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Ex-Mountie pleads not guilty to acting on behalf of China as foreign influence trial begins

A former Mountie accused of acting on behalf of the Chinese government pleaded not guilty Monday to laying the groundwork for a scheme to “induce” a multimillionaire Chinese expat to turn himself over to China where he was accused of financial crimes.
With budget release, P.E.I. auditor general says government is ‘in a bad situation right now’

The province’s auditor general pointed to his most recent annual report, in which there is a chapter on future sustainability. One recommendation he made is for governments to project 20 years into the future.
With budget release, P.E.I. auditor general says government is ‘in a bad situation right now’

The province’s auditor general pointed to his most recent annual report, in which there is a chapter on future sustainability. One recommendation he made is for governments to project 20 years into the future.
Habs take Game 1 in Tampa with hat trick from Slafkovsky

Juraj Slafkovsky scored his third power-play goal 1:22 into overtime and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 in Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday night.
B.C. government pulls back on DRIPA suspension again amid First Nations opposition

The B.C. Premier’s Office said Sunday evening the government won’t table changes to DRIPA during this sitting of the legislature. The premier is slated to hold a press conference on Monday outlining the government’s next steps.
Born with a rare deformity, Benny the foal might still grow up to be a racehorse

Benny the foal is only a few days old, but his owners say he’s already taking their stable by storm.
UFC president Dana White says he felt compelled to help Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting victim Maya Gebala

Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White says he offered to help Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala after he saw the incident reported by the media. “I would like to help in any way that I can,” he said during an April 18 post-fight press conference in Winnipeg, Man.
UFC president Dana White says he felt compelled to help Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting victim Maya Gebala

Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White says he offered to help Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala after he saw the incident reported by the media. “I would like to help in any way that I can,” he said during an April 18 post-fight press conference in Winnipeg, Man.
UFC president Dana White says he felt compelled to help Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting victim Maya Gebala

Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White says he offered to help Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala after he saw the incident reported by the media. “I would like to help in any way that I can,” he said during an April 18 post-fight press conference in Winnipeg, Man.
Andersen, Hurricanes shut out Senators in Game 1 after opening-faceoff fight

Logan Stankoven and Taylor Hall scored and Frederik Andersen came through with a big third-period performance in net to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the visiting Ottawa Senators 2-0 on Saturday to open their first-round playoff series.
Andersen, Hurricanes shut out Senators in Game 1 after opening-faceoff fight

Logan Stankoven and Taylor Hall scored and Frederik Andersen came through with a big third-period performance in net to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the visiting Ottawa Senators 2-0 on Saturday to open their first-round playoff series.
Mother moose removed from Calgary suburbs for the second time

The routine relocation of two moose this week came with a twist, when it was discovered the adult moose had been removed from the same northwest Calgary neighbourhood last year, only to find her way back to the same community and once again establish herself there with a calf.
Cavaliers overpower Raptors in playoff opener behind strong 2nd half

Donovan Mitchell scored 32 points, Max Strus had 24 off the bench and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the visiting Toronto Raptors 126-113 on Saturday in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.
P.E.I. no longer accepting heat pump rebate applications

Islanders can no longer apply for heat pump rebates through the provincial incentive program.
Gunman who killed at least 6, took hostages in Ukraine supermarket shot dead by police

A gunman who killed at least six people in the streets of Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, on Saturday before taking hostages and barricading himself in a nearby supermarket has been shot dead by police, Ukrainian officials said.
Murder charges to be withdrawn against alleged poison seller Kenneth Law, lawyer says

Crown prosecutors are withdrawing all 14 murder charges laid against an Ontario man accused of selling a toxic substance to people at risk of self-harm, according to his lawyer. In turn, Kenneth Law will plead guilty to counselling or aiding suicide, Matthew Gourlay told CBC News on Friday evening.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick takes a swipe at Canada’s trade strategy ahead of review

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Friday criticized the current iteration of North America’s free trade agreement as a bad deal, taking a swipe at Canada’s trade strategy ahead of upcoming negotiations.
P.E.I. kids won’t receive books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library after budget cut

A program that provided Prince Edward Island children with free books in the mail every month is ending as part of cuts in the province’s 2026-27 operational budget.
Our political panel breaks down the P.E.I. budget and a conflict of interest controversy

It was a busy week in the P.E.I. Legislature, including the tabling of the government’s operational budget and questions about cabinet minister Sidney MacEwen’s fishing licence. CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin spoke with Sally Pitt and Paul MacNeill to get their takes.
Prince George Cougars fined $1,500 after rowdy crowd disrupts game, throws beer onto ice

The Prince George Cougars failed to provide adequate security during a chaotic game against the Penticton Vees, Western Hockey League officials say.
Prince George Cougars fined $1,500 after rowdy crowd disrupts game, throws beer onto ice

The Prince George Cougars failed to provide adequate security during a chaotic game against the Penticton Vees, Western Hockey League officials say.
Prince George Cougars fined $1,500 after rowdy crowd disrupts game, throws beer onto ice

The Prince George Cougars failed to provide adequate security during a chaotic game against the Penticton Vees, Western Hockey League officials say.
Prince George Cougars fined $1,500 after rowdy crowd disrupts game, throws beer onto ice

