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Update: RCMP say lockdown in Mackenzie is over
MACKENZIE - Update: RCMP say the suspect has been located and note he was carrying a pellet gun, not a firearm. Police say no offense was committed and the lockdowns at the mall and rec centre have be...
Nov 02, 2021

As trade bottlenecks weigh on economy, Liberals urged to help reshape supply chains
OTTAWA - Opposition parties say the federal government should use the current snarl in global supply chains to rethink the country's reliance on foreign suppliers. Conservative critic Ed Fast says the...
Nov 02, 2021

Suspects in Paris attacks on stand after victims' testimony
PARIS (AP) - The lone survivor of the cell of Islamic State group extremists who attacked Paris in November 2015 came under public questioning Tuesday for the first time in France, describing a close ...
Nov 02, 2021

U.S. must learn more about Canada's potential as a critical-minerals partner: report
WASHINGTON - A new report on the future of critical minerals says the United States still has a lot to learn about the "huge potential" for growth offered by one of its nearest neighbours: Canada. The...
Nov 02, 2021

B.C. Premier John Horgan working virtually after throat biopsy
VICTORIA - The premier's office in British Columbia says John Horgan is making good progress following last week's biopsy surgery for a growth in his throat. A statement on Tuesday said Horgan is part...
Nov 02, 2021

B.C. Premier John Horgan working virtually after throat biopsy
VICTORIA - The premier's office in British Columbia says John Horgan is making good progress following last week's biopsy surgery for a growth in his throat. A statement on Tuesday said Horgan is part...
Nov 02, 2021

Tory Leader Heather Stefanson to be sworn in as Manitoba's new premier
WINNIPEG - Manitoba is set to make history today when the province's first female premier is sworn into office. On Saturday, the governing Progressive Conservatives chose Heather Stefanson as their ne...
Nov 02, 2021

Canada eliminated at BJK Cup finals with loss to Russia
PRAGUE, Czech Republic - Russia brought Canada to earth by winning their Billie Jean King Cup tie 3-0 on Tuesday. Canada's confidence was boosted the day before when it upset defending champion France...
Nov 02, 2021

Masoli, Leonard, and Bede named CFL's top performers
TORONTO - Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Jeremiah Masoli was named the CFL's top performer of the week on Tuesday. Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive lineman A.C. Leonard and Toronto Argonauts kicker...
Nov 02, 2021

Experts worried about extent of damage to N.L. health system following cyberattack
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Cybersecurity experts say they are worried about the extent of the damage to the IT infrastructure of Newfoundland and Labrador's health system following a likely cyberattack last w...
Nov 02, 2021