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New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs speaks in Fredericton, N.B. on Thursday, February 9, 2023. The Spanish company behind a proposal to export liquefied natural gas to Europe through a terminal in Saint John, N.B., says it will not go ahead with the project because the costs are too high. Higgs says he is disappointed by Repsol's decision to drop the project but not completely surprised because he was aware of issues surrounding costs.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Stephen MacGillivray

Spanish company drops LNG terminal in New Brunswick citing high costs to ship gas

The Spanish company behind a proposal to export liquefied natural gas to…

New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs speaks in Fredericton, N.B. on Thursday, February 9, 2023. The Spanish company behind a proposal to export liquefied natural gas to Europe through a terminal in Saint John, N.B., says it will not go ahead with the project because the costs are too high. Higgs says he is disappointed by Repsol's decision to drop the project but not completely surprised because he was aware of issues surrounding costs.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Stephen MacGillivray
Edmonton Police Const. Travis Jordan, left, and Const. Brett Ryan are seen in a composite image made from two undated handout photos. People in Edmonton and across Canada are paying tribute to two city police officers who were fatally shot while responding to a domestic violence call. Constables Brett Ryan and Travis Jordan were gunned down early Thursday morning after entering an apartment building. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Edmonton Police Service, *MANDATORY CREDIT*

Police say no warning of violence before teen shot and killed 2 Edmonton officers

Edmonton police say two officers who were shot and killed by a…

Edmonton Police Const. Travis Jordan, left, and Const. Brett Ryan are seen in a composite image made from two undated handout photos. People in Edmonton and across Canada are paying tribute to two city police officers who were fatally shot while responding to a domestic violence call. Constables Brett Ryan and Travis Jordan were gunned down early Thursday morning after entering an apartment building. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Edmonton Police Service, *MANDATORY CREDIT*
The city of Edmonton skyline is shown on Wednesday, Feb.15, 2023. The federal government has announced more than $80 million over five years toward the Canadian Critical Drug Initiative in Edmonton. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Federal government announces $80M for critical drug initiative in Alberta

The federal government has announced more than $80 million over five years…

The city of Edmonton skyline is shown on Wednesday, Feb.15, 2023. The federal government has announced more than $80 million over five years toward the Canadian Critical Drug Initiative in Edmonton. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline is seen underway in Kamloops, B.C., Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Indigenous-led prospective buyer ‘not going away’ even as Trans Mountain costs spiral

An Indigenous-led initiative is still pursuing ownership of the Trans Mountain pipeline,…

Construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline is seen underway in Kamloops, B.C., Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Tailings samples are being tested during a tour of Imperial's oil sands research centre in Calgary, Alta., Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault wants to set up a new group with the Alberta government and Indigenous communities to monitor and oversee contamination problems in the oilsands. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Ottawa requests joint ‘working group’ on oilsands contamination with Alberta

Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault has further spelled out what he wants…

Tailings samples are being tested during a tour of Imperial's oil sands research centre in Calgary, Alta., Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault wants to set up a new group with the Alberta government and Indigenous communities to monitor and oversee contamination problems in the oilsands. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki appears as a witness at the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Monday, July 25, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Internal documents show what RCMP considered ‘lessons learned’ from ‘Freedom Convoy’

After policing the “Freedom Convoy,” the RCMP came away with lessons learned,…

RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki appears as a witness at the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Monday, July 25, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Statistics Canada building and signs are pictured in Ottawa on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Canada's inflation rate likely took another dip last month, but with many Canadians still struggling with the cost of living, the federal government is facing pressure to deliver more help in the upcoming budget. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Inflation is easing but Ottawa faces pressure to help those who have fallen behind

Canada’s inflation rate likely took another dip last month, but with many…

Statistics Canada building and signs are pictured in Ottawa on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Canada's inflation rate likely took another dip last month, but with many Canadians still struggling with the cost of living, the federal government is facing pressure to deliver more help in the upcoming budget. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
David Johnston looks on during a farewell reception in Ottawa on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017. Former governor general Johnston says he will have a hand in determining his own mandate as special rapporteur on foreign interference in recent federal elections.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Johnston will finalize own mandate for election interference probe

Former governor general David Johnston says he will have a hand in…

David Johnston looks on during a farewell reception in Ottawa on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017. Former governor general Johnston says he will have a hand in determining his own mandate as special rapporteur on foreign interference in recent federal elections.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Deputy RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme appears as a witness at the Public Order Emergency Commission, Tuesday, November 15, 2022 in Ottawa. Duheme will step into the role as the force's top Mountie until a permanent replacement is found for Brenda Lucki. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Deputy commissioner Mike Duheme to becomes interim top Mountie as Lucki retires

The federal government says Mike Duheme will be the interim commissioner of…

Deputy RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme appears as a witness at the Public Order Emergency Commission, Tuesday, November 15, 2022 in Ottawa. Duheme will step into the role as the force's top Mountie until a permanent replacement is found for Brenda Lucki. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Edmonton Police Const. Travis Jordan, left, and Const. Brett Ryan are seen in a composite image made from two undated handout photos. People in Edmonton and across Canada are paying tribute to two city police officers who were fatally shot while responding to a domestic violence call. Constables Brett Ryan and Travis Jordan were gunned down early Thursday morning after entering an apartment building. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Edmonton Police Service, *MANDATORY CREDIT*

