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Alberta UCP leader Smith hedges on pursuing defamation lawsuit against CBC over COVID

Alberta UCP leader Smith hedges on pursuing defamation lawsuit against CBC over COVID

EDMONTON — Alberta United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith won’t say if she will follow through on her threat to sue the CBC for defamation over its coverage of her role in prosecuting COVID-19 court cases.
Conservative MP says feds did not brief him on alleged threats to his family in China

Conservative MP says feds did not brief him on alleged threats to his family in China

OTTAWA — Conservative member of Parliament Michael Chong says Ottawa should have informed him about potential threats to his family made by China's government two years ago.
Fox says documentary about Canadian 'tyranny' won't air after Tucker Carlson's exit

Fox says documentary about Canadian 'tyranny' won't air after Tucker Carlson's exit

OTTAWA — Does Tucker Carlson really think the United States should invade its northern neighbour to free it from the tyranny of Justin Trudeau's Liberal government? Canadians may not find out the answer.
Sudan crisis: Canadians attempt land evacuations as calls for mediation continue

Sudan crisis: Canadians attempt land evacuations as calls for mediation continue

OTTAWA — Canada is encouraging Sudan's neighbours to help the country find a mediated end to recent violence as it attempts to continue getting Canadians to safety via perilous land evacuations.
Bolo program updates list of most wanted suspects, $250K reward for top suspect

Bolo program updates list of most wanted suspects, $250K reward for top suspect

TORONTO — A national list of the country's most wanted suspects was updated Monday, topped by a man sought for the alleged murder of a Toronto soccer referee.
Increased police presence expected in Edmonton to deal with unruly Oilers fans

Increased police presence expected in Edmonton to deal with unruly Oilers fans

EDMONTON — Police are promising a greater presence in downtown Edmonton after increased violence around the Oilers arena during this year’s NHL playoff season.
Alberta election campaign kicks off with voting day set for May 29

Alberta election campaign kicks off with voting day set for May 29

CALGARY — The Alberta election campaign officially took flight Monday, with Danielle Smith’s United Conservatives attacking Rachel Notley’s New Democrats over the economy and Notley countering that Smith can’t be trusted to protect public health care
Union calls strike a 'success' after inking new tentative agreements with feds

Union calls strike a 'success' after inking new tentative agreements with feds

OTTAWA — The national president for the Public Service Alliance of Canada is calling the union's strike action a success after reaching tentative agreements with the federal government that secure wage increases meant to compensate workers for inflat
Crowds begin to gather in London ahead of the coronation of King Charles

Crowds begin to gather in London ahead of the coronation of King Charles

LONDON — Crowds from all over the world -- including Canada -- were beginning to gather in London on Monday ahead of the coronation of King Charles.
Water pressure: Indigenous leaders from U.S., Canada still demanding pollution probe

Water pressure: Indigenous leaders from U.S., Canada still demanding pollution probe

WASHINGTON — Indigenous leaders in Canada and the U.S. are turning up the pressure on Ottawa for an investigation of toxic mining runoff from B.C.