During his quick one-day European trip, Prime Minister Mark Carney says U-S President Donald Trump will have to stop “disrespectful” comments about Canada before the two countries can have comprehensive conversations about trade and security.

Carney made the remarks in London, on the second part of trips to France and the U-K.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer offered his strongest comments about Canada’s sovereignty when addressing reporters with Carney.

Starmer referred to the countries as “sovereign allies” with so much in common.

 

 

Nova Scotians are voicing their concerns over a bill proposed by the government that they say threatens citizens’ access to information and violates labour rights in the civil service.  The bill includes amendments that would allow the government to fire the auditor general and non-unionized bureaucrats without cause.  Premier Tim Houston has said his government will withdraw the amendments concerning the powers of the auditor general but hasn’t taken any official steps so far.

 

 

W-C-B Nova Scotia says its new plan will see nearly one-thousand positions return to the province’s workforce by 2030.  The “Protect More Strategic Plan” will result in more Nova Scotians working to care for patients, build homes, serve meals, and maintain roads.  The workplace injury insurance company says its data shows that 600 workers have successfully returned to their jobs, either full-time or with modified duties.  C-E-O Karen Adams says people are needed back at work because that leads to better physical, psychological and financial outcomes for injured workers and a stronger workforce.

 

 

In the Maritime Junior Hockey League playoffs, the Pictou County Weeks Crushers look to take a commanding 3-0 series lead over Summerside Western Capitals as they play game 3 tonight at 7:30pm in Summerside.