Canada

Picket lines go up as strike begins at six grain terminals in Metro Vancouver

VANCOUVER - Picket lines have gone up at six grain terminals in Metro Vancouver as workers began a strike. More than 600 workers represented by Grain Workers Union Local 333 are off the job. Union pre...

Sep 24, 2024

Scientists use DNA to identify bones, find descendants of Franklin expedition sailor

Human remains resting in a remote Arctic cairn, visible emblems of one of the North's most enduring mysteries, finally have a name. Scientists have managed to identify bones belonging to a member of t...

Sep 24, 2024

Trudeau tells Stephen Colbert there's frustration in Canada, but he'll keep fighting

NEW YORK - Justin Trudeau's interview on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" began with the expected jokes about bacon and Canadians saying sorry a lot, but the prime minister acknowledged it's "a re...

Sep 24, 2024

Trudeau to attend General Assembly where Biden set to make final UN speech

NEW YORK - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to attend the opening of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, where U. S. President Joe Biden will give a speech as tensions in the ...

Sep 24, 2024

In the news today: MPs set to debate Tory non-confidence motion

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... MPs set to debate Tory non-confidence motion The House of Commons is set to debate a Conservative non-confiden...

Sep 24, 2024

Caddies and paper bags: Schools figuring out new world of cellphone bans

From cellphone "hotels" to patchwork policies to recalibrating lesson plans, teachers and schools across Canada are learning to navigate a classroom without cellphones. But some say that despite recen...

Sep 24, 2024

Minority governments, major stakes: a look at their role in federal politics

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's minority government is expected to face its first serious test this week since the NDP withdrew from an agreement to support the Liberals. Conservative Leader ...

Sep 24, 2024

Interference inquiry to hear from parliamentary officials, chief electoral officer

OTTAWA - A federal inquiry into foreign interference is slated to hear today from parliamentary security officials including House of Commons sergeant-at-arms Patrick McDonell. The testimony could she...

Sep 24, 2024

A look at B.C. health care promises ahead of Oct. 19 election day

VANCOUVER - The state of British Columbia health care has become a key issue ahead of the provincial election on Oct. 19 as the overburdened system attempts to cope with understaffing, frequent short-...

Sep 24, 2024

House to debate motion as Tories attempt to take down Liberal government

OTTAWA - The House of Commons is set to debate a Conservative non-confidence motion today, as the Tories try to take down Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government. It's the first test for the minori...

Sep 24, 2024