Canada

Toronto woman grappling with grief, anger after death of cousin held hostage by Hamas

TORONTO - A Toronto-based woman whose family lives in Israel says she is wrestling with both anger and grief after learning a cousin taken hostage by Hamas has died in the Gaza Strip. Maayan Shavit sa...

Sep 01, 2024

Liberal immigration pivot forces Canada to reckon with approach to labour shortages

OTTAWA - The Liberal government's decision to reel in the temporary foreign worker program after loosening the rules to help businesses find workers after the pandemic is sparking a contentious debate...

Sep 01, 2024

Some Quebec seniors homes struggle to stay afloat due to regulations, rising costs

MONTREAL - Jacques Marchildon says sprinklers were the nail in the coffin for Villa Marie-Ange, the 14-person seniors residence he co-owns in St-Adelphe, Que. In the coming months, the two-storey buil...

Sep 01, 2024

Two new senate appointments for Alberta include critic of school pronoun policy

A corporate lawyer and a professor who has been a vocal critic of Alberta's planned legislation on pronouns in schools are both now senators representing the province. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau an...

Aug 31, 2024

Inmate who escaped from federal facility in Laval, Que., now back in custody

MONTREAL - An inmate convicted of murder who escaped from a federal facility in Laval, Que., on Friday evening is now back in custody after he returned to facility of his own accord. Correctional Serv...

Aug 31, 2024

Police arrest one man days after alleged homicide in Laurentians region

MONTREAL - Police have arrested a 47-year-old man related to an alleged homicide in Quebec's Laurentians region. Provincial police began investigating the case on Wednesday after receiving reports of ...

Aug 31, 2024

No start date for Supreme Court renovation amid lengthy relocation delay

OTTAWA - Preparation of a temporary new home for the Supreme Court of Canada is three years behind schedule due to a series of unforeseen challenges. At the same time, officials say there are no firm ...

Aug 31, 2024

Mine review begins in Yukon despite First Nation concerns

The Yukon government says an independent review of a catastrophic ore slide and cyanide solution spill at a gold mine in June is now underway, in a process that's going ahead despite concerns raised b...

Aug 30, 2024

Dumbbell toy from Fisher-Price Baby Biceps Gift Set recalled due to choking hazard

Health Canada says a recall has been issued for the dumbbell toy from the Fisher-Price Baby Biceps Gift Set because of a choking hazard. A kettlebell toy, protein shake bottle and wearable headband th...

Aug 30, 2024

Federal Court agrees to hear case about public servants' return to office mandate

OTTAWA - The Federal Court has agreed to review the federal government's decision to mandate public servants return to the office three days per week. The mandate, which is set to begin on Sept. 9, wa...

Aug 30, 2024