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NDP candidates told to expect election call as early as March 10 in internal memo

NDP candidates told to expect election call as early as March 10 in internal memo

OTTAWA — An internal memo to federal NDP candidates and their campaign staff says they should prepare for a federal election call to come as early as March 10, a day after the Liberals are set to announce their new leader.
White House advisers agree to share Canadian premiers' message with Trump

White House advisers agree to share Canadian premiers' message with Trump

WASHINGTON — A top White House adviser said Canada becoming the 51st state remains a consideration following a meeting with premiers where the Canadian leaders were cautioned to take U.S. President Donald Trump at his word.
B.C. judge allows eagle sculpture insurance case despite 'inexcusable' delays

B.C. judge allows eagle sculpture insurance case despite 'inexcusable' delays

VANCOUVER — It has been nearly a decade since British Columbia businessman Ron Shore said he was violently attacked and robbed of two valuable sculptures that he had made as part of a charity treasure hunt he'd conceived to raise money for breast can
Hundreds of pills seized in bust outside pharmacy in Prince George, B.C.

Hundreds of pills seized in bust outside pharmacy in Prince George, B.C.

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Police in Prince George, B.C., say officers have seized hundreds of pills and other suspected drugs including fentanyl and methadone in an operation targeting trafficking outside a pharmacy.
Peavey Mart warns of fake websites, accounts imitating brand as stores close

Peavey Mart warns of fake websites, accounts imitating brand as stores close

REGINA — Canadian retailer Peavey Industries LP is warning customers of imitation scams as the company closes its stores beloved for farm goods. Jest Sidloski, the vice-president of marketing for the Red Deer, Alta.
Canada's new fentanyl czar says eliminating drug's 'scourge' is his primary goal

Canada's new fentanyl czar says eliminating drug's 'scourge' is his primary goal

Kevin Brosseau says his mandate is to ensure that officials on both sides of the border and across Canada are communicating effectively on their efforts to fight the fentanyl crisis.
Former intelligence adviser fears Trump may leverage intel sharing against Canada

Former intelligence adviser fears Trump may leverage intel sharing against Canada

OTTAWA — A former top intelligence adviser to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he fears the U.S. might put intelligence sharing on the table in talks about the state of Canada's defence spending.
Ontario Greens unveil platform, pledge to build two million homes and cut taxes

Ontario Greens unveil platform, pledge to build two million homes and cut taxes

TORONTO — The Green Party of Ontario will build two million homes in a decade, cut taxes for low- and middle-income earners and create a "foodbelt" to protect farmland if it wins the election, leader Mike Schreiner pledged Wednesday as he released th
Here's the latest as Canada faces U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats

Here's the latest as Canada faces U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats

OTTAWA — The 13 premiers and Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc are in Washington, D.C. today looking to convince Republicans that U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to impose steep tariffs on Canada is not in their best interests.
Trudeau says Ukraine decides how war with Russia ends, praises buy-Canadian movement

Trudeau says Ukraine decides how war with Russia ends, praises buy-Canadian movement

BRUSSELS — It's up to Ukraine to decide how the war with Russia ends, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday.