Canada

Quebec court says it can hear challenge to governor general's lack of French

MONTREAL - The Quebec Superior Court has ruled that it can hear a challenge to the appointment of Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, who isn't fluent in French. Several groups are seeking to have Simon's appointme...

Aug 09, 2023

Religious group sues Quebec government for blocking event over abortion concerns

QUEBEC - A Christian group is suing the Quebec government for blocking a religious gathering last June at a publicly owned convention centre. Tourism Minister Caroline Proulx cancelled the event weeks...

Aug 09, 2023

All evacuation orders lifted around Osoyoos, B.C., as wildfire no longer spreading

All evacuation orders have now been lifted around the southern British Columbia community that saw a wildfire burn to its doorstep late last month as flames swept north across the border from Washingt...

Aug 09, 2023

In the news today: Details of B.C. port strike deal, missing fishermen in N.B.

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Terms of new contract that resolved British Columbia port dispute are released ...

Aug 09, 2023

'It came back to life.' Trees scarred by vandals recovering in historic Halifax park

HALIFAX - In the heart of downtown Halifax sits a small but beloved park known for its elaborate flower beds and stately trees. For more than 150 years, the Halifax Public Gardens have provided a quie...

Aug 09, 2023

Terms of new contract that resolved British Columbia port dispute are released

VANCOUVER - The Canada Industrial Relations Board has released the new terms of the agreement that resolved British Columbia's port dispute, including a commitment by employers to train workers to per...

Aug 08, 2023

Yukon community of Mayo under state of emergency due to nearby fire

MAYO, YUKON - The Government of Yukon has declared a state of emergency for the Village of Mayo and the surrounding area due to a wildfire burning nearby. The community of about 450 people has been un...

Aug 08, 2023

Alberta minister says federal strings on electricity climate funding a 'threat'

EDMONTON - Alberta Environment and Protected Areas Minister Rebecca Schulz says Ottawa is threatening the province by suggesting it will withhold federal funding from electricity projects that don't r...

Aug 08, 2023

Moon mission with Canada's Jeremy Hansen remains on schedule for November 2024: NASA

WASHINGTON - Officials at NASA say the mission that will send a Canadian astronaut into lunar space for the first time is still on track to launch in November of next year. Mission specialist Jeremy H...

Aug 08, 2023

Pilot program seeks to reward companies that better protect temporary foreign workers

Ottawa is introducing a new three-year pilot program that would incentivize employers to follow worker-protection rules by making it easier for them to hire temporary foreign workers. Under the pilot ...

Aug 08, 2023