Politics
- Thursday, 15 August 2024
Facing scandal and dwindling polls, Japan’s PM Kishida to step down
Assahafa.com Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he will step down in September, ending a three-year term marred by political scandals and...
- Wednesday, 14 August 2024
The political consensus on taxing Chinese imports is now complete — your move, Minister Freeland
Assahafa.com Now that Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and his party have joined the chorus calling for more action against Chinese...
- Wednesday, 14 August 2024
U.S. nearly doubles duty on Canadian softwood lumber
Assahafa.com The U.S. is dramatically increasing the duty it charges on softwood lumber imports from Canada, setting the rate at 14.54 per...
- Wednesday, 14 August 2024
CRTC expanding competitor access to big fibre networks, but too soon to know price impact
Assahafa.com Canada's telecommunications regulator is expanding a decision that allows smaller internet providers to use rivals' fibre networks to offer...
- Tuesday, 13 August 2024
National railways stop some shipments ahead of possible lockout
Assahafa.com The country's two main railways are starting to block shipments ahead of a possible strike or lockout next week. Canadian...
- Tuesday, 13 August 2024
New human rights commissioner resigns before starting role
Assahafa.com Canada's human rights commissioner Birju Dattani has resigned before ever officially starting the job, according to a post on his LinkedIn...
- Monday, 12 August 2024
Wildfires can take a heavy toll on mental health. Here’s what researchers say should be done to help evacuees
Assahafa.com Helen Malone-Babineau has escaped not one, but two wildfires in the past eight years. Now, she's starting over again...
- Wednesday, 7 August 2024
Buckle up, stargazers: the Perseid meteor shower promises a celestial extravaganza
Assahafa.com If you have clear skies this week, be sure to look up: It's time for one of the best...
- Wednesday, 1 May 2024
First Nations in the oilsands hope Trans Mountain will be catalyst for a new chapter
Assahafa.com Some Indigenous communities in northern Alberta hope the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion will mark the start of a new...
- Tuesday, 20 February 2024
Embattled Rep Cori Bush faces campaign cash crunch; trails Dem primary challenger in money on hand
Assahafa.com Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., who is facing a Justice Department investigation over her campaign's security spending, which includes payments...
