Canada

In the news today: Convoy trial closing arguments continue, Sask. wildfire evacuation

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Closing arguments continue in Lich, Barber trial The Crown is expected to continue its closing arguments today...

Aug 14, 2024

Closing arguments set to continue in trial for 'Freedom Convoy' organizers

OTTAWA - The Crown is expected to continue its closing arguments today in the trial for "Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber. The two are on trial for their roles in launching the ...

Aug 14, 2024

Phil Wizard introduced breaking to the world by taking gold medal, mentors say

VANCOUVER - A gold medal win by Canadian Philip Kim at the Paris Olympics in breaking has introduced the world to the sport and its culture that is all about peace, love and unity, his former coaches ...

Aug 13, 2024

Homeland Security takes steps to tighten asylum rules at Canadian border

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says people seeking asylum at the northern border with Canada will have less time to consult a lawyer before making their case. The department say...

Aug 13, 2024

Jasper council told wildfire caused $283 million in lost property value

JASPER, ALBERTA, CANADA - The town of Jasper says early numbers indicate last month's wildfires destroyed $283 million worth of property. The town also reports that while 358 structures were destroyed...

Aug 13, 2024

B.C. man accused of sextortion of teenagers in Nova Scotia, Quebec and Ontario: RCMP

BURNABY, B.C. - A British Columbia man is facing almost two dozen charges over allegations of online sexual extortion that police say stem from reports by several victims in Nova Scotia, Quebec and On...

Aug 13, 2024

Montreal man sentenced to 10 years in U.S. for 'massive' telemarketing scheme

MONTREAL - A Montreal man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by a Pennsylvania judge for operating a telemarketing scheme that defrauded American seniors of millions of dollars. Ari Tietolman wa...

Aug 13, 2024

Canada's foreign worker program 'breeding ground' for modern slavery: report

OTTAWA - A recently released international report says Canada's temporary foreign worker program is a "breeding ground" for contemporary slavery. The final report by a United Nations special rapporteu...

Aug 13, 2024

Banff mayor says reducing vehicles necessary after town votes no to pedestrian zone

BANFF, Alta. - The mayor of Banff, Alta., says the town plans to find ways to reduce vehicle traffic after residents voted in favour of removing a pedestrian zone in the downtown. Corrie DiManno says ...

Aug 13, 2024

B.C. fruit group files for creditor protection after crop losses, 'liquidity crisis'

A group that had provided storage and packing services for British Columbia fruit growers for almost 90 years has filed for creditor protection after receiving a bank repayment notice. A statement fro...

Aug 13, 2024