Canada

Quebec woman alleging sexual misconduct by prominent cardinal reveals identity

MONTREAL - A woman alleging sexual misconduct by a prominent Quebec cardinal has revealed her identity and says the process for reporting such abuse must be changed. Until today, Pamla Groleau had bee...

Jan 13, 2023

Penalties for public servants who won't go back to office to be handled individually

OTTAWA - The federal government says repercussions for public servants who refuse to return to in-person work will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Starting Monday, all federal employees who are...

Jan 13, 2023

Three employees remain missing after explosion at Quebec propane business

SAINT-ROCH-DE-L'ACHIGAN, Que. - Three employees of a Quebec propane distribution business remain missing one day after an explosion and fire north of Montreal. Quebec provincial police are expected to...

Jan 13, 2023

Canada sanctions more of Haiti's political elites, bringing total to 15

OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly has announced new sanctions against two more Haitian political elites. Facing sanction are former MP Arnel Blizaire and Charles Saint-Rmy, a businessman a...

Jan 13, 2023

In The News for Jan. 13 : What would increased immigration mean for Canada?

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 Jan. 13 ... What we are watching in Canada ......

Jan 13, 2023

Liberal minister says Canada needs more immigration as targets get mixed reviews

OTTAWA - As Canada plans to significantly ramp up its immigration levels in the coming years, some policy experts are worried about potential effects on health care, housing and the labour market. But...

Jan 13, 2023

Why are there so many cyberattacks lately? An explainer on the rising trend

TORONTO - A wave of high-profile cyberattacks has recently hit hospitals, businesses and organizations in Ontario, including the LCBO this week and Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children and Scouts Cana...

Jan 13, 2023

B.C. tribunal orders woman to repay employer for 'time theft' while working at home

VANCOUVER - A tribunal has ordered a British Columbia accountant to pay her former employer more than $2,600 after a tracking software showed she engaged in "time theft" while working from home. The d...

Jan 12, 2023

'Unnecessary and damaging': Police federation criticizes Nunavut judge's comments

IQALUIT, Nunavut - The National Police Federation is criticizing comments a Nunavut judge made as he acquitted a prosecutor and RCMP officer of criminal contempt, saying the remarks were unnecessary a...

Jan 12, 2023

Toilet paper toxin found in endangered killer whales, say B.C. researchers

VANCOUVER - Toxic chemicals from toilet paper have been found in the bodies of British Columbia's endangered orcas, according to a study conducted by marine scientists. Researchers at the University o...

Jan 12, 2023