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Foreign affairs minister travelling to France, Germany and Belgium

Foreign affairs minister travelling to France, Germany and Belgium

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is travelling to Europe today. The minister will be in Europe until Feb.
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In the news today: Territorial premiers make pitch in DC, prorogation two-day hearing

In the news today: Territorial premiers make pitch in DC, prorogation two-day hearing

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Territorial premiers to talk Arctic policy in D.C.
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Many Canadians willing to ditch U.S. travel and alcohol but not streaming services

Many Canadians willing to ditch U.S. travel and alcohol but not streaming services

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests many Canadians are willing to use their spending power to protest U.S.
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Midway into Ontario election campaign, some parties still struggling with pitches

Midway into Ontario election campaign, some parties still struggling with pitches

As Ontario's snap winter election campaign reaches its halfway point, Progressive Conservatives' main opponents are still scrambling to pitch themselves to voters, while polls suggest the incumbents maintain a significant lead.
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NDP candidates told to expect election call as early as March 10 in internal memo

NDP candidates told to expect election call as early as March 10 in internal memo

OTTAWA — An internal memo to federal NDP candidates and their campaign staff says they should prepare for a federal election call to come as early as March 10, a day after the Liberals are set to announce their new leader.
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White House advisers agree to share Canadian premiers' message with Trump

White House advisers agree to share Canadian premiers' message with Trump

WASHINGTON — A top White House adviser said Canada becoming the 51st state remains a consideration following a meeting with premiers where the Canadian leaders were cautioned to take U.S. President Donald Trump at his word.
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B.C. judge allows eagle sculpture insurance case despite 'inexcusable' delays

B.C. judge allows eagle sculpture insurance case despite 'inexcusable' delays

VANCOUVER — It has been nearly a decade since British Columbia businessman Ron Shore said he was violently attacked and robbed of two valuable sculptures that he had made as part of a charity treasure hunt he'd conceived to raise money for breast can
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Hundreds of pills seized in bust outside pharmacy in Prince George, B.C.

Hundreds of pills seized in bust outside pharmacy in Prince George, B.C.

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Police in Prince George, B.C., say officers have seized hundreds of pills and other suspected drugs including fentanyl and methadone in an operation targeting trafficking outside a pharmacy.
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Peavey Mart warns of fake websites, accounts imitating brand as stores close

Peavey Mart warns of fake websites, accounts imitating brand as stores close

REGINA — Canadian retailer Peavey Industries LP is warning customers of imitation scams as the company closes its stores beloved for farm goods. Jest Sidloski, the vice-president of marketing for the Red Deer, Alta.
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Canada's new fentanyl czar says eliminating drug's 'scourge' is his primary goal

Canada's new fentanyl czar says eliminating drug's 'scourge' is his primary goal

LANSDOWNE, ONT. — Canada's new fentanyl czar Kevin Brosseau said Wednesday he will bring an "intensity" to efforts to eliminate the drug's scourge on both sides of the border.
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