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Victoria airport shutdown prompted by inert grenades, mischief charge expected: RCMP

Victoria airport shutdown prompted by inert grenades, mischief charge expected: RCMP

NORTH SAANICH, B.C. — Police say the closure of the Victoria International Airport on Tuesday was triggered by a man travelling out of Canada with inert grenades in his luggage. RCMP Cpl.
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Canada's transport minister detects 'shift' in U.S. outlook after meetings in D.C.

Canada's transport minister detects 'shift' in U.S. outlook after meetings in D.C.

WASHINGTON — The latest federal cabinet minister to press Canada's case with President Joe Biden's administration says he is detecting a positive "shift" in U.S. thinking when it comes to the question of tax incentives for electric vehicles.
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With debates over, Conservative leadership candidate turns to final membership push

With debates over, Conservative leadership candidate turns to final membership push

OTTAWA — Now that the second official debate of the race is out of the way, Conservative leadership hopefuls will turn their attention to signing up as many supporters as they can before a fast-approaching deadline.
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Murray Sinclair honoured with Order of Canada at Rideau Hall ceremony

Murray Sinclair honoured with Order of Canada at Rideau Hall ceremony

OTTAWA — Murray Sinclair received the Order of Canada Thursday for dedicating his life to championing Indigenous Peoples' rights and freedoms.
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Tony Accurso, former Quebec construction tycoon, loses appeal and heading to prison

Tony Accurso, former Quebec construction tycoon, loses appeal and heading to prison

MONTREAL — Quebec's highest court has upheld a sentence delivered to ex-construction magnate Tony Accurso, who is to report to prison before June 1.
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Cheese not on the table in Canada-U.K. trade talks as Britain seeks market access

Cheese not on the table in Canada-U.K. trade talks as Britain seeks market access

OTTAWA — The British foreign secretary has often been mocked for her preoccupation with cheese. It started eight years ago when Liz Truss expressed outrage in a speech to her party’s annual conference. “We import two thirds of our cheese,” she raged.
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Tory leadership contenders spar in French debate: In The News for May 26, 2022

Tory leadership contenders spar in French debate: In The News for May 26, 2022

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 May 26, 2022 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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Canada donates $1 million to probe sexual violence by Russian troops in Ukraine

Canada donates $1 million to probe sexual violence by Russian troops in Ukraine

OTTAWA — Canada is committing an extra $1 million to help the international community investigate sex crimes by Russian troops in Ukraine.
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Tory leadership contenders cross swords on inflation, Quebec's secularism law

Tory leadership contenders cross swords on inflation, Quebec's secularism law

LAVAL, Que.
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The latest on the French-language Conservative leadership debate in Laval

The latest on the French-language Conservative leadership debate in Laval

LAVAL, Que. — Conservative leadership hopefuls are squaring off — in French — in the second official debate of the race, which is being held in Laval, Que. Here are the latest developments. All times eastern: 9:50 p.m.
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