Canada

Nijjar fallout: India reportedly tells Canada to bring home 'dozens' of its diplomats

WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it's important for Canada to have diplomats on the ground in India for what he calls "extremely challenging" circumstances. Trudeau was responding this ...

Oct 03, 2023

MPs set to vote on new House of Commons Speaker in historic election

OTTAWA - A rare event in Canada's history is set to unfold today as members of Parliament elect a new House of Commons Speaker. Anthony Rota stepped down from the role a week ago amid international co...

Oct 03, 2023

In the news today: Speaker vote in the House and the Blue Jays begin post-season play

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... MPs set to vote on new House of Commons Speaker A rare event in Canada's histor...

Oct 03, 2023

Trial to begin for former RCMP intelligence director accused of disclosing secrets

OTTAWA - More than four years after Cameron Jay Ortis was charged with breaching Canada's secrets law, the former RCMP intelligence director is about to get his day in court. Ortis was taken into cust...

Oct 03, 2023

After a four-week campaign, Manitobans to decide on Tories' bid for a third term

WINNIPEG - Manitobans are to make history today as they cast final ballots in an election that has followed four weeks of promises, debates and controversial advertisements. If Heather Stefanson leads...

Oct 03, 2023

B.C. court rejects challenge to huge Squamish Nation housing project in Vancouver

VANCOUVER - A massive Vancouver housing development spearheaded by the Squamish Nation has cleared a legal hurdle after a B.C. Supreme Court judge rejected a challenge by a residents' association over...

Oct 03, 2023

Delta landfill in British Columbia would turn into a spot for eagle watching in fall

Fall and winter are some of the busiest months for a raptor rescue operation in Delta, B.C., as it prepares for the annual migration of eagles scavenging at the Metro Vancouver landfill. Martina Verst...

Oct 03, 2023

Major events over the course of the Manitoba election campaign

WINNIPEG - Manitoba voters head to the polls on Tuesday. Here is a list of the major events during the provincial election campaign: - Sept. 5: Premier Heather Stefanson calls an election for Oct. 3, ...

Oct 02, 2023

Mohawk Mothers worry evidence of human remains at McGill work site will be destroyed

MONTREAL - Indigenous women say they are worried potential evidence of human remains at the site of a former Montreal hospital will be destroyed if construction isn't halted. The women, who call thems...

Oct 02, 2023

Trial to begin for former RCMP intelligence director accused of disclosing secrets

OTTAWA - More than four years after Cameron Jay Ortis was charged with breaching Canada's secrets law, the former RCMP intelligence director is about to get his day in court. Ortis was taken into cust...

Oct 02, 2023