The Latest: New Zealand condemns Russian actions in Ukraine
The latest on the Russia-Ukraine crisis: WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand's government summoned Russian Ambassador Georgii Zuev to meet Wednesday with top diplomatic officials who are
Hong Kong orders mandatory COVID-19 tests for all residents
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong will test its entire population of 7.5 million people for COVID-19 in March, the city’s leader said Tuesday, as it grapples with its worst outbreak driven by the omicron variant.
Ukraine crisis jolts Europe to push for secure energy supply
MADRID (AP) — Surging energy prices and the Russia-Ukraine conflict are making European leaders think hard about energy security — particularly their decades-old reliance on Moscow for natural gas.
UN expert criticizes China, Russia for arms sales to Myanmar
GENEVA (AP) — An independent human rights expert working with the United Nations is criticizing China and Russia for allegedly supplying weapons used by Myanmar’s military against civilians since it seized power last year.
Key convoy organizer Tamara Lich denied bail while Patrick King appears in court
OTTAWA — One of the most visible organizers behind the protests against COVID-19 restrictions and the Liberal government near Parliament Hill was denied bail Tuesday. An Ontario court judge said she believed there was a substantial likelihood Tamara Li...
Ottawa recovery dominates first day back in session at Ontario legislature
TORONTO — Ontario intends to offer financial support for businesses affected by recent protests against COVID-19 measures, the province's finance minister said Tuesday as legislators debated the government's handling of the lengthy demonstrations. Pete...
Alberta aiming to double private surgeries in public health-care system
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the spring sitting of the legislature will focus on health care and a plan to double the number of surgeries done in private facilities. Kenney says the aim is to boost the number of
‘Left in the dark.’ Nova Scotia premier frustrated with mass shooting inquiry
HALIFAX — The commissioners leading the inquiry into the 2020 mass shooting that claimed 22 lives in Nova Scotia began their first day of hearings on the defensive Tuesday after Premier Tim Houston accused them of disrespecting the victims' families. ...
B.C. budget includes $2.1B in disaster relief; $5.5B deficit for next fiscal year
VICTORIA — British Columbia has earmarked $2.1 billion to fund disaster recovery efforts and future response to the threats posed by wildfires, floods and heat waves in a budget that forecasts a $5.5-billion deficit. Finance Minister Selina Robinson sa...
Putin gets no support from UN Security Council over Ukraine
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin received no support from members of the U.N. Security Council at an emergency meeting Monday night for his actions to bring separatists in eastern Ukraine under Moscow’s control.
