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State funeral, public condolences in the works for late former PM Brian Mulroney

State funeral, public condolences in the works for late former PM Brian Mulroney

OTTAWA — The flag fluttered at half-mast on Parliament's Peace Tower and several provincial legislatures on Friday as Canadians paid tribute to former prime minister Brian Mulroney.
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Obstruction charge withdrawn for Alberta reporter covering homeless camp clearing

Obstruction charge withdrawn for Alberta reporter covering homeless camp clearing

EDMONTON — A journalist arrested during the police clearing of a homeless encampment said Friday she's relieved an obstruction charge against her has been dropped.
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Supreme Court of Canada says a computer user's IP address deserves privacy protection

Supreme Court of Canada says a computer user's IP address deserves privacy protection

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says police need judicial authorization to obtain a computer user's internet protocol address, calling the identification number a crucial link between a person and their online activity.
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Ottawa pledges $58.8M to continue local journalism program to 2027

Ottawa pledges $58.8M to continue local journalism program to 2027

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is extending a program that funds 400 local reporting jobs across the country. Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge says Ottawa will spend another $58.8 million to continue the Local Journalism Initiative until 2027.
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Portage and Main: Landmark Winnipeg intersection could open again to pedestrians

Portage and Main: Landmark Winnipeg intersection could open again to pedestrians

WINNIPEG — The landmark intersection of Portage Ave. and Main St., which has inspired a song, a stamp, and years of passionate debate among Winnipeg residents, may soon be open to pedestrians for the first time in more than 40 years.
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In the news today: Former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney dead at 84, tributes pour in

In the news today: Former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney dead at 84, tributes pour in

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
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A way with words: Political leaders past and present pay tribute to Brian Mulroney

A way with words: Political leaders past and present pay tribute to Brian Mulroney

OTTAWA — Former prime minister Brian Mulroney was remembered by politicians of all political stripes Thursday as a "giant" and a "visionary," as the country absorbed the news of his death at the age of 84. "Mr.
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Jury in Saskatchewan mass killer inquest makes recommendations to improve arrests

Jury in Saskatchewan mass killer inquest makes recommendations to improve arrests

SASKATOON — Community members hugged the mother of a mass killer after jurors at a Saskatchewan coroner's inquest determined he died from an accidental overdose following a high-speed police pursuit.
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Law to protect long-term funding of federal child-care system passes final hurdle

Law to protect long-term funding of federal child-care system passes final hurdle

OTTAWA — Legislation that commits the federal government to long-term funding of the national child-care system is poised to become law. The bill aims to enshrine the system into law, making it harder for future governments to defund it.
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What Canadians are saying about the death of former prime minister Brian Mulroney

What Canadians are saying about the death of former prime minister Brian Mulroney

OTTAWA — Brian Mulroney is dead at 84. His family announced late Thursday that Canada's 18th prime minister died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. Here's a sampling of how Canadians are responding to the news.
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