National News

OTTAWA — China's ambassador to Canada says Ottawa's allegations of foreign interference in Canadian elections are hurting economic ties — but he insists his country isn't punishing Canada.

New Brunswick RCMP say one person is in custody after issuing an alert for an armed suspect in the town of Sussex. RCMP say the person was arrested in connection with a firearms incident. The original alert was issued at 1:53 a.m.

MONTREAL — Hateful acts targeting Jews and Muslims in Montreal since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war are prompting anxiety but also some defiance among community members.

OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says none of the 266 Canadians on Friday's list of foreign nationals approved to leave the Gaza Strip were able to get out.

OTTAWA — A former RCMP official accused of leaking secrets says he was actually conducting a clandestine intelligence operation — one that had to be kept ultra-quiet due to moles within Canadian law enforcement.

Vancouver police say escaped sex offender Randall Hopley may have changed his appearance by cutting his hair and could frequent stores such as Walmart or sewing supply shops.

OTTAWA — The federal government and the class-action lawyers who worked on a historic settlement over First Nations child welfare have reached a $55-million deal over legal fees.

A prison in British Columbia's Fraser Valley is struggling to contain a spiralling drug problem, with drones making multiple deliveries to prisoners each day, according to a union leader who called the situation "insane.

CALGARY — The time around Remembrance Day is tough for Second World War veterans like Hank Jackson, who turns 103 in January.

EDMONTON — A known gang member was tracked down, shot and killed along with his 11-year-old son on Thursday while they were in a car parked outside an Edmonton fast-food restaurant, police say. Acting Supt.