Canada

Leaders on Canada's expanded G7 guest list to tackle climate, economy and security

OTTAWA - Canada is bringing the world to Alberta for the G7 leaders summit in Kananaskis. As summit host, Prime Minister Mark Carney can invite any leaders he chooses - even those from countries outsi...

Jun 13, 2025

Prosecutors expected to finish submissions today in hockey players' sex assault trial

LONDON - Prosecutors are expected to finish their closing submissions today in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team. Prosecutor Meaghan Cunningham argue...

Jun 13, 2025

Fentanyl czar says government's border bill will help in fight against lethal drug

OTTAWA - Canada's fentanyl czar says the fight against the deadly opioid would get a boost from proposed new tools for law enforcement in the Liberal government's recently tabled border bill. Kevin Br...

Jun 13, 2025

Vancouver mayor says minister commits to moving supportive housing after latest fire

VANCOUVER - Vancouver's mayor says British Columbia's government has committed to moving supportive housing out of the city's entertainment district, after the latest fire at a facility that's been th...

Jun 12, 2025

Federal union restarting contract talks for more than 120,000 public servants

OTTAWA - Two years ago, more than 120,000 federal public servants went on strike. Now, the union representing those workers is going back to the bargaining table with the government with the goal of s...

Jun 12, 2025

Some 30 per cent more Quebec homes to be in flood zones when new mapping takes effect

MONTREAL - Quebec's environment minister says about 30 per cent more homes could be located in flood zones when new maps come into effect next year. Benoit Charette says the number of homes in the pro...

Jun 12, 2025

Prime Minister Carney and Alberta Premier Smith won't take in Stanley Cup Game 5

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office says she and Prime Minister Mark Carney won't be watching the Edmonton Oilers battle the Florida Panthers on home ice Saturday. Smith extended an inv...

Jun 12, 2025

B.C. man gets 3 1/2 years for arson at Ukrainian pastor's home

VICTORIA - A man who set fire to a pastor's family home attached to a Ukrainian church in Victoria has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison. Victoria police say Walter Machinski was sentenced after...

Jun 12, 2025

Accused in Quebec truck attack threatens prosecutor, tells judge to shut up at trial

RIMOUSKI - The Quebec man accused of mowing down a dozen pedestrians with his truck gave combative and volatile testimony today in court. During his cross-examination, Steeve Gagnon threatened to hit ...

Jun 12, 2025

The 2025 wildfire season is on track to be Canada's 2nd-worst on record

OTTAWA - The area burned by wildfires so far this season is the second-largest on record in Canada, according to government data. Officials with Public Safety Canada held a technical briefing this mor...

Jun 12, 2025