Canada

Policy points, partisan jabs mark closing foreign interference hearing

OTTAWA - Participants in a federal inquiry called on Ottawa today to take bolder action against foreign interference by making effective use of legal tools, closing loopholes and fostering public educ...

Oct 24, 2024

Crucial B.C. election recounts won't start until Sunday afternoon

VICTORIA - Voting officials say recounts in two ridings that could determine the outcome of British Columbia's election won't start until Sunday afternoon. Elections BC says results of the Surrey City...

Oct 24, 2024

Eight-year-old 'beloved' giraffe dies at Greater Vancouver Zoo

LANGLEY, B.C. - The Greater Vancouver Zoo says one of its iconic animals, Jenga the giraffe, has died "far too soon." The zoo says in a statement that the eight-year-old male was seen found "peacefull...

Oct 24, 2024

Quebec says it's ready to start accepting advanced MAID requests as of Oct. 30

MONTREAL - Quebec's Health Department says it will be ready to meet the expected demand for advanced applications for medical assistance in dying when it begins accepting those requests next week. Dr....

Oct 24, 2024

NDP plan motion to push back against anti-abortion 'creep' from Conservatives

OTTAWA - The NDP is looking to push back against what it calls a "creep" of legislation, petitions and threats from the Conservatives aimed at reducing access to abortion. Leader Jagmeet Singh says hi...

Oct 24, 2024

Joly at Paris summit on Lebanon as Canadian donation-matching goal falling short

OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly is attending a conference on Lebanon as leaders try to help the country cope with the damage caused by Israeli airstrikes. Meanwhile, Ottawa's effort to m...

Oct 24, 2024

Trudeau says he will remain prime minister despite caucus revolt

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has no intention of stepping down as the leader of the Liberal party by next week. A letter signed by two dozen Liberal MPs asking Trudeau to step down was presen...

Oct 24, 2024

In the news today: Trudeau to announce major drop in immigration

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Trudeau to announce massive drop in immigration targets: official Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to...

Oct 24, 2024

Sentencing to begin for man who pleaded guilty to killing partner, two children

WINNIPEG - A sentencing hearing for a Manitoba man who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the killings of his common-law partner and their two young children is set to begin Thursday. Trevis Mc...

Oct 24, 2024

Trudeau to announce massive drop in immigration targets: official

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce a major drop in the number of new permanent residents Canada will accept in 2025. As first reported by The National Post, the government'...

Oct 24, 2024