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Reports of Alexei Navalny's death a reminder of 'what a monster Putin is': Trudeau

Reports of Alexei Navalny's death a reminder of 'what a monster Putin is': Trudeau

OTTAWA — Reports of Alexei Navalny's death in a Russian prison are tragic and horrifying, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday, offering his condolences to the opposition leader's family and all who champion his pursuit of justice.
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Ottawa considers changes to clean-electricity rules after consultations

Ottawa considers changes to clean-electricity rules after consultations

Ottawa is considering alterations to its proposed clean-electricity regulations after consultations with industry, opening the door to more flexibility for individual power generators.
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Trucking firm involved in multiple B.C. overpass strikes loses licence to operate

Trucking firm involved in multiple B.C. overpass strikes loses licence to operate

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has cancelled the operating licence of the trucking company involved in six highway overpass strikes since 2021, but the firm says it plans to challenge the province's decision.
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'Freedom Convoy' members plan small gathering in Ottawa two years after protest

'Freedom Convoy' members plan small gathering in Ottawa two years after protest

OTTAWA — Some of the people who took part in the "Freedom Convoy" two years ago plan a return to downtown Ottawa this weekend to commemorate the anniversary of the police action that broke up the demonstrations.
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'Historic decision': Saskatchewan government says pronoun law may go to Supreme Court

'Historic decision': Saskatchewan government says pronoun law may go to Supreme Court

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government says it will fight a court ruling over its school pronoun law, calling it a potential game-changing precedent when it comes to provinces' use of Charter's notwithstanding clause.
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Ottawa promised Canadians two billion new trees, Quebec wants to cut some down

Ottawa promised Canadians two billion new trees, Quebec wants to cut some down

MONTREAL — The federal government committed to planting two billion trees across the country to restore natural habitats and fight climate change, and now Quebec wants to harvest some of them.
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In the news today: Ontario police force under review for trip to Dubai competition

In the news today: Ontario police force under review for trip to Dubai competition

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
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Trudeau downplays Liberal divisions on Israel-Hamas war, NDP calls for firmer stance

Trudeau downplays Liberal divisions on Israel-Hamas war, NDP calls for firmer stance

OTTAWA — Diverse views in the Liberal party are a source of strength, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau insisted Thursday as questions persisted about caucus discord over the government's policy on the Israel-Hamas war.
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RCMP form national co-ordination team in response to extortion schemes

RCMP form national co-ordination team in response to extortion schemes

SURREY, B.C. — The RCMP says it has established a national team to help co-ordinate investigations and information sharing about extortion schemes targeting South Asian businesses in B.C., Alberta and Ontario.
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Prince Harry hits 99 km/h on skeleton sled in B.C., says 'everybody should do it'

Prince Harry hits 99 km/h on skeleton sled in B.C., says 'everybody should do it'

WHISTLER, B.C. — Even after a second run, Prince Harry couldn't crack the 100km/h mark as he raced face-first down one of the world's fastest bobsled tracks in Whistler, B.C., aboard a tiny skeleton sled. "I'm going to go again.
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