Canada

'Geyser' in Montreal after major water main break floods streets and homes

MONTREAL - A break in a major underground water main near Montreal's Jacques Cartier Bridge sent water gushing down streets and inside homes on Friday morning, forcing the evacuation of nearby buildin...

Aug 16, 2024

In the news today: Residents set to return to Jasper townsite

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Residents set to return to Jasper townsite Some residents of the Municipality of Jasper are set to return to t...

Aug 16, 2024

Residents set to enter their homes for the first time in fire-ravaged Jasper townsite

JASPER, ALBERTA, CANADA - Some residents of the Municipality of Jasper are set to return to the town today after a massive wildfire forced them out more than three weeks ago. Jasper Mayor Richard Irel...

Aug 16, 2024

Decision expected today in Jacob Hoggard's appeal of sexual assault conviction

TORONTO - Ontario's top court is expected to deliver its ruling today in the case of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard, who is challenging his sexual assault conviction. Hoggard was found guilty in June...

Aug 16, 2024

Mpox strain spreading in African countries could arrive in Canada, doctors say

The type of mpox spreading rapidly through several African countries could arrive in Canada, where that strain hasn't appeared before, Canadian experts say. The detection of clade I mpox in Sweden in ...

Aug 16, 2024

CBSA to use facial recognition app for people facing deportation: documents

OTTAWA - The Canada Border Services Agency plans to implement an app that uses facial recognition technology to keep track of people who have been ordered to be deported from the country. The mobile r...

Aug 16, 2024

Workplace report blames BC Wildfire Service again in another firefighter's 2023 death

VICTORIA - British Columbia's Forests Ministry says it is doing everything possible to keep those who fight wildfires in the province safe, while the government workers' union wants more protections f...

Aug 15, 2024

Ukraine can use Canadian military equipment inside Russia, Ottawa says

OTTAWA - The federal government says the Ukrainian army can use military equipment provided by Canada inside Russia. A spokesperson for National Defence says Canada places no geographic restrictions o...

Aug 15, 2024

Canada lists old NYC residence for $13M, surpassing cost of new luxury condo

OTTAWA - Canada is selling its former Manhattan residence, which used to house its consulate general in New York. Global Affairs Canada says the five-bedroom condo was listed today at over $13 million...

Aug 15, 2024

B.C. court orders pro-Palestinian camp at Vancouver Island University to shut down

VANCOUVER - Pro-Palestinian protesters who set up an encampment at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo, B.C., have been told to pack up within 72 hours. The B.C. Civil Liberties Association says a ...

Aug 15, 2024