Category Archives: Canada

Meta offers Canadian Facebook users $51M to settle lawsuit in 4 provinces
VANCOUVER - Meta is offering $51 million to settle a class-action lawsuit in four Canadian provinces over the use of some users' images in Facebook advertising. The legal action filed by a B.C. woman ...
Jan 11, 2024

Quick Quotes: Canadians react to death of former NDP Leader Broadbent
OTTAWA - Politicians, public institutions and unions are sharing condolences and fond memories of Ed Broadbent, the former leader of the New Democrats, who died at the age of 87. Here are some of the ...
Jan 11, 2024

First Nations, advocates criticize approval of nuclear-waste site near Ottawa River
Several First Nations and environment advocates are criticizing a decision by Canada's nuclear regulator to greenlight a proposed nuclear waste site near the Ottawa River. The Canadian Nuclear Safety ...
Jan 11, 2024

Montreal man ordered to appear on charge of inciting hatred: RCMP probe
MONTREAL - The RCMP say a Montreal man is facing a charge of inciting hatred in connection with antisemitic comments posted to social media. Police say Houssem Hammami, 37, of Montreal will appear at ...
Jan 11, 2024

CP NewsAlert: Former federal NDP leader Ed Broadbent dead at 87
OTTAWA - Ed Broadbent, a former leader of the federal New Democrats, has died at age 87, says a statement from the institute he founded. More coming. The Canadian Press
Jan 11, 2024

B.C. police agencies tout rollout of body worn cameras
SURREY, B.C. - Police agencies in British Columbia say the introduction of body cameras will improve transparency and lead to more timely resolution of complaints against officers. The B.C. Associatio...
Jan 11, 2024

Politicians have 'no role' in police decisions: Freeland on Rebel News arrest
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says politicians have no say in the operational decisions made by police - and that is why she has nothing more to say about the arrest of a Rebel News pers...
Jan 11, 2024

Feds won't say why they scrapped consultation with vets on vision for Afghan monument
OTTAWA - The federal government changed the final design choice for a proposed monument to Canada's mission in Afghanistan following the Taliban's takeover of the country, but Ottawa did not consult w...
Jan 11, 2024

Rise in fishing-related shark deaths worldwide despite more anti-finning laws: study
MONTREAL - Shark deaths due to fishing have increased in recent years despite an international effort to reduce the harvesting of their fins, says a new study that included contributions from Canadian...
Jan 11, 2024

RCMP investigating if triple stabbing at Quebec restaurant was linked to terrorism
MONTREAL - The RCMP are investigating whether a triple stabbing at a restaurant north of Quebec City in December was linked to terrorism. The attack occurred Dec. 20 at restaurant La Belle et La Boeuf...
Jan 11, 2024