McGill University has closed a part of its Macdonald Campus after asbestos was discovered in a building undergoing renovations Tuesday. The Montreal institution says the Raymond, Macdonald-Stewart and Barton buildings in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue will be off limits for at least two days.“We know that this news…

Dominic Barton, a former ambassador and past director of consulting firm McKinsey, is set to face questions from members of Parliament amid concerns about the number of contracts it has received under the current Liberal government. Barton will appear before the House of Commons government…

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he hopes the provinces can reach a health-care deal with the federal government shortly after their meeting next week with the prime minister. Ford echoed recent comments from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that a deal will not be signed at…

A 60-year-old woman has died after being hit by someone driving a vehicle in Cape Breton Tuesday afternoon. In a release, Cape Breton Regional Police said the collision happened on Terry Way between the Cape Breton Regional Hospital and Churchill Drive in Membertou.It said officers…

Atlantic Lottery is looking for the lucky winner of the Jan. 31 Lotto Max jackpot. In a release, it said the winning ticket — worth $31 million — was sold in New Waterford, N.S.It asked people to check their tickets.According to the Lotto Max website,…

People can pay tribute to former Ontario lieutenant-governor David Onley this weekend as he lies in state for two days at the legislature before his funeral Monday. The Premier’s Office says Onley will lie in state at Queen’s Park from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday…