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31 Palestinians are killed heading to a Gaza aid site, witnesses say. Israel denies responsibility
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - At least 31 people were killed and over 170 were wounded Sunday as large crowds were on their way to receive food in the Gaza Strip, health officials and witnesses said. Witne...
Jun 01, 2025

Five things about Quebec's new language rules for businesses
MONTREAL - New rules took effect in Quebec on Sunday requiring French to be the dominant language on store signs and imposing stricter guidelines for product packaging. The changes are part of Quebec'...
Jun 01, 2025

Sombre start to Filipino Heritage Month in B.C. as festival attack's shadow lingers
British Columbia is marking the start of this year's Filipino Heritage Month with a sombre tribute to the victims of April's deadly attack at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day Festival. Premier David Eby issu...
Jun 01, 2025

Sombre start to Filipino Heritage Month in B.C. as festival attack's shadow lingers
British Columbia is marking the start of this year's Filipino Heritage Month with a sombre tribute to the victims of April's deadly attack at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day Festival. Premier David Eby issu...
Jun 01, 2025

Emergency service for wildfire evacuees in northeastern B.C. extended
The British Columbia regional district where a wildfire continues to burn out of control has extended its emergency support services to residents evacuated from the blaze. The Peace River Regional Dis...
Jun 01, 2025

Veteran running back Carey among Toronto Argonauts final cuts
TORONTO - He was a big part of the Toronto Argonauts' Grey Cup championship last season. but Ka'Deem Carey won't help them defend it. The veteran running back was among Toronto's final cuts released S...
Jun 01, 2025

British rider Simon Yates wins elusive Giro d'Italia title, Canada's Gee finishes fourth
ROME (AP) - British rider Simon Yates cruised to overall victory in the Giro d'Italia on Sunday - finally winning the race that had eluded him so often. After attacking on the gravel-road climb to tak...
Jun 01, 2025

B.C. ostrich farm facing cull ponders moving birds to U.S. as 'last resort'
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - The family that operates a British Columbia ostrich farm facing a federal cull says it may look into the process of moving the birds to the United States as a "las...
Jun 01, 2025

British rider Simon Yates wins elusive Giro d'Italia title
ROME (AP) - British rider Simon Yates cruised to overall victory in the Giro d'Italia on Sunday - finally winning the race that had eluded him so often. After attacking on the gravel-road climb to tak...
Jun 01, 2025

CP NewsAlert: Carney names former UN ambassador as chief of staff
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he's named Marc-Andr Blanchard, Canada's former ambassador to the United Nations, as his permanent chief of staff. Carney made the announcement on social media...
Jun 01, 2025