Health Canada approves 2nd generic version of Ozempic — and it's Canadian

Health Canada has approved the second generic version of brand-name Ozempic, this one manufactured by Canadian company Apotex.


Trump tells U.S. Congress that ceasefire 'terminated' Iran conflict, as war powers deadline arrives

In a letter to congressional leaders on Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump declared that a ceasefire had "terminated" hostilities against Iran, as he sought to bolster his argument that he does not need lawmakers' permission to continue the conflict.


How Alto plans to buy out property owners for its high-speed rail plans

The Crown corporation behind Canada’s proposed high-speed rail line has released new details on how it plans to expropriate and compensate land owners to carry out the multibillion-dollar project.


Liberals commit to open committees amid flak for moving several behind closed doors

The Liberal government's House leader says he's committed to ensuring parliamentary committees operate in public, after Conservatives cried foul this week when Liberals used their new majority to move several committees behind closed doors.


Missing Oscar found after director forced to check it on a flight out of JFK

After being forced to check his Academy Award on a trans-Atlantic flight, recent winner Pavel Talankin's Oscar went missing before an airline tracked it down two days later.


Air force major and decorated marksman pleads guilty to illegally importing firearms

An air force officer and decorated sharpshooter has pleaded guilty to illegally importing eight firearms after gun parts — some without serial numbers — were found stashed among his clothes and shoes when he moved back to Canada.


Residents in Behchokǫ̀, N.W.T., told to shelter in place as RCMP respond to report of shots fired

RCMP are asking residents of Behchokǫ̀ to shelter in place away from windows and doors while they respond to a report of shots fired in the community.


Public service watchdog calls for $14M budget increase amid 'steep' climb in complaints

Public Sector Integrity Commissioner Harriet Solloway says the integrity and whistleblowing system will struggle to function without a funding boost.


Man charged with 1st-degree murder in deaths of 2 children found in northwest Calgary

A man has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of two children found in a vehicle in northwest Calgary on Thursday.


James Chiu, president and co-founder of iconic Mandarin restaurant chain, dead at 78

James Chiu died on Wednesday just days after his 78th birthday after a battle with pulmonary fibrosis, his family said.