National News

This year’s Stanley Cup clash comes with a bit more patriotic fervour than usual given U.S. President Donald Trump recently launching a tariff war while dismissing Canada as a freeloading sidekick.

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday to double steel and aluminum tariffs, as Canadian officials say they're still hoping for a good outcome from meetings in Washington.

B.C. Premier David Eby says he won't be throwing his support behind a new oil pipeline through the province, dismissing Ontario Premier Doug Ford's suggestion that Eby would change his mind.

OTTAWA — The federal minister of Indigenous services says she and the other Indigenous members of cabinet support their party's plan to fast-track infrastructure development — despite significant pushback from First Nations leaders.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said he will "take note" of the successful opposition motion to add language calling for a spring economic update to the throne speech, but did not say when or how that will happen.

PRINCE ALBERT — As Manitoba grapples with wildfires that have forced more than 17,000 people from their homes, the premier of Saskatchewan said Tuesday the situation is becoming just as dire in his province.

The former chief medical health officer for British Columbia's Interior Health Authority has been granted full parole from a sentence for sexually assaulting a boy.

OTTAWA — Proposed federal legislation would give authorities new powers to search mail, make it easier for officials to pause or cancel immigration applications and expand the Canadian Coast Guard’s role to include security activities.

EDMONTON — Home ice advantage will take on a whole new meaning for some Edmonton Oilers as they head into the Stanley Cup Final.