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In ethics hearing about Liberal minister, business exec admits he lied to a reporter

In ethics hearing about Liberal minister, business exec admits he lied to a reporter

OTTAWA — The chief witness in a parliamentary probe said Wednesday that he lied to a reporter when asked about ethics allegations against a federal minister.
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B.C. pledges support for court challenge over equalization, mulls its own claim

B.C. pledges support for court challenge over equalization, mulls its own claim

HALIFAX — British Columbia is providing "full support" to Newfoundland and Labrador's court challenge over federal equalization payments, while it considers its own claim to ensure fair treatment from Ottawa, Premier David Eby said Wednesday.
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Second abandoned sea otter pup rescued in B.C. in less than a month

Second abandoned sea otter pup rescued in B.C. in less than a month

VANCOUVER — There's been a ruckus at the Vancouver Aquarium's animal hospital these days as two orphaned sea otter pups call out from opposite ends of the room. The patients were each abandoned near Tofino, B.C.
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'They were barricaded': Defence begins case in trial for Freedom Convoy organizer

'They were barricaded': Defence begins case in trial for Freedom Convoy organizer

OTTAWA — The defence for Freedom Convoy organizer Pat King is arguing that protesters were trapped within downtown Ottawa when police moved to end the three-week demonstration in 2022.
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Manitoba, N.L., only provinces to offer publicly to take asylum seekers from Quebec

Manitoba, N.L., only provinces to offer publicly to take asylum seekers from Quebec

HALIFAX — The premiers of Manitoba and Newfoundland and Labrador are so far the only leaders to publicly volunteer to take in asylum seekers to ease pressure on Quebec, despite a joint call from all premiers for would-be refugees to be distributed mo
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U.S. eases border rules for dogs from Canada as Liberals try to secure exemption

U.S. eases border rules for dogs from Canada as Liberals try to secure exemption

OTTAWA — After much hounding by federal officials, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control is giving Canadian dogs a slightly longer leash when it comes to new rules aimed at controlling the spread of rabies.
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What to know about insurance claims after Tuesday's flash flooding in Ontario

What to know about insurance claims after Tuesday's flash flooding in Ontario

TORONTO — Canadian homeowners are increasingly adding flood coverage to their insurance policies as extreme weather events become more common, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada.
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Trudeau outlines details of $30B, 10-year fund for public transit

Trudeau outlines details of $30B, 10-year fund for public transit

The Canada Public Transit Fund has been in the works for months and was promised in the recent federal budget. It is intended to be permanent, though it is currently only funded for 10 years.
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What's ahead for Canada's first female defence chief? Observers warn of 'glass cliff'

What's ahead for Canada's first female defence chief? Observers warn of 'glass cliff'

OTTAWA — Canada's military will make history on Thursday when Jennie Carignan is promoted to the rank of general and takes over command as chief of the defence staff.
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Group in charge of Google's $100M for news outlets lays out its governance model

Group in charge of Google's $100M for news outlets lays out its governance model

OTTAWA — The group Google asked to distribute $100 million to news outlets in Canada has publicly released its governance model, which it says focuses on sustainability, equity and innovation within the industry.
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