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As Liberals set up leadership race, members differ on how the leader should be picked

As Liberals set up leadership race, members differ on how the leader should be picked

OTTAWA — As the Liberal party begins charting a course for an expedited race to replace Justin Trudeau, some former party advisers are split on just how swift that race should be, and who exactly should pick the next leader.
Ontario launches border-strengthening operation as Trump tariff threat looms

Ontario launches border-strengthening operation as Trump tariff threat looms

TORONTO — Ontario will beef up security along its border with the United States as part of its response to tariff threats from U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday.
Canada Post returns to full service for domestic parcels; letters still delayed

Canada Post returns to full service for domestic parcels; letters still delayed

OTTAWA — Canada Post says it has reinstated on-time service guarantees and returned to full service levels for domestic parcels after a strike brought deliveries to a halt last year.
With the House of Commons prorogued, some key Liberal legislation may not pass

With the House of Commons prorogued, some key Liberal legislation may not pass

OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon granted Justin Trudeau's request Monday to prorogue Parliament until Mar. 24, suspending activities of the House of Commons while the Liberals move to replace him as both Liberal Leader and prime minister.
The seven key pieces of Justin Trudeau’s political legacy

The seven key pieces of Justin Trudeau’s political legacy

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will step down after nearly a decade in power. Here are the key pieces of his political legacy.
In the news today: The key pieces of Trudeau’s political legacy

In the news today: The key pieces of Trudeau’s political legacy

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Study reveals annual activity of sneezing sea sponge off B.C. coast

Study reveals annual activity of sneezing sea sponge off B.C. coast

VANCOUVER — A study into the behaviour of a sea sponge off the coast of British Columbia has revealed the animals have the humanlike ability to sneeze.
Liberals split on how quickly to proceed with choosing new leader

Liberals split on how quickly to proceed with choosing new leader

OTTAWA — Attention is turning quickly in Ottawa to who will replace Justin Trudeau who announced Monday he will step aside as prime minister and Liberal leader as soon as a new leader is chosen.
Trudeau prorogues Parliament, will step down as prime minister after leadership race

Trudeau prorogues Parliament, will step down as prime minister after leadership race

OTTAWA — As a tearful Justin Trudeau outlined his plans to resign as Liberal leader and prime minister on Monday, he put the country on track for an early election featuring a new party flagbearer for the first time in a decade.
Timeline: The highs and lows of Trudeau's political life

Timeline: The highs and lows of Trudeau's political life

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is stepping down as Liberal leader after almost a decade at the helm of the party. Here is a timeline of Trudeau's rise to party leadership and prime minister, and the events that led him to give it all up. Oct.