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O'Toole seeks intervener status in government's court battle to shield lab documents

O'Toole seeks intervener status in government's court battle to shield lab documents

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole is seeking to intervene in a Federal Court case where the Liberal government is trying to shield documents related to the firing of two scientists from Canada's highest-security laboratory.
Election call and getting Canadians out of Afghanistan: In The News for Aug. 13

Election call and getting Canadians out of Afghanistan: In The News for Aug. 13

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 Aug. 13 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
First live 'murder hornet' sighted near U.S.-Canada border, say scientists

First live 'murder hornet' sighted near U.S.-Canada border, say scientists

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Scientists from the Washington State Department of Agriculture say they've found the first so-called live murder hornet for the year.
Heat, low humidity and wind gusts are working against firefighting cause in B.C.

Heat, low humidity and wind gusts are working against firefighting cause in B.C.

VANCOUVER — High temperatures, low humidity and an increase in winds are making wildfire conditions challenging in southern British Columbia, says the provincial deputy forests minister.
Vaccine passport debate would expose Quebecers to conspiracy theories: Quebec premier

Vaccine passport debate would expose Quebecers to conspiracy theories: Quebec premier

MONTREAL — Quebec opposition parties say the provincial government's refusal to hold a debate in the legislature on its plan to impose a vaccine passport system reflects a larger problem with its use of emergency powers.
Delta variant prompts B.C.to make vaccinations mandatory for seniors' care staff

Delta variant prompts B.C.to make vaccinations mandatory for seniors' care staff

VICTORIA — A surge in COVID-19 cases spurred by the Delta variant is prompting British Columbia health officials to enact mandatory vaccine requirements for all staff and volunteers at long-term care and assisted living sites.
Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou's extradition judge suggests case is 'unusual'

Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou's extradition judge suggests case is 'unusual'

VANCOUVER — The B.C.
Singh stresses affordability in pre-campaign pitch

Singh stresses affordability in pre-campaign pitch

OTTAWA — New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh unfurled a blueprint for the NDP campaign platform Thursday, doubling down on affordability and economic populism as federal opposition leaders criss-cross the country ahead of an election race expected to k
Battle between Liberals, admiral heats up as cabinet orders McDonald to stay on leave

Battle between Liberals, admiral heats up as cabinet orders McDonald to stay on leave

OTTAWA — The battle between the federal Liberal government and Admiral Art McDonald heated up on Thursday as cabinet ministers ordered the naval officer to remain on leave rather than return as commander of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Trudeau expected to trigger fall election this weekend as Canada enters 4th wave

Trudeau expected to trigger fall election this weekend as Canada enters 4th wave

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to trigger an election on Sunday by asking Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to dissolve Parliament even though Canada’s top doctor says the country is now in the grips of a fourth wave of COVID-19.
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