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A statement released by the National Defence on Saturday says Canada was among several allies that provided support to the United States and United Kingdom during their latest strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. RAF Weapon Technicians prepare RAF Typhoon FRG4 aircraft to conduct further strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen, from RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-HO, Ministry of Defence, Cpl Samantha Drummee, *MANDATORY CREDIT*

Latest wave of U.S., Britain strikes on Yemin’s Houthis had Canada’s support

No Canadian weapons were use, but it supplied 2 planners and an intelligence analyst

 

The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is trying to make inroads with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, hoping to forestall the tensions and angst that marked the party’s last time in power. Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak speaks during a media event hosted by the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, in Saskatoon, Sask., Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards

New AFN chief looks to turn page with Poilievre from Harper-era tensions

Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak said she’s optimistic the Conservative Party leader will work with them

 

B.C. Premier David Eby, second from left, speaks to media during the closing news conference at the Council of the Federation Canadian premiers meeting at The Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg, Wednesday, July 12, 2023. The impact of carbon taxes on mounting cost-of-living pressures across Canada is slated to take centre stage at this week’s meeting of the country’s 13 premiers and territorial leaders in Halifax. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Premiers to focus on energy costs, health care at Halifax meeting of leaders

Rising cost of living, carbon pricing among topics to be discussed

 

An Adastra employee making cannabis products at the firm’s Aldergrove-area facility. (Black Press Media files)

Class action lawsuit targets Langley firm at centre of cocaine controversy

A law firm is seeking stockholders in Adastra Holdings for the planned lawsuit

An Adastra employee making cannabis products at the firm’s Aldergrove-area facility. (Black Press Media files)
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre addresses the Conservative caucus for the first time as leader during a meeting in Ottawa on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Federal Conservative leader tells followers to ‘go around’ the media

Pierre Poilievre asking for donations after facing heckling journalist

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Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre addresses the Conservative caucus for the first time as leader during a meeting in Ottawa on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Duncan Goguillot is seen holding a photo of Chuck Strahl on Jan. 31, 2000 in front of a Reform party flag. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress file)

Former Chilliwack Catholic priest accused of raping a boy in the 1970s

Vancouver Archdiocese and Duncan Goguillot, who worked for MP Chuck Strahl for 15 years, faces lawsuit

Duncan Goguillot is seen holding a photo of Chuck Strahl on Jan. 31, 2000 in front of a Reform party flag. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress file)
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh rallies supporters for a photo op at Nanaimo’s Sway’ A’ Lana Lagoon on Tuesday, July 5. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Singh talks doubling GST credits and more childcare benefits during B.C. stop

Federal NDP leader comes to Vancouver Island to talk cost of living, health care

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh rallies supporters for a photo op at Nanaimo’s Sway’ A’ Lana Lagoon on Tuesday, July 5. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
More than half of Canada’s forests have no industrial activity, and the remainder is strictly regulated, the Forest Products Association of Canada says. (B.C. government photo)

Forest poll part of anti-Canadian trade campaign, industry says

Ottawa funds group targeting U.S. wood product purchases

More than half of Canada’s forests have no industrial activity, and the remainder is strictly regulated, the Forest Products Association of Canada says. (B.C. government photo)
A U.S. F-35 fighter jet flies over the Eifel Mountains near Spangdahlem, Germany, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022. The Liberal government is expected to announce this afternoon that it will enter into final negotiations on purchasing the F-35. (Harald Tittel/dpa via AP)

Liberals launch negotiations to buy F-35 fighter jets

Decision doesn’t mean purchase of the U.S.-built stealth fighter a done deal

A U.S. F-35 fighter jet flies over the Eifel Mountains near Spangdahlem, Germany, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022. The Liberal government is expected to announce this afternoon that it will enter into final negotiations on purchasing the F-35. (Harald Tittel/dpa via AP)
Conservative MP Marc Dalton is running for Speaker of the House. (Special to The News)

Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge MP running for Speaker of Parliament

Dalton one of five MPs who would be Speaker of the House

Conservative MP Marc Dalton is running for Speaker of the House. (Special to The News)
Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin speaks to reporters outside the Gatineau Police Station after being processed, in Gatineau, Que., on August 18, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Judge strikes down Maj.-Gen. Fortin’s request for reinstatement to vaccine campaign

Judge says if Fortin was unhappy with federal decision, he should have filed a military complaint

Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin speaks to reporters outside the Gatineau Police Station after being processed, in Gatineau, Que., on August 18, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang