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CALGARY — The lawyer for a Calgary man accused of committing terrorism offences over a decade ago argues charges should be stayed because of court delays.

SASKATOON — Saskatchewan and the RCMP have inked a deal that would see the province fund hundreds more officers if Mounties can recruit to fill those positions.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index lost almost 160 points on Monday, weighed down by weakness in energy stocks, while U.S. markets also fell, led by a 1.8 per cent drop on the Nasdaq.

It's as much a part of Wynton McManis as his infectious smile and gregarious nature. No matter where the Toronto Argonauts veteran linebacker goes, he always has a toothpick. If it's not in his mouth, it's often tucked behind his ear.

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is set to present the federal budget on Tuesday after a countrywide tour that teased many of the housing and affordability measures to be included in the document.

HALIFAX — Police in downtown Halifax arrested 21 protesters Monday after they blocked traffic during a demonstration about the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Toronto police say a 14-year-old boy has died after he went missing in Lake Ontario on Sunday evening. Acting Insp.

ANTIBES, France — Patrick Anderson scored a game-high 23 points as Canada's men's wheelchair basketball team earned a spot for the Paris Paralympics with a 72-60 win over Italy at a repechage qualifying tournament Monday.

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is guilty of a double standard when it comes to how much practitioners will be reimbursed under a new federal plan, the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association is charging.

TORONTO — This was supposed to be Scottie Barnes's season. Toronto made a series of trades through December and January that effectively made Barnes the face of the franchise and he was named to his first-ever NBA all-star game in February.