Canada

Victoria Gold says it plans to oppose Yukon application for receiver

WHITEHORSE - The company that owns the gold mine where a failure led to a massive release of cyanide-contaminated ore says it plans to oppose an application by the Yukon government seeking the appoint...

Aug 14, 2024

Retired Quebec judge Jacques Delisle, who pleaded guilty in wife's death, dies at 89

MONTREAL - Jacques Delisle, a retired Quebec judge who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in his wife's shooting death, has died at age 89. The Court of Appeal of Quebec issued a statement Monday confirmi...

Aug 14, 2024

Trade minister criticizes higher U.S. softwood lumber duties as unfair, unwarranted

WASHINGTON - Canada's international trade minister is criticizing the U.S. Department of Commerce for nearly doubling duties on softwood lumber, saying the move is unfair and unwarranted. Minister Mar...

Aug 14, 2024

In the news today: Convoy trial closing arguments continue, Sask. wildfire evacuation

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Closing arguments continue in Lich, Barber trial The Crown is expected to continue its closing arguments today...

Aug 14, 2024

Closing arguments set to continue in trial for 'Freedom Convoy' organizers

OTTAWA - The Crown is expected to continue its closing arguments today in the trial for "Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber. The two are on trial for their roles in launching the ...

Aug 14, 2024

Phil Wizard introduced breaking to the world by taking gold medal, mentors say

VANCOUVER - A gold medal win by Canadian Philip Kim at the Paris Olympics in breaking has introduced the world to the sport and its culture that is all about peace, love and unity, his former coaches ...

Aug 13, 2024

Homeland Security takes steps to tighten asylum rules at Canadian border

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says people seeking asylum at the northern border with Canada will have less time to consult a lawyer before making their case. The department say...

Aug 13, 2024

Jasper council told wildfire caused $283 million in lost property value

JASPER, ALBERTA, CANADA - The town of Jasper says early numbers indicate last month's wildfires destroyed $283 million worth of property. The town also reports that while 358 structures were destroyed...

Aug 13, 2024

B.C. man accused of sextortion of teenagers in Nova Scotia, Quebec and Ontario: RCMP

BURNABY, B.C. - A British Columbia man is facing almost two dozen charges over allegations of online sexual extortion that police say stem from reports by several victims in Nova Scotia, Quebec and On...

Aug 13, 2024

Montreal man sentenced to 10 years in U.S. for 'massive' telemarketing scheme

MONTREAL - A Montreal man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by a Pennsylvania judge for operating a telemarketing scheme that defrauded American seniors of millions of dollars. Ari Tietolman wa...

Aug 13, 2024