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Here's the latest as Mark Carney becomes Canada's 24th prime minister

Here's the latest as Mark Carney becomes Canada's 24th prime minister

OTTAWA — Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister in a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa today. Here's the latest on today's events — which also included the introduction of a new cabinet (all times Eastern): _____ 2:30 p.m.
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Mark Carney makes global headlines from tariffs to Canadian sovereignty

Mark Carney makes global headlines from tariffs to Canadian sovereignty

OTTAWA — Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister Friday, along with a leaner Liberal cabinet that he said is focused on "meeting the moment" and facing down the threat posed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Vancouver Whitecaps look to continue white-hot start to MLS campaign

Vancouver Whitecaps look to continue white-hot start to MLS campaign

The Vancouver Whitecaps are getting noticed. The attention is warranted with the way the ‘Caps have started the season — three straight wins in Major League Soccer play and a big result over a LIGA MX giant.
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Carney says his government starts in a moment of crisis in Canada-U.S. relations

Carney says his government starts in a moment of crisis in Canada-U.S. relations

OTTAWA — Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister in a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Friday morning, along with a leaner Liberal cabinet that he said is focused on "meeting the moment" and facing down the threat posed by U.S.
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Senate gives final approval to a bill that would increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers

Senate gives final approval to a bill that would increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate gave final approval Friday to a bill that would result in more prison sentences for fentanyl traffickers as both Republicans and Democrats seek to show they can act to rein in distribution of the deadly drug.
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Canada's Howden wins World Cup ski cross gold, teammate Drury takes bronze

Canada's Howden wins World Cup ski cross gold, teammate Drury takes bronze

THE BLUE MOUNTAINS, Ont. — Canada's Reece Howden won ski cross gold and teammate Kevin Drury earned bronze at a World Cup on Friday at Craigleith Ski Club. Howden, from Cultus Lake, B.C.
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Immigration officials arrest second person who participated in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia

Immigration officials arrest second person who participated in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal immigration authorities arrested a second person who participated in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University, and have revoked the visa of another student, they announced Friday.
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Philippine ex-President Duterte appears by video link at International Criminal Court hearing

Philippine ex-President Duterte appears by video link at International Criminal Court hearing

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Jailed former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared Friday by videoconference before judges at the International Criminal Court , days after his arrest in Manila on murder charges linked to the deadly “ war on dr
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Outstanding warrant blitz leads to 69 arrests

Outstanding warrant blitz leads to 69 arrests

During the four-week initiative, officers on regular duties kept an eye out for wanted people
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Nova Scotia Realtors want province to drop planned increase to deed transfer tax

Nova Scotia Realtors want province to drop planned increase to deed transfer tax

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government's plan to double a deed transfer tax for non-resident homebuyers needs to be reconsidered, says the association for the province’s Realtors.
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