Canada

Crown attorneys' group accuses politicians, media of 'attacks' on justice system

OTTAWA - The president of the Ontario Crown Attorneys' Association says "attacks" launched by "politicians, media and members of the public" in response to two high-profile criminal cases amount to "a...

Jul 30, 2025

Former diplomats call for arms embargo on Israel, recognition of Palestinian state

OTTAWA - Dozens of former senior Canadian diplomats are calling on Ottawa to recognize a Palestinian state, saying Israel's conduct in the West Bank and Gaza violates Canadian interests and values. In...

Jul 30, 2025

Grand jury indicts dad of slain Montreal girl for murder, accused pleads not guilty

ELIZABETHTOWN - A grand jury has indicted the father of a nine-year-old Montreal girl found dead in New York state for murder. Luciano Frattolin appeared before Judge Tatiana Coffinger today in Elizab...

Jul 30, 2025

McGill University team develops AI that can detect infection before symptoms appear

MONTRAL - Researchers at McGill University say they developed an artificial intelligence platform that can predict when someone is about to come down with a respiratory tract infection before they sta...

Jul 30, 2025

In the news today: Poilievre and the Alberta byelection debate, B.C. tsunami advisory

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Candidates in Alberta byelection gather for debate Pierre Poilievre was greeted with cheers and applause by th...

Greg Fry Jul 30, 2025

British Columbians told to avoid coast, after Russia quake triggers tsunami advisory

WICKANINISH BEACH, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - British Columbians are being urged to stay away from coastal areas that remain under a tsunami advisory, after one of the most powerful earthquakes ever r...

Jul 30, 2025

Bank of Canada to make interest rate decision as trade uncertainty swirls

OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada is expected to make an interest rate decision this morning. Economists and financial markets widely expect the central bank will keep its policy rate steady at 2.75 per cen...

Jul 30, 2025

With Ottawa promising bail reform, what’s driving the debate?

OTTAWA - Premiers are putting pressure on Ottawa to implement tougher bail rules. With the federal government expected to table bail reform legislation in the fall, critics are expressing worries alre...

Jul 30, 2025

PM Carney assembling cabinet today to talk U.S. trade, Middle East

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting virtually with his cabinet today to discuss the state of trade negotiations with the U.S. and the situation in the Middle East. The meeting is scheduled ...

Jul 30, 2025

Migrant worker calls proposed spike in housing cost payroll deduction 'wickedness'

OTTAWA - An Ontario migrant farm worker says there is "wickedness" in a federal government proposal that could allow employers to charge workers upwards of 30 per cent of their income for housing. The...

Jul 30, 2025