COC repeats calls for increased federal funding as Paris athletes honoured in Ottawa
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was among a number of dignitaries to speak at a special ceremony in Ottawa. But amid the celebrations, the Canadian Olympic Committee used the occasion to reiterate calls ...
Smith noncommittal on overriding Charter as court challenge looms over trans bills
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she doesn’t believe she’ll need to invoke the Charter's notwithstanding clause to shield her government's transgender bills from legal challenges.
Environment Canada says winter will be more normal but still warmer than usual
The national capital was blanketed under the first snowfall of the season on Wednesday, giving a snow globe effect to Parliament Hill as officials from Environment Canada presented a seasonal forecast ...
White House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign
A top White House official on Wednesday said at least eight U.S. telecom firms and dozens of nations have been impacted by a Chinese hacking campaign.
Canada needs to take Trump's tariff threats seriously: experts
Experts say Canada needs to be prepared to take action if U.S. president-elect Donald Trump goes through with his threats of significant tariffs when he takes office in January.
A shooter kills UnitedHealthcare's CEO in an ambush in New York, police say
UnitedHealthcare's CEO was shot and killed Wednesday in a “brazen, targeted attack” outside a Manhattan hotel where the health insurer was holding its investor conference, police said, setting off a m ...
Vancouver police say they shot suspect who stabbed a 'number' of people
VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say they have shot a suspect who stabbed "a number of people." They say the violent incident happened in the downtown core, near the city's main library. A video seen ...
Alberta minister wants to see $100B in data centre infrastructure in next five years
Alberta's Technology Minister Nate Glubish says he's hoping to see $100 billion worth of artificial intelligence data centres under construction within the next five years.
Powell: Fed's independence from politics is vital to its interest rate decisions
Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the Federal Reserve's ability to set interest rates free of political interference is necessary for it to make decisions to serve “all Americans” rather than a ...
Bill to force new Quebec doctors to stay in province raises legal questions: expert
A constitutional expert says proposed Quebec legislation to force new doctors to practise in the province's public system for five years after they graduate could potentially violate ...
Taiwan firm halts plan for $1B battery plant in B.C. that had federal support
A $1-billion lithium-ion battery cell production plant that was planned for Maple Ridge, B.C., has been shelved.
Trudeau says Poilievre "not able" to unite to defend Canada against Trump threats
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is accusing Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre of being unhelpful in his criticisms when it comes to dealing with the incoming Donald Trump administration.