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Vets Affairs 'March holidays' post: 'In trying to be apolitical we became political'

Vets Affairs 'March holidays' post: 'In trying to be apolitical we became political'

OTTAWA — After a flood of angry comments, Veterans Affairs Canada staff found themselves working over the Easter weekend this year, scrambling to explain why one of the department's social media posts didn't actually mention the holiday.
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Weight-loss drug Wegovy available in Canada starting May 6 for people with obesity

Weight-loss drug Wegovy available in Canada starting May 6 for people with obesity

The weight-loss drug Wegovy, made by the manufacturers of Ozempic, will be available to patients in Canada starting Monday, the company says. Novo Nordisk's weekly injection is approved for weight loss among patients diagnosed with obesity.
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TD Bank hit with $9.2M penalty after failing to report suspicious transactions

TD Bank hit with $9.2M penalty after failing to report suspicious transactions

TORONTO — Canada’s financial-crime watchdog has levied a $9.2-million penalty against The Toronto-Dominion Bank for non-compliance with money laundering and terrorist financing measures as the bank also faces compliance investigations in the U.S.
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There's a limit to how much interest rates in Canada and U.S. can diverge: Macklem

There's a limit to how much interest rates in Canada and U.S. can diverge: Macklem

OTTAWA — Canadian interest rates don't have to match U.S. or global rates, Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says, but they need to stay within a certain ballpark.
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With foreign meddling inquiry to release first report Friday, what do we know so far?

With foreign meddling inquiry to release first report Friday, what do we know so far?

OTTAWA — On Friday, Canadians may get long-awaited answers about the integrity of the country's last two elections, which was thrown into question last year as reports of attempted foreign interference came to light.
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In the news today: Israeli academics on protests, weight-loss drug coming to Canada

In the news today: Israeli academics on protests, weight-loss drug coming to Canada

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
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Campus protests: Israeli academics say their universities are 'best chance' for peace

Campus protests: Israeli academics say their universities are 'best chance' for peace

MONTREAL — One of the demands of pro-Palestinian activists who have set up protest encampments on university campuses in Canada and the United States is a severing of ties with Israeli universities.
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'Thunderhead' LGBTQ national monument breaks ground in Ottawa

'Thunderhead' LGBTQ national monument breaks ground in Ottawa

OTTAWA — After a rainy night in Ottawa, the sun broke through Wednesday afternoon ahead of a ceremony to break ground for a national LGBTQ+ monument.
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London Drugs phone lines working, stores still closed after cybersecurity incident

London Drugs phone lines working, stores still closed after cybersecurity incident

VANCOUVER — London Drugs says its phone lines are working again after being taken offline in response to a cybersecurity incident. A statement from the Richmond, B.C.
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'Shocked' public service unions promise to fight new 3-day in-office mandate

'Shocked' public service unions promise to fight new 3-day in-office mandate

OTTAWA — Unions representing public servants say they are blindsided and outraged by new rules forcing federal employees to work from the office at least three days a week. The new requirements, which take effect Sept.
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