Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says he would use “whatever tools the constitution allows” to pass criminal justice laws if his party forms the next government. Speaking to the Canadian Police Association on Monday, Poilievre promised to implement more stringent requirements for bail and make it harder for convicted murderers to …

Protesters and police clashed Monday at the University of Texas in a confrontation that resulted in dozens of arrests, and Columbia University began issuing suspensions as colleges around the U.S. begged pro-Palestinian demonstrators to clear out tent encampments as commencement ceremonies approach.  As protests continue across U.S., Texas police use …

While federal officials say there’s still no sign of a dangerous form of bird flu appearing in Canadian dairy cows, scientists warn limited surveillance means Canada might not be staying ahead of an explosive H5N1 outbreak impacting dairy cattle south of the border.  Calls for active surveillance on both sides …

Conservative MPs are pushing Ottawa to release details of its agreement with Honda Canada to build a sprawling electric vehicle operation in southern Ontario — disclosure they say is necessary to ensure Canadians get all the jobs in the multi-billion-dollar project.  ‘Canadian workers are being sidelined without consequence,’ union says …

There’s a new makeup trend taking social media by storm, with videos racking up billions of views and influencers going viral just for trying it, and Canadians have some of the most popular versions.  The videos from around the world have racked up tens of millions of views. There’s a …

Allegations of improper medication reviews at Shoppers Drug Mart, and corporate pressure to hit billing targets for them as outlined in a recent CBC News investigation, has prompted some to take a closer look at the Ontario government program.  Health minister says all programs, including MedsCheck, continually assessed. Marg Davies …

With pay transparency laws now in effect in B.C. and passed in P.E.I., Newfoundland and Ontario, companies are called upon to include salary ranges with job postings. But advocates say some employers post such wide pay ranges it counteracts the spirit of legislation designed to help close the pay gap.  …

Concerned about “engagement and learning skills” in her school’s Grade 9 math class, a principal in Brockville, Ont., emailed a letter to parents promising a crackdown on cellphones in the classroom.  Teacher’s test demonstrates barrage of incoming messages during class time. Concerned about “engagement and learning skills” in her school’s …

Retail and pharmacy chain London Drugs says it was the “victim of a cybersecurity incident” Sunday and has shuttered its stores across western Canada until further notice.  Retailer operates nearly 80 stores across B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Cyberattack closes all London Drugs stores All 79 London Drugs locations in …

WARNING: Some may find this story contains distressing photos or content It started with calf number 123. “He was perfectly fine and drinking on a cow,” said John Gallant, who owns beef cattle on his third-generation farm in St. Timothée, P.E.I., near Wellington. He jumped on his tractor and was …