safety concerns and at least one police investigation.
SANDIE DANDY: PWHL Ottawa backup named top goalie at the world championship
With just five games left and “a lot of points on the table,” the PWHL Ottawa team will be back Thursday after an extended break.
Frustrated Pointe-Saint-Charles residents deal with construction that drags on for years
Grand Trunk Street in Montreal’s Pointe-Saint-Charles neighbourhood is down to one lane and residents say construction to fix an old water main has been ongoing for years.
Person responsible for vacant home tax rollout no longer with city, Chow says as she vows to fix the program
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says at least one staff member involved in the “fatally flawed” plan to implement a vacant home tax is no longer on the job.