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Prime Minister Trudeau makes trip to Bermuda to eulogize longtime family friend

Prime Minister Trudeau makes trip to Bermuda to eulogize longtime family friend

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is travelling to Bermuda today to give a eulogy at the funeral for businessman Peter Green.
In the news today: Justin Trudeau and Canada criticized by Donald Trump's appointees

In the news today: Justin Trudeau and Canada criticized by Donald Trump's appointees

Here is a roundup of stories from The 91Ô­´´ Press designed to bring you up to speed...
'No yellow brick road': Atwood weighs in on U.S. election at Calgary forum

'No yellow brick road': Atwood weighs in on U.S. election at Calgary forum

CALGARY — Margaret Atwood has been called prescient — particularly when it comes to her famous 1985 dystopia "The Handmaid's Tale" and the recent rollback of reproductive rights in the United States — but the renowned 91Ô­´´ author says her predict
Swearing-in ceremonies at B.C. legislature mark start of new political season

Swearing-in ceremonies at B.C. legislature mark start of new political season

VICTORIA — Two newly elected members of British Columbia's Green Party will officially take their seats in the legislature following the first of three swearing-in ceremonies since last month's provincial election.
Chrystia Freeland says carbon rebate for small businesses will be tax-free

Chrystia Freeland says carbon rebate for small businesses will be tax-free

OTTAWA — Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the Canada carbon rebate for small businesses will be tax-free.
Former B.C. premier John Horgan, who connected with people, dies at 65

Former B.C. premier John Horgan, who connected with people, dies at 65

VICTORIA — John Horgan would often say he believed most people in British Columbia were New Democrats deep down but they just didn't know it yet.
B.C. teen with bird flu is in critical care, infection source unknown: health officer

B.C. teen with bird flu is in critical care, infection source unknown: health officer

The teenager who tested positive for bird flu in British Columbia is in critical condition and "experiencing acute respiratory distress" while being treated at B.C. Children's Hospital, the provincial health officer says. Dr.
'He was a fighter': Tributes to former B.C. premier John Horgan

'He was a fighter': Tributes to former B.C. premier John Horgan

Tributes to former British Columbia premier John Horgan are flowing after his death on Tuesday at the age of 65. Here are some of them: "John embodied kindness and courage. He was a fighter.
'Desperate gesture': Quebec group denounces Supreme Court move on historic decisions

'Desperate gesture': Quebec group denounces Supreme Court move on historic decisions

MONTREAL — A Quebec civil liberties group says it intends to push forward with legal action after the Supreme Court of Canada responded to its translation demand by simply removing thousands of unilingual English judgments from its website last week.
Federal government launching research institute for AI safety

Federal government launching research institute for AI safety

OTTAWA — The federal government is opening a research centre that will study the dangers posed by artificial intelligence technology.