People honouring two slain Edmonton police officers gunned down responding to a call

People in Edmonton and across Canada are paying tribute to two city…

Edmonton Police Const. Travis Jordan, left, and Const. Brett Ryan are seen in a composite image made from two undated handout photos. People in Edmonton and across Canada are paying tribute to two city police officers who were fatally shot while responding to a domestic violence call. Constables Brett Ryan and Travis Jordan were gunned down early Thursday morning after entering an apartment building. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Edmonton Police Service, *MANDATORY CREDIT*
Avril Lavigne confronts a topless protester during the Junos on Monday, March 13, 2023. Casey Hatherly, 37, has appeared in Edmonton court on a charge of mischief.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Timothy Matwey

‘Just tell Avril I’m not mad,’ says topless Junos protester after being charged

A woman facing a criminal charge after a topless protest at the…

Avril Lavigne confronts a topless protester during the Junos on Monday, March 13, 2023. Casey Hatherly, 37, has appeared in Edmonton court on a charge of mischief.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Timothy Matwey
Hannah Waddingham, a member of the cast of "Ted Lasso," poses for a portrait at the Four Seasons Hotel on Monday, March 6, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP)

Does ‘Ted Lasso’ end with season 3? What to … believe

Ted Lasso returned Wednesday for its third season and while there are…

Hannah Waddingham, a member of the cast of "Ted Lasso," poses for a portrait at the Four Seasons Hotel on Monday, March 6, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP)
A Sobeys grocery store is seen in Halifax on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

Empire reports $125.7M net earnings as it rebounds from Sobeys cyberattack

Empire Company Ltd. said its net earnings hit $125.7 million in its…

A Sobeys grocery store is seen in Halifax on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
A biologist and wild horse researcher is calling for stronger federal and provincial protections for the animals after 17 carcasses were found in rural British Columbia. Wild horse mares walk along an oil and gas roadway on crown land near Sundre, Alta., Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Researcher calls for more wild horse protections after 17 shot dead in rural B.C.

A biologist and wild horse researcher is calling for stronger federal and…

A biologist and wild horse researcher is calling for stronger federal and provincial protections for the animals after 17 carcasses were found in rural British Columbia. Wild horse mares walk along an oil and gas roadway on crown land near Sundre, Alta., Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
King Charles speaks to members of the Commonwealth community during the annual Commonwealth Day reception at Buckingham Palace in London, Monday March 13, 2023. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will hold a special ceremony marking the coronation of King Charles on May 6. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Daniel Leal/Pool via AP

Canada will hold special ceremony to mark May 6 coronation of King Charles: Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will hold a special ceremony marking…

King Charles speaks to members of the Commonwealth community during the annual Commonwealth Day reception at Buckingham Palace in London, Monday March 13, 2023. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will hold a special ceremony marking the coronation of King Charles on May 6. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Daniel Leal/Pool via AP
Taps are photographed at a gas station in Frankfurt, Germany, on Oct. 5, 2022. Crude oil prices took a beating Wednesday as market chaos related to a spreading banking crisis continued. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Michael Probst

Oil prices plunge, Canadian energy stocks take beating as global banking fears spread

Crude oil prices took a beating Wednesday as market chaos related to…

Taps are photographed at a gas station in Frankfurt, Germany, on Oct. 5, 2022. Crude oil prices took a beating Wednesday as market chaos related to a spreading banking crisis continued. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Michael Probst
A man is silhouetted walking past a Conservative Party logo before the opening of the Party's national convention in Halifax, Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

Conservative party criticized for disqualifying candidate in nomination race battle

The federal Conservative party is defending its decision to oust a candidate…

A man is silhouetted walking past a Conservative Party logo before the opening of the Party's national convention in Halifax, Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
Former governor general David Johnston appears before a Commons committee on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Former governor general David Johnston named special rapporteur on foreign meddling

Former governor general David Johnston has been named as the special rapporteur…

Former governor general David Johnston appears before a Commons committee on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
An RCMP officer wears a body camera at the detachment in Bible Hill, N.S., on Sunday, April 18, 2021. A Calgary criminologist says Alberta's plan to make all police services in the province use body cameras could come with prohibitive costs and take a long time to put in place. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

Alberta’s plan to mandate police body cameras could be expensive: criminologist

A criminologist says Alberta’s plan to make all police services in the…

An RCMP officer wears a body camera at the detachment in Bible Hill, N.S., on Sunday, April 18, 2021. A Calgary criminologist says Alberta's plan to make all police services in the province use body cameras could come with prohibitive costs and take a long time to put in place. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
The Alberta and federal governments say they will work together to understand what happened around public notifications of toxic seepage at an oilsands tailings pond. An oil worker holds raw oilsands near Fort McMurray, Alta., on July 9, 2008. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Federal and Alberta governments to study oilsands tailings leak communication

The Alberta and federal governments say they will work together to understand…

The Alberta and federal governments say they will work together to understand what happened around public notifications of toxic seepage at an oilsands tailings pond. An oil worker holds raw oilsands near Fort McMurray, Alta., on July 9, 2008. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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