Canada

Winnipeg man pleads not-guilty in killing of parents and attack on nurse

WINNIPEG - Lawyers for a man accused of killing his parents and attacking a nurse at a Winnipeg hospital nearly two years ago say he is not criminally responsible due to mental illness. Trevor Farley ...

Oct 16, 2023

First group of Canadians leave West Bank for Jordan as those in Gaza brace for worst

OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly says a group of Canadians has crossed safely from the West Bank into neighbouring Jordan as violence continues in Israel's escalating war against Hamas. J...

Oct 16, 2023

Complainant in Nygard trial says former mogul said he wanted to help with career

TORONTO - A woman who has accused Peter Nygard of sexual assault is telling jurors at his Toronto trial that the former fashion mogul flew her to Toronto under the guise of helping with her fashion ca...

Oct 16, 2023

Montreal mayor joins mayors of New York, Paris on UN sustainability advisory group

Montreal Mayor Valrie Plante has joined a new United Nations group to help local and regional governments implement the organization's sustainable development plan. The Advisory Group on Local and Reg...

Oct 16, 2023

In the news today: Fifth Canadian dies in Israel after Hamas attacks

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Global Affairs confirms death of fifth Canadian in Israel after Hamas attacks G...

Oct 16, 2023

Zexi Li, lead plaintiff in proposed class-action, testifies in 'Freedom Convoy' trial

OTTAWA - The woman who went to court to get an injunction against the "Freedom Convoy" last year is set to testify today in the criminal trial of two of the protest's organizers. Zexi Li is expected t...

Oct 16, 2023

Suncor CEO appearing today at Commons committee to explain comments on sustainability

OTTAWA - Canada's ongoing political battle between climate action and the economic benefits of the oil and gas industry will be on full display today as the CEO of oilsands giant Suncor appears at a H...

Oct 16, 2023

Friends and family mourn the loss of Canadians killed by Hamas in Israel

Friends, family and government officials have confirmed that at least five Canadians were killed last weekend when Hamas militants conducted a series of attacks in Israel. Thousands of people have bee...

Oct 15, 2023

NDP ready to campaign on pharmacare if it backs out of Liberal deal: Anne McGrath

HAMILTON - The federal New Democrats plan to make pharmacare a central issue in the next election if the Liberals do not meet the bar the opposition party has set for legislation to reduce the cost of...

Oct 15, 2023

More than 50 Indigenous fish harvesters in the Maritimes charged or on trial: Ottawa

HALIFAX - Three years after a First Nation started a self-regulated lobster fishery that sparked protests and violence in Nova Scotia, federal prosecutors are pressing ahead with charges against dozen...

Oct 15, 2023