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Hurricane-force gusts expected to hit N.L., as windy storm sweeps East Coast

Hurricane-force gusts expected to hit N.L., as windy storm sweeps East Coast

HALIFAX — Powerful and potentially damaging winds and heavy precipitation are forecast to hit the East Coast over the weekend, with hurricane-force gusts expected in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Wilkinson expects plan for supplying some oil to Europe ready by March 23

Wilkinson expects plan for supplying some oil to Europe ready by March 23

OTTAWA — Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says it will be another week or two before Canada will know with certainty how much extra oil it can produce and ship to help offset bans on the use of fossil fuels from Russia.
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Sturgeon Lake takes control of childbirth on-reserve for first time in 50 years

Sturgeon Lake takes control of childbirth on-reserve for first time in 50 years

OTTAWA — When Kaleo Joseph Gary Rabbitskin burst into the world last month, his birth marked a turning point for his community. It was the first time in 50 years a baby was born in Sturgeon Lake First Nation with traditional Cree birthing practices.
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Much of Canada moves their clocks forward for daylight time on Sunday

Much of Canada moves their clocks forward for daylight time on Sunday

VANCOUVER — Most Canadians will move their clocks forward by an hour before going to bed Saturday night for daylight time. Yukon and most of Saskatchewan keep their clocks the same year-round, and the premiers of Ontario, B.C.
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No winning ticket for Friday's $50 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket for Friday's $50 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $50 million jackpot in Friday's Lotto Max draw. However, there were also two Maxmillion prizes of $1 million each up for grabs, and one of them went to a ticket holder in Ontario.
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Jailed Saudi blogger Raif Badawi free after 10 years but hurdles remain to see family

Jailed Saudi blogger Raif Badawi free after 10 years but hurdles remain to see family

MONTREAL — After a decade in a Saudi prison, blogger and activist Raif Badawi was released Friday, his Quebec-based wife confirmed, but questions remain about when he will be permitted to join his family in Canada.
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'Get a hobby,' B.C. premier tells those considering protesting COVID-19 mandates

'Get a hobby,' B.C. premier tells those considering protesting COVID-19 mandates

VICTORIA — A protest planned for around the British Columbia legislature over COVID-19 mandates has drawn sharp criticism from the province's premier.
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B.C. ski hills, churches, campuses and homes preparing for Ukrainian refugees: Horgan

B.C. ski hills, churches, campuses and homes preparing for Ukrainian refugees: Horgan

VICTORIA — British Columbia is making room to accommodate potentially thousands of Ukrainians fleeing as Russia's invasion pushes further into their country, says Premier John Horgan.
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Ottawa businesses hurt by convoy protest can apply for $15K starting Tuesday: feds

Ottawa businesses hurt by convoy protest can apply for $15K starting Tuesday: feds

Ottawa businesses impacted by the weeks-long convoy protest will be able to apply for up to $15,000 to offset their losses starting Tuesday.
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'They should apologize': Alberta premier files defence in defamation lawsuit

'They should apologize': Alberta premier files defence in defamation lawsuit

EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney has filed his defence in a defamation lawsuit brought against him by environmental groups over his remarks on the release of an inquiry into supposed misinformation about Alberta's energy industry.
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