National News

VANCOUVER — Vancouver police say a man has been arrested after a vehicle was driven into the Pacific Coliseum arena while a Cirque du Soleil show was taking place.

The British Columbia government says a decade-old environmental assessment certificate remains valid for the construction of a natural gas pipeline in northern B.C., in a decision opposed by the province's Green Party and environmental groups.

MONTREAL — The founder of Montreal's Just for Laughs festival broke his silence on Thursday about sexual assault allegations, accusing reporters of denying him justice as he emerged from a second day on the stand at a civil trial.

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is resisting an Opposition call to bring in the military to combat wildfires that have forced thousands from their homes.

OTTAWA — A national coalition of civil society groups says the Liberal government's new border security bill poses a serious risk to liberties and human rights.

VANCOUVER — The head cardiologist at Vancouver General Hospital says a $60 million donation toward a new cardiovascular health institute and innovation fund will have a life-saving impact around the world. Dr.

OTTAWA — After U.S. President Donald Trump boosted steel and aluminum tariffs to 50 per cent, some industry groups and the Official Opposition have called on the federal government to retaliate in kind.

MONTREAL — A man previously convicted of supporting al-Qaida has been charged after allegedly threatening an attack in Montreal.

VANCOUVER — On the 40th day since Connie Sombrea attended the Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver — an event that would end with 11 people dead — she made her first visit to the memorial to victims of the tragedy at Mountain View Cemetery.

OTTAWA — Ottawa is reviewing its spending "from top to bottom" as Canada's closest allies call on Canada to hike defence spending to levels not seen since the height of the Cold War, Defence Minister David McGuinty said Thursday.