Canada

Ottawa police says this year's Canada Day will see 'unprecedented' security response

OTTAWA - An Ottawa police officer says this year will see an "unprecedented and unique Canada Day" with a never-before-seen security posture in the city. The officer says this year is the first time t...

Jun 17, 2022

168 cases of monkeypox confirmed in Canada, including 141 in Quebec

OTTAWA - Federal officials say there are 168 confirmed cases of monkeypox in Canada. The Public Health Agency of Canada says 141 cases have been reported in Quebec, 21 in Ontario, four in Alberta and ...

Greg Fry Jun 17, 2022

Quebec RCMP say search complete of properties allegedly connected with neo-Nazi group

PLESSISVILLE, Que. - The RCMP say search warrants executed Thursday on properties southwest of Quebec City allegedly connected to a neo-Nazi terrorist group were completed without incident and the inv...

Jun 17, 2022

Canada expected to finish review of first COVID-19 shot for youngest kids in weeks

Federal officials say regulators should reach a decision about whether to approve Canada's first COVID-19 vaccine for infants and preschoolers in coming weeks as the U.S. prepares to roll out tot-size...

Jun 17, 2022

92-year-old priest charged with assault in historic Manitoba residential school case

WINNIPEG - Manitoba RCMP say a 92-year-old priest has been charged after a decade-long investigation into the Fort Alexander Residential School northeast of Winnipeg. Arthur Masse was charged with one...

Jun 17, 2022

Liberals to table bill responding to Supreme Court decision on 'extreme intoxication'

OTTAWA - Federal Justice Minister David Lametti is expected to table a bill as early as today that would respond to a Supreme Court ruling to allow voluntary extreme intoxication as a defence for seri...

Jun 17, 2022

Climbing pump prices, report calls for changes at CSIS : In The News for June 17

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of June 17 ... What we are watching in Canada ......

Jun 17, 2022

Urgent changes needed to ensure CSIS can carry out intelligence mandate: spy watchdog

OTTAWA - A new watchdog report says Canada's spy service has failed to make the crucial process of applying for court warrants a specialized trade that requires training, experience and investment. Th...

Jun 17, 2022

For fans and tourist businesses, Sunday Montreal Grand Prix marks return to normal

MONTREAL - For racing fans in downtown Montreal checking out luxury cars and enjoying the celebrationsaround the return of the Canadian Grand Prix, this weekend could not come soon enough. "It feels l...

Jun 17, 2022

Charge laid in decade-long investigation into Manitoba residential school

WINNIPEG - A charge has been laid following a decade-long investigation into allegations of abuse at a residential school in Manitoba. The province confirmed Thursday a person was charged with one cou...

Jun 16, 2022