Canada

Quebec police to give update on 1975 murder investigation after identifying suspect

MONTREAL - Police in a Montreal suburb are scheduled to provide an update today on the investigation into the 1975 slaying of a 16-year-old girl after exhuming the remains of a suspect earlier this mo...

May 23, 2023

Johnston to release decision on need for public inquiry into foreign interference

OTTAWA - The man charged with recommending how best to deal with foreign interference in Canada's federal elections will finally say whether he believes a public inquiry is necessary. Former governor ...

May 23, 2023

Rain forecast could slow down record-breaking Alberta wildfires, officials say

EDMONTON - Light rainfall and cooler temperatures slowed down wildfire activity in Alberta over the long weekend and more rain that's in the forecast may help firefighters catch a breath during a reco...

May 22, 2023

Quebec Indigenous group says CAQ MNA who dismissed alleged police abuse must resign

MONTREAL - The Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador wants a member of Quebec's governing Coalition Avenir Quebec party to resign after he suggested numerous Indigenous women lied about being sexu...

May 22, 2023

Ford to buy lithium for electric car batteries from Quebec's Nemaska Lithium

MONTREAL - A Quebec company building a lithium mine and production plan has signed an 11 year deal to sell products to Ford for use in electric car batteries. The deal announced by the automotive gian...

May 22, 2023

Montreal police investigate second arson in 16 days at business in St-Laurent borough

Montreal police say they're investigating the second arson attack in just over two weeks at a business in the city's St-Laurent borough. Police spokeswoman Const. Caroline Chvrefils says multiple wind...

May 22, 2023

Northern businesses using local ingredients with a focus on food sustainability

YELLOWKNIFE - From rosehip ketchup to wild boar lardo, food businesses across Northern Canada are finding unique ways to use local ingredients. Niki Mackenzie is the chef and owner of Fishy People, a ...

May 22, 2023

RCMP at 150: Key events in the evolution of the national police force

OTTAWA - A timeline of some key events in the evolution of the RCMP's structure and responsibilities: May 3, 1873: Act establishing the North-West Mounted Police introduced by then-prime minister John...

May 22, 2023

As inquiry decision looms, here's how Canada's foreign interference saga has evolved

OTTAWA - Special rapporteur David Johnston is expected to release his decision Tuesday on whether the federal Liberals should call a public inquiry on foreign interference. With allegations that China...

May 22, 2023

Canadian public pension fund investments in China draw heightened scrutiny

MONTREAL - Investments in China by Canada's largest public pension funds are facing increased scrutiny amid worsening relations between the two countries and allegations that some of those investments...

May 22, 2023