Canada

Ottawa man arrested after allegedly inciting hate, antisemitism

OTTAWA - An Ottawa man was arrested near Toronto this weekend after he was allegedly caught on video inciting hatred and expressing antisemitic views. Ottawa police have charged Mohammed Assadi with b...

Nov 12, 2023

CP NewsAlert: jury reaches verdict in Peter Nygard's sexual assault trial

TORONTO - Jurors in the sexual assault trial of former fashion mogul Peter Nygard have reached a verdict. The decision is expected to be announced around noon. More coming. The Canadian Press

Nov 12, 2023

Cities look to copy Montreal's ban of right turns on red, but safety data lacking

MONTREAL - In an effort to prevent pedestrian and cyclist deaths, more North American cities are contemplating imitating Montreal by banning drivers from turning right on red lights. But despite decad...

Nov 12, 2023

Canadians trapped in Gaza still waiting to leave as border crossing set to reopen

OTTAWA - Hundreds of Canadians hoping to escape the besieged Gaza Strip may get their chance as early as Sunday as the sole available land crossing out of the territory was set to reopen following a t...

Nov 12, 2023

Authorities in Gaza say Rafah border crossing into Egypt to reopen as of Sunday

Authorities in the Gaza Strip say the Rafah land crossing between the war-torn territory and Egypt will reopen on Sunday after being closed for the two previous days. The announcement was shared on a ...

Nov 11, 2023

Winnipeg Blue Bombers beat B.C. Lions to secure Grey Cup berth

WINNIPEG - Brady Oliveira rushed for 109 yards and one touchdown while Nick Hallett blocked a punt and scored to help propel the Blue Bombers to a franchise-record fourth straight Grey Cup appearance ...

Nov 11, 2023

What Canadians are saying as they mark Remembrance Day across the country

Canadians filled cenotaph and memorial sites across the country to mark Remembrance Day and pay tribute to soldiers who served Canada, both in active combat and peace-keeping or crisis management role...

Nov 11, 2023

Mental health app for Canadian veterans named after Saskatchewan mass stabbing victim

Earl Burns was a veteran of the Canadian military who tried to protect his family and Saskatchewan community of James Smith Cree Nation until his very last breath. A non-profit app in the works has be...

Nov 11, 2023

China ambassador seeks 'rational' relations, trade boost by 'reserving differences'

OTTAWA - China's ambassador to Canada says Ottawa's allegations of foreign interference in Canadian elections are hurting economic ties - but he insists his country isn't punishing Canada. His comment...

Nov 11, 2023

National Remembrance Day ceremony to be held in Ottawa

OTTAWA - Canada's national Remembrance Day ceremony is set to kick off in Ottawa at around 10:30 this morning with the veterans' march. Gloria Hooper, the national Silver Cross Mother, will lay a wrea...

Nov 11, 2023