Canada

Specialists join forces to push B.C. for same recognition as family doctors

Specialists ranging from cardiologists to pediatricians and orthopedic surgeons are pushing the British Columbia government to alleviate backlogs that have worsened wait times. Their stance comes as t...

Sep 22, 2022

RCMP arrest three B.C. residents, alleged associate linked to Japanese Yakuza

SURREY, B.C. - Police in British Columbia's Lower Mainland say an investigation into an international drug trafficking network has led to charges against three residents and an alleged associate in Ja...

Sep 22, 2022

'We will find him:" RCMP continue search for suspect in fatal N.W.T. stabbing

YELLOWKNIFE - RCMP in the Northwest Territories warned residents of Fort Good Hope Thursday to remain vigilant as they continue their search for the suspect in the stabbings of three people in the com...

Sep 22, 2022

Merritt, B.C., to pilot four-day work week at city hall to attract workers

MERRITT, B.C. - The City of Merritt in the B.C. Interior is launching a four-day work week pilot program in hopes of attracting, recruiting and retaining municipal workers. Merritt's chief administrat...

Sep 22, 2022

CP NewsAlert: PM Trudeau backs lifting some COVID-19 travel rules

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has agreed to let a cabinet order enforcing mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements at the Canadian border to expire Sept. 30, according to two senior govern...

Sep 22, 2022

Dangerous fungus detected at Montreal-area hospital, health officials say

MONTREAL - Regional health authorities say a dangerous fungus known for its resistance to treatment has been detected at a hospital in Longueuil on Montreal's South Shore. Officials at Hpital Pierre-B...

Sep 22, 2022

B.C. seniors have lowest financial support in Canada, says advocate

VICTORIA - Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie says British Columbia ranks last among Canada's provinces and territories in providing key financial support for seniors. Mackenzie says a report released ...

Sep 22, 2022

Canada not looking toward windfall taxes on fossil fuel companies, minister says

OTTAWA - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault isn't warming to the idea of combating climate change by imposing a windfall tax on the massive profits being posted by Canadian energy companies. U.N. ...

Sep 22, 2022

Quebec election: Liberals, Anglade attempt to turn around struggling campaign

MONTREAL - With polls suggesting her party could be relegated to third place in the Oct. 3 election, Quebec Liberal Leader Dominique Anglade is trying to turn around her team's fortunes by putting mor...

Sep 22, 2022

Mutiny charge withdrawn as military officer goes on trial for anti-vaccine comments

OTTAWA - A Canadian Armed Forces officer who urged other military members against helping to distribute COVID-19 vaccines has pleaded guilty to conduct to the prejudice of good order and discipline. O...

Sep 22, 2022