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Ottawa army unit head removed as part of social media misconduct probe

Ottawa army unit head removed as part of social media misconduct probe

OTTAWA — The head of an Ottawa-based Canadian Army regiment has been temporarily removed as part of an investigation into alleged online behaviour that the commander of the army says disgraced the military.
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Carney's meeting with First Nations on major projects leaves some chiefs frustrated

Carney's meeting with First Nations on major projects leaves some chiefs frustrated

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was optimistic about finding consensus on the Liberals' major projects law as he met with hundreds of First Nations chiefs on Thursday, but by mid-afternoon some leaders had walked out of the summit, decryi
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The Latest: House prepares to advance cuts on public broadcasting and foreign aid

The Latest: House prepares to advance cuts on public broadcasting and foreign aid

The House is expected to approve President Donald Trump’s request to claw back about $9 billion in already appropriated funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid Thursday evening.
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Premier Smith's panel makes changes to three surveys to fix 'oversight'

Premier Smith's panel makes changes to three surveys to fix 'oversight'

EDMONTON — Alberta is making changes to its online citizen survey following criticism that the original version was a slanted push poll designed to stir up discontent with the federal government.
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Trump is checked for lower leg swelling and diagnosed with a common condition in older adults

Trump is checked for lower leg swelling and diagnosed with a common condition in older adults

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump recently had a medical checkup after noticing “mild swelling” in his lower legs and was found to have a condition common in older adults that causes blood to pool in his veins, the White House said Thursday.
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Canada to target steel originating from China with new tariffs

Canada to target steel originating from China with new tariffs

OTTAWA — Canada is moving to shore up its domestic steel industry amid U.S. President Donald Trump's ongoing global trade war, with new tariffs targeting China and other countries around the world.
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Alberta failing to ensure daycares use funds to cut fees for parents: auditor general

Alberta failing to ensure daycares use funds to cut fees for parents: auditor general

EDMONTON — Alberta's auditor general says the provincial government has not done the work to ensure daycares getting public funds use them to lower fees for parents or top up staff wages.
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Major projects: How Bill C-5 works and why Indigenous leaders are so concerned

Major projects: How Bill C-5 works and why Indigenous leaders are so concerned

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney held a meeting with hundreds of First Nations chiefs Thursday, amid widespread skepticism and frustration over his controversial major-projects legislation.
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Wife of embattled Louisiana police chief charged in immigration visa fraud scheme also arrested

Wife of embattled Louisiana police chief charged in immigration visa fraud scheme also arrested

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The wife of a Louisiana police chief, who earlier this week was charged for his alleged role in a mass immigration visa fraud scheme, has also been arrested, state police said Thursday.
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A Georgia Republican governor candidate questions legality of rival's $10M campaign loan

A Georgia Republican governor candidate questions legality of rival's $10M campaign loan

ATLANTA (AP) — A Republican candidate for Georgia governor asked a state ethics body Thursday to determine whether his GOP rival illegally lent $10 million to a campaign committee to evade restrictions under state campaign finance law.
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