The Canadian Press

Police make arrests as Ottawa blockade members defy orders to leave

OTTAWA — Police arrested two of the main organizers behind an antigovernment demonstration on Parliament Hill late Thursday, as large trucks continued to ignore demands they...

Convoy protests creating political nightmare for Liberals and Conservatives alike

Political pressure grows for end to convoy protests as Ottawa warns of weekend surge

OTTAWA — Pressure has mounted on both sides of the border, and across the political aisle in Canada, for protesters blockading key crossings with the U.S....

Poll: Nearly 30% of Canadians say it’s time to ‘learn to live’ with COVID-19

A new poll suggests almost 30 per cent of Canadians believe it’s time to lift pandemic restrictions and “learn to live” with the COVID-19 virus, while...

Canada, Britain discussing Russia sanctions if it invades Ukraine, says U.K. envoy

OTTAWA — Britain’s envoy to Canada says the two countries are co-operating on a tough new set of sanctions against Russia if it invades Ukraine. Susannah...

Queen balances personal with symbolic, creating an unmatched legacy in Canada

VANCOUVER — The Queen has adapted to the expansion of liberal democracies while respecting ancient royal customs to create a magic dust that has left an...

Long road to recovery for Quebec’s cultural sector after COVID-19 shutdowns

MONTREAL — Quebec’s theatres and concert halls are preparing to reopen to the public on Monday, but leaders in the industry say it will be a...

Race for the next Conservative leader begins as Poilievre announces his bid

OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre, the Conservatives’ high-profile finance critic, launched his bid Saturday to become the party’s next leader, with many fellow members of Parliament already...

John Honderich, former publisher of the Toronto Star, dies at 75

TORONTO — Known for his trademark bow ties and imposing six-foot-two presence, John Allen Honderich was an old-fashioned newspaperman with ink in his veins and a...

Judge to decide on petition over B.C. Liberal leadership vote

VANCOUVER — A judge was expected to deliver her decision today on a petition that asks the British Columbia Supreme Court to delay the release of...