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Environment groups say Bay du Nord approval flawed, must be overturned

Environment groups say Bay du Nord approval flawed, must be overturned

OTTAWA — The future of an offshore oil project in Newfoundland and Labrador is in question as environment and Indigenous groups ask a federal judge to tear up the approval that would allow the project to proceed.
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'Havana syndrome' report won't undermine U.S. support for victims: White House

'Havana syndrome' report won't undermine U.S. support for victims: White House

WASHINGTON — The White House says a new report debunking the idea that "Havana syndrome" was the work of a foreign adversary won't diminish President Joe Biden's support for its victims. U.S.
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Saskatchewan signs nearly $6-billion health-care deal with federal government

Saskatchewan signs nearly $6-billion health-care deal with federal government

SASKATOON — Saskatchewan's health minister says a new health funding deal with the federal government should help speed up measures already underway to improve access to primary health care, surgeries and mental health and addictions services.
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More provinces banning TikTok on government-issued devices pending federal assessment

More provinces banning TikTok on government-issued devices pending federal assessment

Saskatchewan and three Atlantic provinces became the latest jurisdictions Wednesday to ban the use of the TikTok social media app on government-owned devices. The moves came pending the results of a threat assessment by the federal government.
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Montreal to pay $6 million, apologize to protesters to settle class-action lawsuits

Montreal to pay $6 million, apologize to protesters to settle class-action lawsuits

MONTREAL — The City of Montreal has agreed to pay $6 million and apologize to protesters who say their rights were violated when they were arrested during demonstrations against various causes, including rising university tuition fees and police brut
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Number of temporary foreign workers in Quebec on the rise, labour minister says

Number of temporary foreign workers in Quebec on the rise, labour minister says

QUEBEC — The number of temporary foreign workers is on the rise in Quebec, and the province's labour minister says he expects the trend to continue.
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Two Tory MPs silent after Poilievre says they 'regret' meeting German politician

Two Tory MPs silent after Poilievre says they 'regret' meeting German politician

OTTAWA — Two Conservative members of Parliament are remaining tight-lipped about whether they regret meeting with a German politician, which is something Pierre Poilievre has said they do.
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Ex-Tory MP Bernard Valcourt pleads not guilty to obstructing, resisting police

Ex-Tory MP Bernard Valcourt pleads not guilty to obstructing, resisting police

EDMUNDSTON, N.B. — Former federal Conservative cabinet minister Bernard Valcourt has pleaded not guilty to obstructing and resisting police. Valcourt, 71, is accused of allegedly obstructing the work of two police officers on Oct. 4 in Edmundston, N.
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In The News for March 1: What can Ottawa learn from Canberra on foreign interference?

In The News for March 1: What can Ottawa learn from Canberra on foreign interference?

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Wednesday, March 1, 2023 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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'Tenaciousness of winter:' Weather Network forecasts a delayed spring

'Tenaciousness of winter:' Weather Network forecasts a delayed spring

A winter season that lacked commitment in its early days is likely to finish strong before spring's sluggish arrival, according to predictions from a prominent forecaster.
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