Canada

One year after B.C.'s short-term rental crackdown, has it made housing cheaper?

Marv Gandall says living in one of Victoria's largest residential buildings a year ago meant a parade of people with suitcases, stuffed visitors parking and slow elevators. Gandall, who has lived in t...

Apr 24, 2025

Who are Canada's cardinals? A look at the five dignitaries ahead of the papal funeral

Cardinals from around the world are converging on Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis and upcoming meetings that will determine the next leader of the Catholic Church. A three-day public viewing is u...

Apr 24, 2025

Could at-home test strips prevent drug deaths? Experts say yes, but it's complicated

ST. JOHN'S - Canadians are dying alone from toxic drugs and experts say easier access to at-home drug-testing strips could help prevent deaths. But they warn the strips have limitations. Dr. Nash Deni...

Apr 24, 2025

Yukon launches first-time homebuyer loan program to pay up to half of down payments

WHITEHORSE - Yukon's government is launching a first-time homebuyer program in the territory that will see eligible residents receive low-interest loans to help with down payments. The territory says ...

Apr 23, 2025

Trump floats automobile tariff increase for Canada

WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump says at some point the automobile tariffs slapped on Canadian imports could increase while also indicating his administration is working on a deal with Canada....

Apr 23, 2025

Black federal workers appeal decision to deny certification of class action lawsuit

OTTAWA - Black federal workers who launched a $2.5-billion lawsuit against the federal government are appealing the court's decision to deny it certification. A Federal Court judge last month dismisse...

Apr 23, 2025

Quebec won't drop legal alcohol limit despite fourth coroner's recommendation

QUBEC - Quebec Transport Minister Genevive Guilbault says the province will not be lowering the legal blood alcohol limit despite another coroner's report released this week urging the province to act...

Apr 23, 2025

'To honour him': Canadian Bishops, Métis leader attending funeral for Pope Francis

Donald Bolen, the archbishop of Regina, is travelling to Vatican City for Saturday's funeral of Pope Francis - a journey, he says, is to honour a pontiff who mirrored his vision and his compassion. "W...

Apr 23, 2025

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to represent Canada at Pope Francis's funeral Saturday

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney will not be taking time away from the federal election campaign to attend the funeral for Pope Francis. He says Gov. Gen. Mary Simon will represent Canada alongside...

Apr 23, 2025

China says it wants to partner with Canada to push back against American 'bullying'

OTTAWA - China's ambassador says Beijing is offering to form a partnership with Canada to push back against American "bullying," suggesting the two countries could rally other nations to stop Washingt...

Apr 23, 2025