Author: The Canadian Post
Nova Scotia premier is facing intense scrutiny after introducing legislation critics say expands Nova Scotia executive power and threatens the independence of key public offices. Premier Tim Houston’s Progressive Conservative government tabled an omnibus bill this week that would allow the dismissal of the province’s auditor general without cause—an unprecedented move in provincial governance. The bill has ignited backlash from opposition parties, legal experts, and transparency advocates who argue it undermines democracy and removes checks on executive authority. David Johnson, a political science professor at Cape Breton University, described the move as “control-mania.” “This is executive overreach in its purest…
Dennis King resigns from his post as premier of Prince Edward Island, ending nearly six years of provincial leadership. He delivered an emotional address Thursday, explaining that public pressure and personal strain led to his decision. King will officially leave office Friday at noon. He explained that stepping down serves the best interests of his family, his government, and Islanders. “This is the most difficult job a person can do,” he said, standing beside members of his caucus. King clarified that he never planned to spend a lifetime in politics. Prince Edward Islanders first elected him in 2019, when he…
British Columbia has unveiled a short-term rental registry requiring all Airbnb and Vrbo hosts to register and pay annual fees, aiming to curb illegal listings and increase long-term housing supply. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon said Monday that the new system will crack down on “speculators” who misuse housing stock for profit instead of meeting residential needs. “All operators must display a valid registration number on listings by May 1,” Kahlon said. “Listings without them will be removed starting June 1.” Annual fees will range from $100 for resident hosts to $600 for commercial or strata hotel operators. Early registrants can…
The Tesla Cybertruck that blew up outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas was carrying gasoline canisters, camp fuel and large firework mortars in its bed, the county sheriff says — a load whose blast the truck’s steel body may have channelled away from the building.
A bundle of aerial fireworks tipped over and fired into crates of more fireworks at a Honolulu house party just after midnight, setting off an explosion that killed three women, injured more than 20 people and left survivors with what the governor called “war-zone injuries.”
Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming has died after a driver deliberately ran down two officers on a routine foot patrol in Nelson in the early hours of New Year’s Day — the first female New Zealand police officer killed in the line of duty.
Ohio State scored on six of its first seven drives and built a 34-0 lead over No. 1 Oregon in a Rose Bowl rout, as freshman Jeremiah Smith caught two long touchdowns and the Buckeyes’ defence sacked Dillon Gabriel eight times.
Hours before he drove into the Bourbon Street crowd, the New Orleans attacker posted videos declaring he was inspired by the Islamic State group and wanted to kill, President Joe Biden told Americans on Wednesday night, citing the FBI’s briefing.
The Sugar Bowl playoff quarterfinal between Georgia and Notre Dame, scheduled for Wednesday night at the Superdome a mile from the Bourbon Street attack, has been postponed 24 hours so security can be swept and reinforced.
Texas blew a 16-point fourth-quarter lead, missed two field goals that would have won it, then saved its season on fourth-and-13 in overtime. The Longhorns beat Arizona State 39-31 in double overtime in one of the great playoff games.
