Canada

'How are people surviving?': Gas spike detrimental for rural mail carriers, residents

A mail carrier says her out-of-pocket costs for delivering packages along her rural route have doubled because of the steep hike in gas prices and cost of living being experienced by many Canadians. "...

Jun 24, 2022

Jane Goodall returns to live events in effort to inspire hope, action on environment

CALGARY - Jane Goodall says she's sharing a message of hope and a cry to action as she returns to the stage for live events. The scientist, who's best known for her work with wild chimpanzees in Afric...

Jun 24, 2022

B.C. salmon farming industry welcomes consultation after years of 'ad hoc' talks

The executive director of the B.C. Salmon Farmers Association says a formal consultation process for the future of the industry is welcome after years of "ad hoc" discussions over Ottawa's pledge to e...

Jun 23, 2022

Opposition MPs urge federal government to bring home Canadians detained in Syria

OTTAWA - The NDP's foreign affairs critic acknowledges the challenges related to Canadians being held in northern Syria, but says the federal government must step in to bring its citizens home. New De...

Jun 23, 2022

Rempel Garner bows out of running for Alberta UCP leadership, citing caucus divisions

EDMONTON - Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner says she will not run in the race to replace Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, characterizing his United Conservative caucus and party as rife with anger,...

Jun 23, 2022

Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald says suspension unlawful

OTTAWA - Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald and her lawyers say the organization's move to suspend her and prevent her from attending its annual general assembly is a violatio...

Jun 23, 2022

Q&A: How far in advance should you apply for a passport? Should you camp out in line?

MONTREAL - Some Canadians have been facing long delays to renew or obtain travel documents in recent weeks, leading to frustration and long lineups outside passport offices across the country. Here ar...

Jun 23, 2022

A look at past papal visits to Canada as Francis prepares for upcoming tour

The Vatican has released details of Pope Francis' trip to Canada from July 24 to 29. It is to begin with stops in and around Edmonton, including a visit to the site of a former residential school. The...

Jun 23, 2022

A look at the former Alberta residential school site Pope Francis plans to visit

The Vatican has provided more details on Pope Francis' planned visit to Canada next month. The itinerary includes a stop at the site of a former residential school in Maskwacis, south of Edmonton. Her...

Jun 23, 2022

Canada joins international agreement to help Indigenous businesses access new markets

OTTAWA - International Trade Minister Mary Ng says she wants Indigenous people - as the founders of trade in Canada - to benefit more from global free trade agreements. At a ceremony in Ottawa with In...

Jun 23, 2022