Canada

Twenty-two per cent of construction cones in downtown Montreal are 'useless': report

MONTREAL - A new report by Montreal's chamber of commerce says about one in five of the ubiquitous orange construction cones in the city's downtown appears to serve no purpose. The Chamber of Commerce...

Nov 24, 2023

Some Home Decorators Collection artificial Christmas trees recalled over fire risk

OTTAWA - Home Depot is recalling some of its pre-lit artificial Christmas trees because they could pose a fire hazard. Health Canada says consumers should stop using the Home Decorators Collection 7.5...

Nov 24, 2023

Canada's high court to rule if bankruptcy wipes out court-ordered fines in B.C. case

OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has set a December date to hear an appeal from a British Columbia couple who argue their declaration of bankruptcy should wipe out millions of dollars in court-ord...

Nov 24, 2023

New bill seeks to limit new captivity of elephants, apes in Canada

OTTAWA - Canadian zoos won't be able to bring in new elephants or apes under new federal legislation introduced this week, except under specific circumstances. Bill S-15 looks to ban all new captivity...

Nov 24, 2023

Ottawa and Quebec to create protected marine park near Anticosti Island

MONTREAL - Ottawa and Quebec have announced their intention to protect the waters near a picturesque territory in the Gulf of St. Lawrence that was recently named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Federal...

Nov 24, 2023

Hamas hostage deal 'progress' but long-term peace needs 'many more steps': Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau remained unmoved on Friday in rejecting demands for Canada to call for a full ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, but said a deal this week to temporarily halt hostilities...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 24, 2023

Quebec woman, 61, killed hours after police called to her home, suspect arrested

LAVAL, Que. - A 61-year-old woman was stabbed to death inside her apartment Thursday in Montreal's northern suburb hours after police visited the home. Police in Laval, Que., say they arrested a 30-ye...

Nov 24, 2023

Trudeau accuses Tories of turning their backs on Ukraine's needs, announces more aid

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned the Conservatives for voting against a bill to implement a free trade agreement with Ukraine, saying it's troubling to see support for the embattled co...

Nov 24, 2023

Ng says panel rules 'clearly in favour of Canada' in dairy imports dispute with U.S.

WASHINGTON - The federal government is cheering a big win in its ongoing dispute with the U.S. over access to Canada's dairy market. A settlement panel has rejected complaints from the U.S. Trade Repr...

Nov 24, 2023

In the news today: Israel-Hamas four-day truce begins

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Israel-Hamas truce begins with ceasefire ahead of hostage and prisoner releases...

Nov 24, 2023