National News

OTTAWA — The Canadian military is searching for its sixth second-in-command in less than four years after Lt.-Gen. Jean-Marc Lanthier's surprise decision to retire this summer.

Two Edmonton residents arrested by Maidstone RCMP last month remain in custody on weapons and drug charges. Manal Ali Fawaz, 25, and Garnett O’Connor, 23, made second court appearances in Lloydminster Provincial Court March 10.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced changes to Canada's sick-leave benefits under employment insurance Wednesday, to respond to concerns about COVID-19.

This year’s Richmond Street Banner Contest winners have been announced. At the city council meeting earlier this week, 10 local artists unveiled their winning banner designs.

A Wahpeton Dakota Nation man made another court appearance in Prince Albert Provincial Court March 10. Nathan Waditaka is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Zellall Highway.

OTTAWA — There is "no credible evidence" to support the federal allegation Elena Crenna spied against Canada on behalf of Moscow, the woman's lawyer told a judge Wednesday.

A Prince Albert man charged with 30 weapons-related and drug offences remains in custody after being arrested by the Prince Albert Integrated Crime Reduction Team during a traffic stop.

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney flew to Ottawa on Wednesday with a list of demands and a key message for the prime minister to focus on the economy.

OTTAWA — Parliament's spending watchdog urged federal politicians to ask the government why it is holding on to an extra $105 million that it collected on U.S. steel and aluminum during its trade fight with the Trump administration.

MONTREAL — A Quebec human rights tribunal has ordered two Montreal landlords to pay $5,000 in moral damages to a man who was refused an apartment rental because of his baby.