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US president-elect's son shares post on X of Donald Trump buying Canada on Amazon

US president-elect's son shares post on X of Donald Trump buying Canada on Amazon

OTTAWA — U-S president-elect Donald Trump and those in his corner continue to send out strong messages about Canada.
In the news today: Online Harms Act among bills stuck in House

In the news today: Online Harms Act among bills stuck in House

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Quebec doing better job at retaining immigrants, Atlantic Canada still struggling

Quebec doing better job at retaining immigrants, Atlantic Canada still struggling

MONTREAL — Immigrants are increasingly choosing to stay in Quebec, according to a new report from Statistics Canada, but the same isn't true in the Atlantic region, which continues to lose newcomers to the rest of the country.
Trudeau could stay or go. Either way, Canadians should brace for a spring election

Trudeau could stay or go. Either way, Canadians should brace for a spring election

OTTAWA — Canada appears to be barrelling toward a spring election now that the NDP is vowing to vote down the government early next year — whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stays on or not.
Parties agree on the need to act on online harms, but time is running out for new law

Parties agree on the need to act on online harms, but time is running out for new law

OTTAWA — Justice Minister Arif Virani is unapologetic about the money it would take to set up new regulators to tackle online harms under his proposed legislation.
After decades in the gnar, B.C. mountain biking royalty go beyond the extreme

After decades in the gnar, B.C. mountain biking royalty go beyond the extreme

NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. — Betty Birrell expertly guides her mountain bike over an elevated wooden ramp, catching some air, then lands smoothly on a trail she's ridden countless times before.
Canada's chief actuary report at odds with Alberta's pension plan estimate

Canada's chief actuary report at odds with Alberta's pension plan estimate

EDMONTON — A report from Canada's chief actuary suggests Alberta would not be entitled to more than half of the Canada Pension Plan's assets that the province has argued it should get if it were to leave the investment fund.
Trudeau participates in Canada-U.S. relations cabinet committee amid calls to resign

Trudeau participates in Canada-U.S. relations cabinet committee amid calls to resign

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was taking part in a cabinet committee meeting on Canada-U.S. relations today, amid increasing calls for his resignation.
Judge rejects lawsuit tied to controversial 2017 Montreal Formula E car race

Judge rejects lawsuit tied to controversial 2017 Montreal Formula E car race

MONTREAL — An entrepreneur who sued the City of Montreal for not considering his bid to organize a 2017 electric car race has failed to obtain the more than $3 million in compensation he was seeking.
Union for striking aviation fuel workers in Vancouver says aging pipeline poses risk

Union for striking aviation fuel workers in Vancouver says aging pipeline poses risk

BURNABY, B.C. — A union representing striking aviation fuel workers in British Columbia is warning that diversion of the fuel to get around the industrial action could pose an environmental hazard.
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