Category Archives: Canada
Quebecers urged to avoid ERs amid flu and respiratory virus 'maelstrom'
MONTREAL - Quebecers are being urged to avoid unnecessary emergency-room visits amid what one infectious-disease doctor is calling a respiratory virus "maelstrom." McGill University Health Centre doct...
Dec 23, 2025
Fact File: Santa Claus received Canadian citizenship, but nationality disputed
Canada says Santa Claus is a Canadian citizen, and it claims Canadian sovereignty extends to his North Pole residence and workshop. While the federal government did proclaim Santa's Canadian citizensh...
Dec 23, 2025
QuickList on the 26 Alberta politicians facing citizen recall petitions
Citizen-led recall petitions were officially approved Tuesday against three more Alberta legislature members, bringing the total to 26. Twenty-four of those petitions are for United Conservative Party...
Dec 23, 2025
Convicted terrorist Said Namouh still poses risk of violent extremism: parole board
MONTREAL - A Quebec man convicted in 2009 of plotting international terrorist attacks with a group tied to al-Qaida has not deradicalized and would still pose a risk to society if released, the Parole...
Dec 23, 2025
Three more Alberta recall petitions issued against politicians, bringing total to 26
EDMONTON - Elections Alberta issued three more recall petitions Tuesday for members of the provincial legislature - two United Conservative backbenchers and one Opposition New Democrat. It brings the ...
Dec 23, 2025
Gaza advocates urge Canada not to ignore persistent suffering amid partial ceasefire
OTTAWA - Advocates for Palestinians are urging Ottawa to do more to stop a deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza, saying the release of Israeli hostages hasn't stopped preventable deaths and vi...
Dec 23, 2025
Quebec paramedics, ambulance technicians to strike Dec. 24 but keep essential service
MONTREAL - Workers for nearly 40 ambulance services across Quebec are planning an unlimited strike beginning Christmas Eve. The 39 unions are associated with the Fdration du prhospitalier du Qubec and...
Dec 23, 2025
Quebec Liberals to choose new leader at March 14 convention
MONTRAL - Pablo Rodriguez's successor as leader of the Quebec Liberal Party will be elected at a convention on March 14. The party announced today its nine-week leadership race will officially begin o...
Dec 23, 2025
Federal health minister to launch strategy on men's and boys' health in 2026
OTTAWA - The federal government is planning to release a strategy on men's and boys' health in the new year, something advocates have long called for to address issues that prevent men from getting th...
Dec 23, 2025
FBI sought interview with former prince Andrew during Peter Nygard investigation
OTTAWA - The FBI and U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York sought an interview with ex-prince Andrew Mountbatten Windsor for connections to Canadian sex offender and fashion mogul Peter ...
Dec 23, 2025