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B.C. Liberal Party members approve name change to 'big tent' BC United: Falcon
VICTORIA — British Columbia Liberal Party members have voted to change the party's name to BC United. Leader Kevin Falcon said 80 per cent of the voters who cast a ballot were in favour of the name change, and he was thrilled with the result.
Nov 16, 2022 5:03 PM
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Ex-CBSA head says officers couldn't stop 'Freedom Convoy' protesters entering Canada
OTTAWA — The former head of the Canada Border Services Agency was surprised to learn last winter that officers did not have the authority to stop would-be protesters from entering the country as demonstrations against COVID-19 restrictions were gaining momentum
Nov 16, 2022 5:00 PM
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Winter 'Freedom Convoy' blockades cost billions to Canada's economy, inquiry hears
OTTAWA — Transport Canada estimates as much as $3.9 billion in trade activity was halted because of border blockades across the country related to protests against COVID-19 restrictions last winter, a public inquiry heard Wednesday.
Nov 16, 2022 4:00 PM
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Trump, bruised by midterms, vows to bring down Biden in fresh bid for U.S. president
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump, the twice-impeached former U.S. president, tossed his red ball cap back into the ring Tuesday — an exercise some observers say is as much about judicial self-preservation as it is a brazen display of political ambition.
Nov 16, 2022 2:27 PM
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Chinese president warns Trudeau, charges that he 'leaked' details of talk to media
BADUNG, Indonesia — Chinese President Xi Jinping confronted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday, accusing him of harming diplomatic relations by sharing details with the media about their meeting and then warning him in untranslated remarks there could be consequences for a lack of respect
Nov 16, 2022 1:49 PM
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Federal government seeking feedback on promised school food policy as inflation rises
OTTAWA — The federal government is looking to make good on its promise to implement a national school food policy, starting with getting feedback from Canadians.
Nov 16, 2022 1:48 PM
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Ex-PQ leader and sex offender André Boisclair refused therapy in jail, denied parole
MONTREAL — Former Parti Québécois leader André Boisclair has been denied release from jail in a decision issued this week, his first chance at parole after serving one-sixth of his sentence for sex crimes against two young men.
Nov 16, 2022 1:44 PM
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Canada adds new sanctions against Iran as crackdown on protests continues
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly has announced a fifth package of economic sanctions against Iran as the country continues its crackdown on human-rights protesters.
Nov 16, 2022 1:27 PM
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Trudeau extends Ukraine military training, Poland says no signs of 'intentional' hit
NUSA DUA, Indonesia — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is extending Canada's training mission of Ukrainian soldiers after reports that a missile killed two people in Poland on Tuesday, though world leaders are urging calm as early findings suggest it wa
Nov 16, 2022 12:50 PM
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National emergency alert test set to take place Wednesday
TORONTO — A Canada-wide test of the national emergency alert system is set to take place today. Canadians can expect test alert messages over television, radio, and compatible wireless devices, including cellphones, at 1:55 p.m.
Nov 16, 2022 9:23 AM
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