Canada

'We won't forget:' How some Muslims view Poilievre's stance on Israel-Hamas war

OTTAWA - A spokesman for a regional Muslim advocacy group says Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's stance on the Israel-Hamas war could complicate his party's relationship with Muslim Canadians. Na...

Mar 28, 2024

Supreme Court upholds First Nation election requirement, rules that Charter applies

OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada is upholding a rule that requires members of a Yukon First Nation to live in its community should they want to serve on its council. Cindy Dickson had been fightin...

Mar 28, 2024

Four Ontario school boards sue Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok

TORONTO - Four of Ontario's largest school boards are suing the parent companies of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok, alleging the social media platforms are disrupting student learning. The l...

Mar 28, 2024

In the news today: Foreign interference inquiry continues, Ontario opens comms centre

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Foreign interference inquiry to hear from chief electoral officer Canada's chie...

Mar 28, 2024

Foreign interference inquiry slated to hear from chief electoral officer

OTTAWA - Canada's chief electoral officer, Stphane Perrault, is slated to testify this morning at a commission of inquiry into foreign meddling allegations and how the government responded to them. Th...

Mar 28, 2024

Killer whale rescue tactics could involve plan to lift orca calf out of lagoon

ZEBALLOS, B.C. - Experts are reconsidering their options on a rescue plan for the young killer whale trapped by the tide in a remote lagoon off Northern Vancouver Island. Paul Cottrell, the marine mam...

Mar 28, 2024

Ottawa signs $3.7B health deal with Quebec, final province to sign onto health accord

OTTAWA - Health Minister Mark Holland signed a $3.7-billion health pact with Quebec today, which means all 13 provinces and territories have now signed on to Ottawa's new health accord. Prime Minister...

Mar 27, 2024

Suspects plead not guilty in human smuggling case involving family's death at border

ST. PAUL, MINN. - A man accused of helping smuggle people across the U.S.-Canada border into Minnesota, including four members of an Indian family who froze to death in 2022, pleaded not guilty Wednes...

Mar 27, 2024

Measles cases in Canada are increasing, Canada's chief public health officer warns

Canada's chief public health officer says the number of measles cases in the country continues to rise. Dr. Theresa Tam says in a statement the Public Health Agency of Canada is aware of 40 measles ca...

Mar 27, 2024

Police investigating after two bodies found in home northwest of Montreal

LAC-SUPRIEUR, Que. - Quebec provincial police are investigating after two bodies were found in a home in the Laurentians region. The bodies were found about 9:15 a.m. inside a residence in Lac-Suprieu...

Mar 27, 2024