Canada

Supreme Court won't hear thumbs-up emoji case involving Saskatchewan farmer

OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has given a thumbs-down to hearing a legal case involving an emoji. The country's highest court dismissed an application by farmer Chris Achter to appeal a decisio...

Jul 24, 2025

Supreme Court of Canada dismisses constitutional challenge of sex-work law

OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has rejected a constitutional challenge of the criminal law on sex work, upholding the convictions of two men who argued its provisions are overly broad. Mikhail K...

Jul 24, 2025

Statistics Canada reports May retail sales down 1.1 per cent at $69.2 billion

OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says retail sales decreased 1.1 per cent to $69.2 billion in May, driven by sales declines at motor vehicle and parts dealers. However, the agency says its preliminary figur...

Jul 24, 2025

The latest on the expected ruling in the sexual assault trial of five hockey players

LONDON - Here is the latest as an Ontario judge is expected to deliver her ruling in the sexual assault trial for five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team: 7 a.m. Reporters and observe...

Jul 24, 2025

In the news today: Ruling today in hockey players' sex assault trial

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Ruling today in hockey players' sex assault trial An Ontario judge is set to deliver her ruling today in the s...

Jul 24, 2025

Ruling expected today in sexual assault trial of five hockey players

LONDON - An Ontario judge is set to deliver her ruling today in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team, the culmination of a complex case that has fuelled...

Jul 24, 2025

Bail hearing starts for 3 men accused of terrorism in alleged Quebec extremist plot

QUBEC - A bail hearing is scheduled to begin today for three men facing terrorism charges in an alleged anti-government plot to forcibly take over land in the Quebec City region. The Crown is opposing...

Jul 24, 2025

Sentencing hearing continues for 'Freedom Convoy' leaders Lich, Barber

OTTAWA - The sentencing hearing for "Freedom Convoy" leaders Tamara Lich and Chris Barber continues in Ottawa today, months after the two were found guilty of mischief. Lich's lawyer Lawrence Greenspo...

Jul 24, 2025

'Fragile': An emotional day for Jasper residents one year after devastating wildfire

JASPER, ALTA. - Kimberley Stark has a scavenger hunt planned for her three kids on the plot of land in Jasper, Alta., where they used to crawl, play and sleep. They'll be searching for pieces of Jaspe...

Jul 24, 2025

Parliamentary interpreters sound alarm over coming changes to procurement rules

OTTAWA - Professional interpreters are warning that the federal government's plans to cut its procurement costs could compromise the public's access to parliamentary, Supreme Court and other official ...

Jul 24, 2025