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Canada's chief of the defence staff makes trip to Ukrainian capital

Canada's chief of the defence staff makes trip to Ukrainian capital

WARSAW, Poland — The Department of National Defence says Canada's top soldier has just wrapped up a visit to Ukraine's capital.
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Canadian rover helping in global search for frozen water on dark side of the moon

Canadian rover helping in global search for frozen water on dark side of the moon

EDMONTON — The Canadian lunar rover could soon help reveal the moon's dark side.
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UN seeks Canadian help for 'enormous' needs as number of refugees doubles

UN seeks Canadian help for 'enormous' needs as number of refugees doubles

OTTAWA — The United Nations is bracing for a further increase in the number of refugees this year, as last month's earthquake in Turkey and Syria adds to a series of crises that has the world looking to Canada for more help.
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No winning ticket sold for Friday's $14 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket sold for Friday's $14 million Lotto Max jackpot

There was no winning ticket sold in Friday's Lotto Max $14 million draw. The jackpot for the next draw on March 7 will be an estimated $19 million. The Canadian Press
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Up to the gills in goldfish: Large invasive fish a problem in B.C. waters: expert

Up to the gills in goldfish: Large invasive fish a problem in B.C. waters: expert

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Goldfish — some nearly as big as a football — are invading British Columbia's lakes and quickly spreading, putting native fish populations at risk, a researcher says.
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N.W.T. says lack of notice on oilsands tailings spill goes against deal with Alberta

N.W.T. says lack of notice on oilsands tailings spill goes against deal with Alberta

Alberta didn't live up to the terms of a deal it has with the Northwest Territories to inform it about threats to its shared watershed after two major oilsands tailings spills, the territory's environment minister said Friday.
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Three senators face criticism over trip to Israel, meeting with right-wing politician

Three senators face criticism over trip to Israel, meeting with right-wing politician

OTTAWA — Three Canadian senators are facing criticism after visiting Israel and inviting a right-wing politician to Canada.
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RCMP officer accused of on-duty assault in Nunavut facing criminal charges

RCMP officer accused of on-duty assault in Nunavut facing criminal charges

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut RCMP say an officer is facing three criminal charges after an alleged assault while he was on duty. Const. Luke Tomkinson has been charged with assault with a weapon, pointing a firearm and uttering threats.
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B.C. firm walks back talk to commercialize cocaine after drawing Trudeau's ire

B.C. firm walks back talk to commercialize cocaine after drawing Trudeau's ire

VICTORIA — A British Columbia company that received federal approval to produce and sell cocaine has revised its original statement that outlined plans to commercialize the controlled substance.
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Manitoba to have average $10-a-day child care in April, three years ahead of schedule

Manitoba to have average $10-a-day child care in April, three years ahead of schedule

WINNIPEG — Manitoba is to achieve $10-a-day child care by April 2, three years ahead of schedule for the federal Liberal government's national plan.
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