Beyond Local

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government is expected to release its budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year on Tuesday.

WASHINGTON — The federal Liberals aren't the only ones declaring U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to Ottawa a triumph for Canada-U.S. relations: Washington's envoy, too, described it Friday as an "overarching success."

MONTREAL — A Montreal man arrested on terrorism-related concerns was released under strict conditions Thursday as the Crown sought to have him sign a peace bond.

OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre rallied a room of conservative faithful gathered in Ottawa Thursday by calling on them to become "champions" of ordinary people.

CALGARY — Officials say at least 10 people have been seriously injured after an explosion destroyed a home in Calgary.

WASHINGTON — Closing the world's longest international border to migrants traversing the U.S. in order to claim asylum in Canada might solve a political problem for Justin Trudeau, but immigration advocates say it will only endanger lives in the meantime. 

OTTAWA — Whether in Alberta or elsewhere, conservatives need to learn how to win over voters in the largest cities, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Thursday.

EDMONTON — The families of two Edmonton police officers fatally shot earlier this month have issued statements thanking the public for their support.

BANGKOK (AP) — China threatened “serious consequences” Friday after the United States Navy sailed a destroyer around the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea for the second day in a row, in a move Beijing claimed was a violation of its sovereignty and security.

The two officers were shot and killed in the early morning hours of March 16.