Canada

Ex-Hydro-Québec worker accused of spying for China pleads not guilty to new charges

LONGUEUIL, Que. - A former employee of Quebec's hydro utility who is accused of spying on behalf of China has pleaded not guilty to additional charges. Yuesheng Wang was arraigned today on charges of ...

Apr 05, 2024

Court rejects Jean Charest's $700K claim against Quebec for abuse of process

MONTREAL - A judge has rejected former premier Jean Charest's $700,000 claim against the Quebec government for abuse of process in connection with a corruption investigation that targeted him and his ...

Apr 05, 2024

Canadian missing in aftermath of Taiwan earthquake found safe

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan's Central News Agency says a Canadian missing after this week's powerful earthquake on the island's east coast has been found safe. The partially government-funded news agency,...

Apr 05, 2024

Mother of Canadian aid worker rejects Israel's explanation for his death

OTTAWA - The mother of a Canadian Army veteran killed during an attack on humanitarian workers in the Gaza Strip this week is rejecting Israel's explanation for what happened. But Sylvie Labrecque say...

Apr 05, 2024

In the news for today: March jobs number due, Election threat task force to testify

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... StatCan to release March jobs report today Statistics Canada is set to release ...

Apr 05, 2024

Rescue effort to save stranded B.C. orca calf could occur next week, says chief

ZEBALLOS, B.C. - Ehattesaht First Nation Chief Simon John says a highly orchestrated attempt to rescue a killer whale calf stranded in a Vancouver Island lagoon could happen as early as next week. He ...

Apr 05, 2024

RCMP issue Amber Alert for three-month-old baby boy in B.C.

RCMP in the Vancouver-area city of Langley have issued an Amber Alert for a baby boy. Police say three-month-old Tyler Durocher was last seen on Thursday in Langley. They say he has brown hair and is ...

Apr 04, 2024

Israel advocates ask court to freeze Canadian funding for UNRWA, citing Hamas claims

OTTAWA - Israel advocates are asking the Federal Court to reverse Ottawa's decision to continue funding the main United Nations agency supporting Palestinians. The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs...

Apr 04, 2024

Federal government reaches $7M settlement with B.C. First Nation

CRANBROOK, B.C. - The federal government and a British Columbia First Nation have reached a $7-million settlement over a lumber grievance that dates back to 1942. Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister G...

Apr 04, 2024

Alberta Appeal Court dismisses coal company lawsuit alleging expropriation

EDMONTON - Alberta's top court is dismissing a coal company's request for compensation over government policies to phase out coal power. Altius Royalty Corp. was asking for $190 million in compensatio...

Apr 04, 2024