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Trump comments about Meng a 'salvo' in trade war with China, her lawyer says

Trump comments about Meng a 'salvo' in trade war with China, her lawyer says

VANCOUVER — A lawyer for Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou accused former U.S. president Donald Trump of co-opting her extradition proceedings in an effort to use her as leverage in trade negotiations with China.
Winter supply of Chinook salmon critical to survival of orcas, says study

Winter supply of Chinook salmon critical to survival of orcas, says study

VANCOUVER — Endangered southern resident killer whales would have a much better chance of survival if chinook were in their hunting grounds during winter off the coast of British Columbia, a new study says.
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

OTTAWA — The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 7:20 p.m.
A look at the studies from Israel, U.K. that informed B.C.'s second-dose delay

A look at the studies from Israel, U.K. that informed B.C.'s second-dose delay

VANCOUVER — Studies from Israel and the United Kingdom showed that a single dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine significantly reduced COVID-19 infections, helping to guide British Columbia's decision to delay the second dose of vaccines by four month
Nunavut judge grants injunction against hunters who protested at mine site

Nunavut judge grants injunction against hunters who protested at mine site

IQALUIT, Nunavut — A Nunavut judge has granted a mining company an injunction against hunters who stopped its iron ore operation when they protested at the site last month.
Ex-ombudsman says he told defence minister about Vance allegations in 2018

Ex-ombudsman says he told defence minister about Vance allegations in 2018

OTTAWA — Former military ombudsman Gary Walbourne told a parliamentary committee Wednesday that he informed Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan of allegations of misconduct against Gen.
Public Health Agency of Canada budgets $5B for COVID-19 vaccines, treatments

Public Health Agency of Canada budgets $5B for COVID-19 vaccines, treatments

OTTAWA — The Public Health Agency of Canada expects to spend up to $5 billion on vaccines and other COVID-19 treatments. Federal budget documents show $5.
Kielburger brothers decline request to testify before 'partisan' Commons committee

Kielburger brothers decline request to testify before 'partisan' Commons committee

OTTAWA — WE Charity co-founders Craig and Marc Kielburger are declining requests to testify before two House of Commons committees.
Jewish groups raise anti-Semitism concerns ahead of NDP MP's chat with Corbyn

Jewish groups raise anti-Semitism concerns ahead of NDP MP's chat with Corbyn

OTTAWA — Two prominent Jewish advocacy groups are voicing concerns about anti-Semitism ahead of a public conversation between NDP MP Niki Ashton and former U.K. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.
Minassian decision opens door for verdict of not criminally responsible due to autism

Minassian decision opens door for verdict of not criminally responsible due to autism

TORONTO — The judge who found Alek Minassian guilty of murder and attempted murder in the Toronto van attack set Canadian precedent Wednesday by considering autism a "mental disorder" under the Criminal Code.
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