Canada

'There's no one to fill his shoes': Journalist and author Peter C. Newman dies at 94

Veteran journalist and author Peter C. Newman, who held a mirror up to Canada, has died at the age of 94. He died in hospital in Belleville, Ont., Thursday morning from complications related to a stro...

Sep 07, 2023

Changes to minimum tax to add $2.6 billion over five years for feds: PBO

OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget officer says the federal government's proposed changes to the alternative minimum tax will generate an additional $2.6 billion in revenue over five years. The tax aim...

Sep 07, 2023

Liberals tap Quebec judge to lead inquiry into foreign interference: sources

OTTAWA - The federal government has tapped a Quebec judge to head a public inquiry into allegations of foreign interference in Canada's affairs. Two government sources, who spoke on the condition of a...

Sep 07, 2023

In the news today: Trudeau in Singapore, trial of "Freedom Convoy" organizers resumes

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Trudeau visits Singapore to promote Canadian businesses, products Prime Ministe...

Sep 07, 2023

'Freedom Convoy' organizers' trial to delve into social media from protest

OTTAWA - The criminal trial of "Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber is expected to resume today with a deep dive into a mountain of social media evidence police amassed during the ...

Sep 07, 2023

Beginning of blue wave or just a summer fling? Conservatives meet amid polling boost

OTTAWA - For Emily Brown, it feels pretty good to be Conservative. "It's quite a time to be a part of this, honestly." Buoyed by successive polls showing the federal party's message on the cost of liv...

Sep 07, 2023

Private donation helps attract teachers to rural B.C. with $10,000 cash welcome gifts

A rural school district in the British Columbia Interior has filled a shortfall of teachers with help from an anonymous benefactor who donated $200,000 to welcome new educators. At a time when schools...

Sep 07, 2023

Trudeau visits Singapore to promote Canadian businesses, products

SINGAPORE - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is continuing his tour of the Indo-Pacific region this week with a visit to Singapore to promote Canadian business and products. His two-day visit is expected...

Sep 06, 2023

Police return emotional support rabbit that ran loose in Vancouver SkyTrain station

VANCOUVER - A rabbit that hopped the tracks at a downtown Vancouver transit station was reunited with its owner after efforts by passengers and police. Metro Vancouver Transit Police say the bunny was...

Sep 06, 2023

Man convicted of killing woman in Saskatchewan arrested in B.C., parole suspended

VICTORIA - A man who brutally murdered an Indigenous woman in Saskatoon is back in custody and his parole has been suspended. Victoria police say Kenneth MacKay, who is 49, was arrested Friday but did...

Sep 06, 2023