Canada

Two arrested in connection with Quebec City killing after body found near pool

Quebec City police say two men have been arrested after a body was found over the weekend near a downtown pool. Two suspects were arrested by police in Longueuil, Que., on Montreal's South Shore, and ...

Apr 26, 2023

Trudeau urged to make good on critical mineral commitments during New York City visit

NEW YORK - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is on his way to New York today, where experts say they hope to hear more about Canada's plans for critical minerals. With the two countries committed to worki...

Apr 26, 2023

Mendicino announces first step of firearm buyback program, targeting industry

OTTAWA - Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says Ottawa has taken its first step toward launching its firearms buyback program, beginning with industry. Mendicino said at a news conference this mo...

Apr 26, 2023

In The News for April 26 : Sentencing in hit-and-run death of Calgary police officer

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 April 26 ... What we are watching in Canada .....

Apr 26, 2023

'Where's the accountability?' Deadline looms for mass shooting inquiry recommendation

HALIFAX - In the coming days, the federal and Nova Scotia governments will face the first deadline for action recommended by the inquiry that investigated the worst mass shooting in Canadian history. ...

Apr 26, 2023

German president ending visit to Canada in Northwest Territories

YELLOWKNIFE - Germany's president is to arrive in the Northwest Territories today to begin the final leg of his four-day official visit to Canada. Frank-Walter Steinmeier is to be welcomed at the Yell...

Apr 26, 2023

Cones of shame: Montreal officials vow to cut down ubiquitous construction cones

MONTREAL - Along a downtown Montreal street, in sight of city hall, orange-and-white-striped traffic cones stand in a row on the sidewalk. A few metres away, more cones mark off construction sites, wh...

Apr 26, 2023

Joly 'concerned' as Azerbaijan escalates Nagorno-Karabakh dispute with Armenia

OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly says she's "deeply concerned" about Azerbaijan escalating a long-running dispute with Armenia over a breakaway province by blocking its main access road. ...

Apr 25, 2023

Court approves sex-abuse settlement against Quebec clerics after lawyers lower fees

MONTREAL - Quebec's Court of Appeal has approved a $28-million settlement in a class-action lawsuit filed against the Clerics of Saint-Viateur of Canada by sexual-assault victims. A deal was reached i...

Apr 25, 2023

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon arrives in Yellowknife ahead of German president's visit

YELLOWKNIFE - Gov. Gen. Mary Simon arrived in Yellowknife today to begin an official visit to the Northwest Territories, a day ahead of a visit from Germany's president. Simon and her husband Whit Fra...

Apr 25, 2023