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Conservatives set January dates for convention, review of Poilievre's leadership

Conservatives set January dates for convention, review of Poilievre's leadership

The convention is scheduled for Jan. 29 and 31 in Calgary.
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Mike Pemberton wins Yukon Liberal leadership race, will be next premier

Mike Pemberton wins Yukon Liberal leadership race, will be next premier

WHITEHORSE — Mike Pemberton has been named the new leader of the Yukon Liberal Party and will be the territory's 11th premier.
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In the news today: Search to continue for hikers after Banff rockfall

In the news today: Search to continue for hikers after Banff rockfall

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
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'We cannot waste any time': Anand promises 'action' and reform in foreign affairs

'We cannot waste any time': Anand promises 'action' and reform in foreign affairs

OTTAWA — Faced with escalating conflict in the Middle East, a collapsing global trade system and a department struggling to reform itself, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says she relishes the job of helping Canada navigate a turbulent world.
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Officials say one dead, three hurt in rockfall at Banff National Park hiking trail

Officials say one dead, three hurt in rockfall at Banff National Park hiking trail

They say the search continues to confirm no other hikers are missing following the early afternoon tragedy at Bow Glacier Falls, north of Lake Louise.
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Quebec dials back emissions projections due to global uncertainty

Quebec dials back emissions projections due to global uncertainty

MONTREAL — The Quebec government is scaling back its projections for greenhouse gas emissions reductions due to the Trump administration. A report published Thursday by the province's Environment Department says the current U.S.
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B.C. NDP caucus asks RCMP to investigate Rustad's claim of MLA blackmailers

B.C. NDP caucus asks RCMP to investigate Rustad's claim of MLA blackmailers

The chair of British Columbia's NDP caucus has written to the RCMP requesting an investigation into allegations that former members of the B.C. Conservative Opposition tried to blackmail their ex-colleagues.
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Victoria council backs plan to tackle declining social order in B.C.'s capital

Victoria council backs plan to tackle declining social order in B.C.'s capital

VICTORIA — Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto says she's "thrilled" councillors have signalled support for a plan to address declining social order caused by homelessness, addiction and a fraying health care system in the city.
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Canada facilitating commercial flights home for citizens fleeing Israel, Iran: Anand

Canada facilitating commercial flights home for citizens fleeing Israel, Iran: Anand

The federal government will help Canadians in Israel and Iran to fly home once they reach neighbouring countries, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Thursday.
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Federal power to sidestep Indian Act removed from major projects bill

Federal power to sidestep Indian Act removed from major projects bill

OTTAWA — The federal government's major projects legislation was amended by opposition parties on Wednesday to withdraw the power the bill gave cabinet to sidestep the Indian Act, following weeks of criticism from First Nations leaders.
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