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Trudeau calls for stop to attacks on nuclear plant in Ukraine

Trudeau calls for stop to attacks on nuclear plant in Ukraine

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is condemning attacks on a major nuclear power plant in Ukraine.
'Attempt to interfere:' Former Alberta justice minister officially removed from post

'Attempt to interfere:' Former Alberta justice minister officially removed from post

EDMONTON — Suspended Alberta justice minister Kaycee Madu was moved to another cabinet post Friday following a report that concluded he tried to interfere in the administration of justice over a traffic ticket.
Canadian liquor stores pull Russian products amid conflict in Ukraine

Canadian liquor stores pull Russian products amid conflict in Ukraine

TORONTO — Crown liquor stores in several Canadian provinces were pulling Russian products from their shelves Friday in light of Russia's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ sanctions Putin, but Ukraine calls for no-fly zone against Russian bombardment

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ sanctions Putin, but Ukraine calls for no-fly zone against Russian bombardment

OTTAWA — As the Trudeau government trumpeted new sanctions against Russia's Vladimir Putin, desperate pleas from Ukrainian lawmakers for a no-fly zone to protect their civilians from Russian bombs went unanswered Friday by sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ and its NATO allies.
'Frank' talk as O'Regan nudges provinces, territories on paid sick leave

'Frank' talk as O'Regan nudges provinces, territories on paid sick leave

OTTAWA — sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s labour minister sounded a note of optimism on expanding paid sick leave Friday, even though a meeting with his provincial and territorial counterparts ended without resolving a patchwork system of policies.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ must be ready to welcome Ukrainians to safety: expert

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ must be ready to welcome Ukrainians to safety: expert

OTTAWA — Europe is facing a massive new migration crisis because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ should prepare to provide asylum to those fleeing the violence, says a Canadian security expert.
Some Canadians stay on in Ukraine amid Russian invasion

Some Canadians stay on in Ukraine amid Russian invasion

Chad Martz has spent the last few days in a mountainous region of western Ukraine purchasing food and basic supplies for those who've fled their homes due to the Russian invasion of the country.
Public health mandates could return, Tam warns, but favours lighter touch in future

Public health mandates could return, Tam warns, but favours lighter touch in future

OTTAWA — Canadian governments should be ready to resume public health measures if another serious variant of COVID-19 emerges, even as they scale back mandates for masks and vaccines, the country's chief public health officer said Friday.
Ottawa anti-government convoy organizer Pat King denied bail

Ottawa anti-government convoy organizer Pat King denied bail

OTTAWA — A prominent organizer of the three-week convoy protest outside Parliament Hill that snarled traffic, shuttered businesses and plagued residents with near-constant honking has been denied bail.
Group involved in Ottawa protest forges ahead with Emergencies Act injunction hearing

Group involved in Ottawa protest forges ahead with Emergencies Act injunction hearing

OTTAWA — A group involved in the recent protest in Ottawa against COVID-19 measures pressed ahead Friday in asking a court to halt federal use of the Emergencies Act, even though the government has already moved to revoke the powers.