The Prince George Cougars failed to provide adequate security during a chaotic game against the Penticton Vees, Western Hockey League officials say.
Prince George Cougars fined $1,500 after rowdy crowd disrupts game, throws beer onto ice

The Prince George Cougars failed to provide adequate security during a chaotic game against the Penticton Vees, Western Hockey League officials say.
Prince George Cougars fined $1,500 after rowdy crowd disrupts game, throws beer onto ice

The Prince George Cougars failed to provide adequate security during a chaotic game against the Penticton Vees, Western Hockey League officials say.
Prince George Cougars fined $1,500 after rowdy crowd disrupts game, throws beer onto ice

The Prince George Cougars failed to provide adequate security during a chaotic game against the Penticton Vees, Western Hockey League officials say.
U.S. singer D4vd arrested on suspicion of killing teen girl found dead in his Tesla

U.S. singer D4vd has been arrested on suspicion of killing a 14-year-old girl whose decomposed body was found last year in an apparently abandoned Tesla that was registered to him and towed from the Hollywood Hills, police said Thursday.
Trump rails against latest court decision on stalled White House ballroom project

U.S. President Donald Trump railed against a federal judge’s decision on Thursday that continues to block above-ground construction of a $400-million US White House ballroom, allowing only below-ground work on a bunker and other “national security facilities” at the site.
Opposition says government’s climate promises ‘mean very little’ after program cuts

Several programs that fall under P.E.I.’s Department of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy are being slashed as the provincial department faces a $40-million budget cut.
Waymo is taking steps to get its robotaxis on Toronto streets. But roadblocks await

The autonomous taxi operator Waymo appears to be taking steps to break into the Canadian market, eyeing Toronto as a new testing ground for its self-driving fleet. But it may face technological, political and environmental roadblocks — including the harsh reality of Canadian winters — as it seeks to expand north.
P.E.I. cabinet minister will fish for lobster after all, as DFO denies substitute operator request

Prince Edward Island cabinet minister Sidney MacEwen will be on the water fishing lobster this spring after Fisheries and Oceans Canada denied his request to name a substitute operator for his fleet.
Canadian performer Rezz cancels Coachella set due to health concerns

After performing during the first weekend of Coachella, Ukrainian-Canadian performer DJ Rezz has cancelled her second weekend set at the California music festival, citing issues with her health.
Foreign minister says she spoke to Lebanese counterpart in wake of Canadian citizen’s killing

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said she spoke with her Lebanese counterpart on Tuesday to express condolences on the killing of a Canadian citizen in the country last week, but declined to sanction Israel, which his family blames for the death.
Does Vancouver have the appetite for an MLB team? Critics doubt mayor’s proposal

As Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim puts forward a motion seeking to attract a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise to the city, critics are doubtful whether the city can put forward an attractive enough business case and sustain the franchise.
7-Eleven sandwiches, subs and wraps recalled over Listeria concerns

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency on Tuesday ordered a recall of 7-Eleven brand sandwiches, subs and wraps due to potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes.
Michigan updates air quality alert system as wildfire smoke season approaches

After Canadian wildfires brought extremely poor air quality to Detroit in the summers of 2023 and 2025, Michigan is updating how it communicates air quality risks to residents this year.
Toronto Tempo select UCLA guard Kiki Rice with first-ever WNBA draft pick

Kiki Rice is the Toronto Tempo’s first-ever WNBA draft pick. The Tempo selected the UCLA guard sixth overall in the first round Monday, 10 days after adding its first players in the WNBA expansion draft.
Defence to challenge who was at the wheel as Albany Y fatal impaired driving trial begins

The trial for a Charlottetown man accused of impaired driving causing death got underway Monday in Slemon Park — with the defense intending to challenge who was actually driving the vehicle on Aug. 2, 2024.
Hootsuite founder Ryan Holmes returns to CEO role on interim basis, as Irina Novoselsky exits

The CEO of Hootsuite has stepped down after spending the last several months defending a contract between the company and a controversial U.S. government department, making way for the firm’s founder to return on an interim basis.
P.E.I. government tosses Charlottetown tiny home development plans for 2nd time

Last week, the provincial government cancelled plans for a tiny home development in Miltonvale Park, stating the 25 units would be relocated to Hillsborough Park. That idea has now also been scrapped.
Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods

Rory McIlroy joined more elite company Sunday at the Masters when he pulled away with a pair of birdies around Amen Corner and, as usual, saved a little drama for the end before taking his place in Augusta National history as only the fourth back-to-back champion.
Justin Bieber takes Coachella crowd on a nostalgic YouTube detour

Justin Bieber returned to the platform that first made him a viral sensation on the Coachella stage Saturday night, huddling up to a laptop for a nostalgic YouTube-powered detour during his headlining set.
Islanders have ‘high need’ for early learning centres, says early childhood associate

The Kinkora Early Learning Centre celebrated its five-year anniversary on Sunday with a special pancake breakfast.
How Iran is using executions to crush dissent

Human rights groups say Iran is speeding up executions of political dissidents and anti-regime protesters who took to the streets in January. Families and activists say any negotiations to end the war must be conditioned on ending the killings.
Liberals will keep working across party lines even if byelections deliver majority: MacKinnon

As the Liberals gear up for three federal byelections on Monday that could deliver them a majority government, House leader Steven MacKinnon says the government will “continue that impulse of working across party lines” even if it’s not required to co-operate to pass legislation.



