Canada

RCMP arrest Quebec man for 3D printing of guns and spreading hatred against Jews

MONTREAL - The RCMP say they arrested a Quebec man Thursday on charges of hate speech and 3D printing of firearms. The police say they seized a "significant quantity" of 3D printers and a homemade fir...

Jun 14, 2024

Singh won't break pact with Liberals despite concern PM isn't protecting democracy

OTTAWA - Federal New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh is not willing to break ranks with the minority Liberal government, even after criticizing the prime minister for failing to protect Canada's democra...

Jun 14, 2024

Victims of workplace harassment, sexual violence can get free legal counsel in Quebec

QUBEC - Quebec has announced $2.4 million over four years to cover the legal expenses for people who file claims of psychological harassment or sexual violence in the workplace. Employment Minister Je...

Jun 14, 2024

Canada to host G7 leaders' summit in Kananaskis, Alta., next June

OTTAWA - Canada says it will host the G7 summit next year in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. The announcement comes as this year's leaders' meeting continues in Apulia, Italy. The member countries -...

Jun 14, 2024

B.C. establishes largest provincial park in a decade to protect threatened caribou

VICTORIA - A major provincial park expansion will create a protection zone of almost 2,000 square kilometres for caribou and other species in northeastern British Columbia. The Ministry of Environment...

Jun 14, 2024

NDP says it's considering options about support for much-criticized Senate porn bill

OTTAWA - Federal New Democrats won't state their position on a bill that seeks to keep minors from accessing sexually explicit material online. The legislation proposes requiring websites like Pornhub...

Jun 14, 2024

Patients going without care due to nursing shortage in Manitoba First Nation

OTTAWA - A First Nation in northern Manitoba says its nursing station is operating at half-capacity, and as a result members are going without the care they need. Chief David Monias of the Crosslake B...

Jun 14, 2024

Defence Minister Bill Blair says more help coming for Ukraine, Latvia

OTTAWA - Canada's minister of defence says the federal government is committed to supporting Ukraine. Bill Blair is meeting with members of NATO in the Belgian capital of Brussels. On X, formerly know...

Jun 14, 2024

Pope Francis to meet with Trudeau, lead session on artificial intelligence

SAVELLETRI DI FASANO - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is headed into the second day of the G7 leaders' summit, which will feature a special appearance by Pope Francis. The pontiff is slated to deliver ...

Jun 14, 2024

Federal minister tells B.C. Ottawa continues to back RCMP contract policing

VICTORIA - Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Ottawa will continue to back the RCMP as British Columbia's contract police force that serves many communities as it moves towards a national for...

Jun 13, 2024