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Court hears closing arguments in 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King's criminal trial

Court hears closing arguments in 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King's criminal trial

OTTAWA — The criminal trial of a prominent organizer of the 2022 "Freedom Convoy" heard final arguments Friday in a case that centres on the line between the right to protest and unlawful behaviour.
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All eyes on the skies as weather brings B.C. fire relief — but maybe not for long

All eyes on the skies as weather brings B.C. fire relief — but maybe not for long

In Wells, B.C., there's relief as residents return to the community after a nearby wildfire forced its evacuation last weekend, the district's mayor said.
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Bell Canada president admits 'congestion' issues slowed down Yukon cell network

Bell Canada president admits 'congestion' issues slowed down Yukon cell network

Bell Canada president Mirko Bibic says the company takes complaints from Yukon residents about poor cellphone service in the territory "extremely seriously.
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Turpel-Lafonde won't sue CBC over Cree heritage report that took 'heavy toll': lawyer

Turpel-Lafonde won't sue CBC over Cree heritage report that took 'heavy toll': lawyer

The lawyer for a former judge whose claims to be Cree were questioned in a CBC investigation says his client is not considering legal action against the broadcaster after the Law Society of British Columbia this week backed her claims of Indigenous h
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Yukon government stepping in to build 'safety berm' after company misses deadlines

Yukon government stepping in to build 'safety berm' after company misses deadlines

WHITEHORSE, YUKON — The Yukon government says it is stepping in to build a safety berm at the site of the Eagle Gold mine disaster after the mine's owner failed to meet a deadline imposed by an inspector last week.
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Environmental activists target Montreal airport for third consecutive day

Environmental activists target Montreal airport for third consecutive day

MONTREAL — Environmental activists have caused disruptions outside Montreal Trudeau International Airport for three consecutive days protesting Canadian fossil fuel policy. On Friday around 12:30 p.m.
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Canada calls for Israeli response to ICJ advice on occupied Palestinian territory

Canada calls for Israeli response to ICJ advice on occupied Palestinian territory

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called for Israel to "respond substantively" to the top United Nations court's recent advisory opinion that Israel's presence in the occupied Palestinian territories is unlawful and that it should end.
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Crown must settle with First Nations for breaching Robinson treaties: Supreme Court

Crown must settle with First Nations for breaching Robinson treaties: Supreme Court

OTTAWA — The Crown made a mockery of its treaty promise to the Anishinaabe in Ontario by freezing annual payments to First Nations for 150 years, and it now must make things right, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled.
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B.C. port employers say foremen's union plans industry-wide strike vote

B.C. port employers say foremen's union plans industry-wide strike vote

VANCOUVER — The BC Maritime Employers Association says it has been told by a lawyer for the foremen's union that an industry-wide strike vote will take place in coming weeks.
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B.C.'s top doctor ends four-year COVID-19 public health emergency

B.C.'s top doctor ends four-year COVID-19 public health emergency

VICTORIA — After four years that included mask mandates, vaccination requirements, gathering restrictions, surging hospitalizations and thousands of deaths, British Columbia’s top doctor has ended the province's public-health emergency for COVID-19.
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