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Conservatives ran on similar media policy as Liberals, but now claim it's censorship

Conservatives ran on similar media policy as Liberals, but now claim it's censorship

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Liberal legislation aimed at social media platforms is ushering in censorship, despite his party running on similar policy in the last federal election.
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Police 'engaged' as Ottawa says video contains threat against Indian diplomats

Police 'engaged' as Ottawa says video contains threat against Indian diplomats

Ottawa says law enforcement is "engaged" after a video circulating online appeared to threaten Indian diplomats in Canada.
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Alcohol consumption is now allowed in 27 Toronto parks, for a limited time

Alcohol consumption is now allowed in 27 Toronto parks, for a limited time

TORONTO — Beer, wine and other boozy beverages can now officially be consumed in certain Toronto parks as part of a time-limited pilot project launched by the city on Wednesday.
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American fugitive who faked his death can be extradited to US to face rape charge, UK judge says

American fugitive who faked his death can be extradited to US to face rape charge, UK judge says

LONDON (AP) — An American fugitive accused of faking his own death to avoid a rape charge in Utah can be extradited to the U.S., a judge in Scotland ruled Wednesday, calling the man “as dishonest and deceitful as he is evasive and manipulative.
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Manitoba government promises $1.5B for Winnipeg hospital in lead-up to election

Manitoba government promises $1.5B for Winnipeg hospital in lead-up to election

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government promised what it called the biggest health-care capital investment in the province's history on Wednesday, ahead of a provincial election campaign in which health care is expected to be a top issue.
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Queen Elizabeth statue coming to Ontario legislature after delay, gov't fronts $1.5M

Queen Elizabeth statue coming to Ontario legislature after delay, gov't fronts $1.5M

TORONTO — Another royal is soon set to grace the grounds of Queen's Park.
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Wisconsin lawsuit asks new liberal-controlled Supreme Court to toss Republican-drawn maps

Wisconsin lawsuit asks new liberal-controlled Supreme Court to toss Republican-drawn maps

MADISON, Wis.
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Justin Trudeau, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau separating after 18 years of marriage

Justin Trudeau, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau separating after 18 years of marriage

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau have announced they are separating after 18 years of marriage.
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Riding ever higher in polls, Trump indicted for trying to overturn 2020 election loss

Riding ever higher in polls, Trump indicted for trying to overturn 2020 election loss

WASHINGTON — "You're too honest," Donald Trump allegedly told Mike Pence on the first day of 2021, six days before supporters of a defeated yet defiant president stormed Capitol Hill and tried to subvert the outcome of a free and fair election.
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'Just not true': Plaintiff in sex abuse lawsuit upset over Calgary Stampede apology

'Just not true': Plaintiff in sex abuse lawsuit upset over Calgary Stampede apology

One of the three dozen men behind a sexual abuse lawsuit filed against the Calgary Stampede says its apology after a partial court settlement last week falls short.
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