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Chinese surveillance equipment company appeals Ottawa’s shutdown order

Chinese surveillance equipment company appeals Ottawa’s shutdown order

OTTAWA — A Chinese maker of surveillance camera systems is appealing a federal government directive ordering it to shutter its Canadian operations due to national security concerns.
Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon asked to explain comments on 1998 sex assault

Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon asked to explain comments on 1998 sex assault

MONTRÉAL — Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon was asked to explain his public comments from 2011 about a sexual assault as he pursued his testimony in a high-profile civil trial in Montreal.
Premiers Danielle Smith and Doug Ford agree to study new energy corridors, more trade

Premiers Danielle Smith and Doug Ford agree to study new energy corridors, more trade

CALGARY — The premiers of Alberta and Ontario agreed Monday to a feasibility study of new pipelines and rail lines between provinces and pledged to increase interprovincial trade of alcohol and vehicles.
Politicians overstating benefits of scrapping internal trade barriers: think tank

Politicians overstating benefits of scrapping internal trade barriers: think tank

OTTAWA — The federal government and Canada's premiers are greatly overselling the benefits of breaking down internal trade barriers, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives argues in a new report.
Upgrade to charge against man with al-Qaida ties as punishment for alleged terrorism

Upgrade to charge against man with al-Qaida ties as punishment for alleged terrorism

MONTREAL — A federal prosecutor has announced he will invoke a little-used provision on terrorism in the Criminal Code that would allow a man with al-Qaida ties to be sentenced to life in prison for allegedly uttering threats.
Trump delays deadline for trade deals, Canada's deadline remains in place

Trump delays deadline for trade deals, Canada's deadline remains in place

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump started sending out letters to governments around the world Monday threatening high tariffs in the absence of trade deals — even as he gave himself more time to make those deals.
Big tent or small? John Rustad and the battle for the soul of the B.C. Conservatives

Big tent or small? John Rustad and the battle for the soul of the B.C. Conservatives

VICTORIA — Dave Sharkey still remembers how he felt about the future of the Conservative Party of B.C. when he was part of the delegation that marched in the 2022 Aldergrove Christmas Light Up Parade. "There were only four of us," Sharkey said.
In the news today: Evacuation order issued in Kelowna due to wildfire

In the news today: Evacuation order issued in Kelowna due to wildfire

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Convicted murderer Lori Bill Germa escapes from Archambault Institution in Quebec

Convicted murderer Lori Bill Germa escapes from Archambault Institution in Quebec

MONTREAL — A 69-year-old convicted murderer that escaped from a prison in Quebec's Laurentians area might be in southwestern Ontario, Ontario Provincial Police said Sunday.
Report details prison assault that led to B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton's death

Report details prison assault that led to B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton's death

An investigation report detailing the prison assault that led to the death of B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton says he was assaulted by another inmate who broke a broom handle and thrust it into his face.