The Latest Breaking News from The Canadian Press

In a Feb. 16 story about convoy protests in Ottawa, The Canadian Press incorrectly reported that Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino tabled two motions Wednesday evening in the House of Commons: one on invoking the Emergencies Act and another on specific powers in the act. In fact, he tabled one…

Here are the latest Top News stories from The Canadian Press. All times are Eastern unless otherwise stated. Coverage plans are included when available. Entries are subject to change as news develops.

CHARLOTTETOWN — The Prince Edward Island government has released its plan for getting the province to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. 

TORONTO — Haviah Mighty is giving 10 Black-owned small businesses a bit of extra cash to help them grow and thrive.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Health officials in Newfoundland and Labrador are reporting the 61st death due to COVID-19 in the province.

NEW YORK — Flames forward Adam Ruzicka was fined US$2,004.17 on Thursday for elbowing Kevin Shattenkirk of the Anaheim Ducks during a game this week.

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is spending more than $136 million to build a new trades and technology training complex in Burnaby. 

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes signed American defensive back Darius Williams to a one-year contract Thursday.

WHITEHORSE — Yukon is lifting some COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings and capacity limits starting Friday as the Omicron variant peaks in the territory.