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Defence in hockey players' trial suggests complainant wanted 'wild night' with group

Defence in hockey players' trial suggests complainant wanted 'wild night' with group

Defence lawyers for one of five hockey players accused of sexual assault suggested Tuesday the complainant asked him to call other players into a hotel room in June 2018 and later urged them to have sex with her.
B.C. coroner reopens investigation of Indigenous woman's death

B.C. coroner reopens investigation of Indigenous woman's death

British Columbia's chief coroner says he is reopening the investigation into the death of an Indigenous woman the day after her family went public with concerns about how her case was handled. Dr.
Carney says he pushed back against Trump in private on '51st state' notion

Carney says he pushed back against Trump in private on '51st state' notion

WASHINGTON — Canada will never become a U.S. state, Prime Minister Carney declared to President Donald Trump in public and private during White House meetings both leaders described as productive and cordial.
Permanent memorial being considered after Vancouver festival crash, organizer says

Permanent memorial being considered after Vancouver festival crash, organizer says

VANCOUVER — The chair of the group that organized a festival in Vancouver where 11 people were killed said talks are underway to set up a permanent memorial near the site of the tragedy.
Quick quotes: Reaction to Carney meeting Trump to talk trade, security

Quick quotes: Reaction to Carney meeting Trump to talk trade, security

OTTAWA — The world was watching when Prime Minister Mark Carney met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday.
Danielle Smith dismisses Doug Ford's warning against separatist threats from Alberta

Danielle Smith dismisses Doug Ford's warning against separatist threats from Alberta

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is urging her Ontario counterpart Doug Ford to mind his own business when it comes to talk of separating from Canada.
Conservatives choose Andrew Scheer as interim Opposition leader in Parliament

Conservatives choose Andrew Scheer as interim Opposition leader in Parliament

OTTAWA — The Conservative caucus has tapped former leader Andrew Scheer to lead the party in the House of Commons when Parliament resumes on May 26 — a role that's needed because Pierre Poilievre lost his seat in last week's election.
Mother visiting from Philippines was among Vancouver festival victims

Mother visiting from Philippines was among Vancouver festival victims

Family members and friends of those killed in a vehicle attack at a Vancouver festival are coming forward to tell the stories of their loved ones.
Alberta separatism talk goes too far in B.C., but some concerns get sympathy

Alberta separatism talk goes too far in B.C., but some concerns get sympathy

VANCOUVER — Politicians and business leaders in British Columbia say talk of separation in Alberta is an opening for better co-operation between Ottawa and Western provinces, but dividing the country is a step too far.
The Latest: Carney meets with Trump in Washington to talk trade, security

The Latest: Carney meets with Trump in Washington to talk trade, security

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney faced the first major test of his term today — meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington. Carney said last week he expected a "difficult but constructive" conversation.
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