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VANCOUVER — Poland's president says members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, including Canada, must raise defence spending to three per cent of GDP to deter Russia's war in Ukraine from spreading.

On his third stop in the Canadian Premier League, Manny Aparicio is closer to home and, hopefully, another title.

QUEBEC — The Quebec Liberal Party says its leadership race will begin next January and the winner will be chosen in June 2025.

TORONTO — TikTok is testing an app that rivals Instagram in Canada. The social media company says TikTok Notes became available for download and "limited testing" in Canada and Australia this week. TikTok Notes allows users to share photos and text.

OTTAWA — Canada's premiers are warning the federal government not to overreach into their jurisdictions when it comes to delivering the programs laid out in Ottawa's latest budget, but the prime minister said Friday he will go around them if need be.

OTTAWA — Excluding front-line supervisors at a Montreal casino from organizing under the Quebec labour-relations regime does not infringe their constitutional rights, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled.

EDMONTON — There are a few sure signs of spring in Alberta.

TORONTO — The Body Shop Canada is exploring a sale as it struggles to get its hands on enough inventory to keep up with "robust" sales the retailer landed after announcing it would file for creditor protection and close 33 stores.

TORONTO — There was a welcome sighting of Toronto FC star Lorenzo Insigne running with a trainer Friday while the rest of the team warmed up before training on a damp day at BMO Field.

MONTREAL — CF Montreal will have to put their depth to the test this weekend.