National News

OTTAWA — Canada's multibillion-dollar plan to buy new warships for the navy isn't the only federal shipbuilding project sailing in uncharted waters.

The federal government should be moving ahead with action against Volkswagen in the wake of news that Ontario has charged the company and carried out a raid on its headquarters, according to an environmental organization.

WIARTON, Ont. — The albino groundhog at the centre of Canada's most high-profile weather forecasting tradition has died. Wiarton Willie, who drew crowds to Wiarton, Ont.

NEW YORK — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau found himself in the midst of a whirlwind 10-meeting day in New York City on Wednesday as he prepares Canada's campaign for a temporary seat on the United Nations Security Council.

CALGARY — The Crown is calling for a sentence of up to 15 years for a Calgary man who strangled his wife and buried her body in their basement.

EDMONTON — A would-be politician in Alberta wants Canada to adopt a "no body, no parole" law.

SAINT-JEROME, Que. — The man who fled authorities last week with his six-year-old boy and was later charged in the slaying of the child's mother remains in hospital after a suicide attempt.

MONTREAL — An insect expert says the millions of orange-and-black butterflies that have been spotted in the Montreal area in recent days are waiting for winds to carry them south.

TORONTO — Careless drivers in Ontario causing death could soon be fined up to $50,000 as the government plans to introduce tougher penalties that will also crack down on distracted driving.

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil says new anti-cyberbullying legislation will be tabled during the legislature session which begins Thursday with a speech from the throne.