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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.
World Ski and Snowboard Festival returns to Whistler April 10

World Ski and Snowboard Festival returns to Whistler April 10

Event will mark the first in-person WSSF since 2019
'Nimble:' Alberta introduces firearms act to counter federal legislation

'Nimble:' Alberta introduces firearms act to counter federal legislation

EDMONTON — The Alberta government introduced legislation Tuesday aimed at bulking up in its ongoing firearms feud with the federal government.
Unpaid oilpatch taxes rise again despite industry boom, say rural municipalities

Unpaid oilpatch taxes rise again despite industry boom, say rural municipalities

EDMONTON — Unpaid municipal taxes from the Alberta oilpatch keep rising despite the industry's boom, the province's rural communities say.
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