Canada

No concerns raised at time of Beijing-linked donation: former Trudeau Foundation head

OTTAWA - Former Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation head Morris Rosenberg says concerns were never raised to him about a large donation to the charity from two Chinese businessmen connected to Beijing. ...

Jun 12, 2023

A third of Canadians support changing anthem to say 'our home on native land': poll

A new poll suggests only a third of Canadians support a proposal from Mississauga, Ont., to ask the federal government to change the lyrics of the national anthem. The proposed resolution would ask Ot...

Jun 12, 2023

Richer countries like Canada must deliver proactive aid: head of UN rural food agency

OTTAWA - The head of a UN agency working to shore up rural food systems says richer countries need to focus on delivering proactive aid to developing countries instead of shifting to humanitarian work...

Jun 12, 2023

Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada

Quebecers are returning home as the province goes on the offensive against a record wildfire season, but elsewhere gusty winds are fuelling a huge blaze in northeastern British Columbia. Here's a look...

Jun 12, 2023

Quebec makes progress against record wildfire season as blaze in B.C. grows

Quebec is on the offensive in its battle against a record wildfire season as gusty winds fuel a huge blaze in northeastern British Columbia, forcing more evacuations. Premier Franois Legault says ther...

Jun 12, 2023

Vancouver family who lost son to fentanyl donates $20 million to recovery centre

VANCOUVER - A Vancouver family known for its philanthropy is making a $20 million donation to a British Columbia substance use treatment centre in memory of their adult son and brother who died of an ...

Jun 12, 2023

Many Quebec fire evacuees being allowed to return home as situation improves: premier

MONTREAL - Thousands of Quebecers who were forced by out-of-control wildfires to evacuate their towns and cities are starting to return home as the situation improves. Those returning home today inclu...

Jun 12, 2023

Climate researchers urge preparation for future fires : In The News for June 12

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of June 12 ... What we are watching in Canada ......

Jun 12, 2023

Nearly 350 firefighters from the E.U. will help battle relentless Canadian wildfires

A battalion of nearly 350 firefighters from the European Union will soon be on the ground in Quebec to help their Canadian counterparts tackle a devastating and unprecedented wildfire season. One hund...

Jun 12, 2023

New Canada Post stamp honours first Indigenous woman to lead a Canadian government

ULUKHAKTOK, N.W.T. - The first Indigenous woman to lead a provincial or territorial government in Canada is being honoured with a new stamp. Canada Post says it has unveiled a stamp in honour of Nelli...

Jun 11, 2023