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Russian missile barrage slams into Ukrainian cities; 6 dead

Russian missile barrage slams into Ukrainian cities; 6 dead

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A barrage of more than 80 Russian missiles and a smaller number of exploding drones hit residential buildings and critical infrastructure across Ukraine on Thursday, killing six people and leaving hundreds of thousands without heat or electricity.
Albertans exploring 2030 Commonwealth Games bid in communities across the province

Albertans exploring 2030 Commonwealth Games bid in communities across the province

CALGARY — A group of Albertans says they have started to explore whether communities across the province could host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
Tucker Carlson's scorn for Trump revealed in court papers

Tucker Carlson's scorn for Trump revealed in court papers

NEW YORK (AP) — A defamation lawsuit is revealing scornful behind-the-scenes opinions by Fox News figures about Donald Trump, including a Tucker Carlson text message declaring, “I hate him passionately."
Man accused of throwing gravel at Trudeau at 2021 campaign stop pleads guilty

Man accused of throwing gravel at Trudeau at 2021 campaign stop pleads guilty

LONDON, Ont. — An Ontario man accused of throwing gravel at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a September 2021 campaign stop has pleaded guilty to a charge of common assault.
Online Streaming Act back in House, minister intends to reject some Senate amendments

Online Streaming Act back in House, minister intends to reject some Senate amendments

OTTAWA — The Liberal government's controversial Online Streaming Act is back in the House of Commons, where MPs are set to debate the Senate's amendments.
Closing arguments in Winnipeg trial of retired priest charged with indecent assault

Closing arguments in Winnipeg trial of retired priest charged with indecent assault

WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg judge is left to decide whether a young girl was assaulted in the bathroom of a residential school more than 50 years ago based on the memories of the now-adult woman and the 93-year-old retired priest accused of committing the act. 
Cyber attack hits engineering giant with contracts for military bases, power plants

Cyber attack hits engineering giant with contracts for military bases, power plants

OTTAWA — A Canadian engineering giant whose work involves critical military, power and transportation infrastructure across the country has been hit with a ransomware attack.
Giving the middle finger is a 'God-given' right, says Quebec judge

Giving the middle finger is a 'God-given' right, says Quebec judge

MONTREAL — Giving someone the middle finger is a "God-given" right that belongs to all Canadians, a Quebec judge said as he recently acquitted a Montreal-area man of criminal harassment and uttering threats.
Liberal MP, former cabinet minister Marc Garneau is leaving the House of Commons

Liberal MP, former cabinet minister Marc Garneau is leaving the House of Commons

OTTAWA — Liberal MP and former cabinet minister Marc Garneau is resigning after 15 years in politics.
As Supreme Court justice faces complaint, bill would change handling of allegations

As Supreme Court justice faces complaint, bill would change handling of allegations

OTTAWA — A new law working its way through Parliament could soon change the process for handling allegations against judges — even as a Supreme Court justice remains on leave while a complaint against him is reviewed.
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