Canada

As death toll rises, scientists struggle to track massive, elusive right whales

HALIFAX - They are among the world's largest creatures, but the planet's 400 remaining North Atlantic right whales are remarkably elusive. Though adult members of this critically endangered speci...

Jul 23, 2019

Trudeau names Royal Bank executive to fill Senate seat in Quebec

OTTAWA - A Royal Bank executive is being named to the Senate. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office says that Tony Loffreda will fill a vacant seat in Quebec. The Montreal native and accountant has b...

Jul 23, 2019

AFN chief vows to influence party platforms in advance of federal election

FREDERICTON - The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling on members to lobby all parties in an effort to influence political platforms ahead of the federal election in October. "Wi...

Jul 23, 2019

Twisted weather: Alberta ahead of average tornado count at 18 so far this year

EDMONTON - Alberta storm chaser Chris Kiernan has hardly had a moment's rest since the start of the tornado season last month. "This season has been quite more active," said Kiernan, who is based out ...

Jul 23, 2019

25 million historical artifacts will get new home in capital region

OTTAWA - Many of the country's priceless historical artifacts - and millions of other assorted bits - will be getting a new home just outside of Ottawa, Parks Canada announced Tuesday. The f...

Jul 23, 2019

Alberta real-estate sellers get safety app after Calgary agent assaulted

CALGARY - An association representing Alberta real-estate agents is providing its members with an emergency response app to help keep them safe when they're working alone. The move comes after a femal...

Jul 23, 2019

O'Regan to visit Attawapiskat at request of chief: minister's office

OTTAWA - The office of Indigenous Services Minister Seamus O'Regan said Sunday he will be visiting Attawapiskat First Nation at the request of the community's chief. The northern Ontario reserve ...

Jul 23, 2019

Trudeau's former right-hand adviser playing role in Liberal election campaign

OTTAWA - With three months to go now until the election, the Liberals are intensifying campaign efforts with Prime Minister Trudeau hitting party events to drum up support and...

Jul 23, 2019

Feds officially launch contract to supply 88 new fighter jets

OTTAWA - Canada is officially asking four companies to send in their bids to supply a new fleet of fighter jets for the Royal Canadian Air Force. The 88 jets are to replace the country's aging CF-18s,...

Jul 23, 2019

CBSA looks for actors to play smugglers, be struck for recruit training program

OTTAWA - The Canada Border Services Agency is looking for a handful of stunt actors to be thrown down, handcuffed, searched and beaten to help train new recruits. The agency has posted bid docume...

Jul 23, 2019