Canada

CP NewsAlert: Blue Jays fall to Mariners in American League wild-card series opener

TORONTO - Cal Raleigh hit a two-run homer and Luis Castillo threw 7 1/3 shutout innings as the Seattle Marinersblankedthe Toronto Blue Jays 4-0 in Game 1 of their American League wild-card series on F...

Oct 07, 2022

MPs question month-long delay in ending CMAC funding after 'vile' tweets flagged

OTTAWA - Diversity and Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussen says he wishes he had been able to move more quickly to end the federal government's ties to the Community Media Advocacy Centre after a Liberal ...

Oct 07, 2022

Quebec police investigate shooting at upscale resort in Laurentians

MONTREAL - Quebec provincial police say at least one person has been shot on the site of an upscale resort in the Laurentians region. Police say the shooting occurred in Estrel, Que., a municipality a...

Oct 07, 2022

"Chaos costs, conflict": Notley says UCP leader out of touch with Alberta concerns

EDMONTON - Alberta's Opposition leader says the province is due for more chaos, costs and conflict after Danielle Smith's victory last night in the United Conservative Party leadership race. After Smi...

Oct 07, 2022

Fiona: One week after N.S. premier asked for more troops, fewer boots on ground

HALIFAX - One week after the Nova Scotia premier asked Ottawa for more soldiers to help clean up the mess caused by post-tropical storm Fiona, there are actually fewer troops on the ground than there ...

Oct 07, 2022

Planned condo development on Juno Beach site cancelled after government deal

OTTAWA - A proposed condominium development on Juno Beach in France has been cancelled after public outcry and a three-year legal fight. The Canadian and French governments are helping the town of Cou...

Oct 07, 2022

Quebec police arrest 31 people during election campaign for threats, property damage

MONTREAL - Quebec provincial police say 31 people were arrested for threats against candidates during the province's recently completed election campaign. Police spokesman Nicolas Scholtus says a tota...

Oct 07, 2022

Yellowknife pub acquitted of breaking COVID-19 rules

YELLOWKNIFE - The owners of a pub in Yellowknife say they're relieved after they learned they wouldn't have to pay a more than $5,000 ticket for violating Northwest Territories COVID-19 public health ...

Oct 07, 2022

Alberta MLA steps aside, encourages incoming premier Smith to run in the seat

CALGARY - An Alberta legislature member has resigned and is encouraging the freshly chosen United Conservative Party leader - and next premier - to run for her seat in a byelection. Michaela Frey, who...

Oct 07, 2022

Quebec unions try to brush off plans forcing teachers to help clean students' teeth

MONTREAL - Quebec's teachers say they don't have time to supervise children brushing their teeth every day. Teachers unions say their members have high enough workloads and that now is not the time to...

Oct 07, 2022