Canada

Reactions following the death of longtime Mississauga mayor Hazel McCallion

Hazel McCallion, a political firebrand who served 36 years as mayor of Mississauga, Ont., died on Sunday at the age of 101. Reactions, recollections and condolences have poured in from numerous public...

Jan 29, 2023

Quebec basic income program begins, but advocates say many low-income people excluded

MONTREAL - For the first time in many years, Monique Toutant thinks she might be able to buy herself some better groceries and a few new clothes. As a longtime social assistance recipient, the 62-year...

Jan 29, 2023

Actress and former senator Viola Léger, best known as La Sagouine, dies at 92

Actress, teacher and former senator Viola Lger has died at the age of 92. A release from management company Le Grenier musique says Lger died Saturday in Dieppe, New Brunswick. Lger was best known for...

Jan 29, 2023

Job creation a priority as Liberal caucus wraps up on anniversary of 'Freedom Convoy'

OTTAWA - As Ottawa marks one year since the "Freedom Convoy" arrived in the national capital, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he understands the anger and concerns protesters have. Dozens gathered ...

Jan 28, 2023

A Quebec snowmobiler dies after possible collision with moose authorities say

MONTREAL - A snowmobiler has died after possibly colliding with a moose in Quebec's Chaudire-Appalaches region. Provincial police confirmed the 43-year-old man's death on Saturday morning. Sgt. Batric...

Jan 28, 2023

Inflation-focused Pierre Poilievre back to Parliament as health-care talks loom

OTTAWA - It's no secret what Pierre Poilievre thinks about government spending and inflation. Same with guns. But what does the Conservative leader think should happen when premiers ask for billions m...

Jan 28, 2023

There's a hungry Arctic predator with a lot of arms that eats polar bears

On the Arctic sea floor lie hungry predators that can eat polar bears. The voracious carnivores are seastars, better known as starfish, and a new study by a national research group says they tie with ...

Jan 28, 2023

129 neglected cattle seized from B.C. property with 'numerous' dead animals: SPCA

CAWSTON, B.C. - Animal protection officers with the SPCA have seized 129 cattle from a property in southeastern British Columbia. The society says the neglected cattle were being housed in substandard...

Jan 27, 2023

B.C. health minister Dix 'delighted' premiers finally set to meet PM on funding

VICTORIA - British Columbia's health minister says he's "delighted" Canada's premiers are set to meet with the prime minister early next month to discuss a potential deal to increase federal health fu...

Jan 27, 2023

Alberta Justice spokespeople deliver duelling statements on prosecutor email review

EDMONTON - An Alberta government email review of whether Premier Danielle Smith's office interfered with Crown prosecutors has taken a confusing turn, with duelling statements from two spokespeople on...

Jan 27, 2023