Canada

Quebec RCMP searching properties allegedly connected to neo-Nazi terrorist group

PLESSISVILLE, Que. - RCMP are searching properties southwest of Quebec City that they say may be connected to a neo-Nazi terrorist group. The police say on Twitter that the investigation targets indiv...

Jun 16, 2022

The Pence perspective: Jan. 6 hearings turn focus to embattled vice-president's role

WASHINGTON - One of the most compelling personal dynamics of the Donald Trump era will be on display today as the Jan. 6 hearings focus on the man at the centre: Mike Pence. The committee exploring la...

Jun 16, 2022

Dental care program could be nearly double what federal government originally thought

OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget officer says the cost of a new dental program for low- and middle-income uninsured Canadians could be nearly double what the federal government originally estimated. ...

Jun 16, 2022

Michelle Rempel Garner exits Patrick Brown campaign to consider UCP leadership run

OTTAWA - Michelle Rempel Garner, a longtime Conservative MP from Calgary, says she's stepping back from the federal Conservative leadership race to consider running for Jason Kenney's job. Rempel Garn...

Jun 16, 2022

Backlogged justice system can't return to pre-pandemic ways, chief justice warns

OTTAWA - Canada's chief justice says the legal system must continue to modernize and innovate, warning it cannot return to pre-pandemic ways of doing business. At a news conference today, the Supreme ...

Jun 16, 2022

Polytechnique shooting survivor Nathalie Provost to receive honorary doctorate

MONTREAL - More than 32 years after a gunman motivated by a hatred of feminists opened fire at cole polytechnique, killing 14 women and injuring others, Nathalie Provost will finally attend a convocat...

Jun 16, 2022

New AI rules, study shows COVID made Canadians more trusting: In The News for June 16

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 June 16 ... What we are watching in Canada ......

Jun 16, 2022

World cannot allow Russia, China to dominate critical minerals market: Wilkinson

OTTAWA - The strategic mistake made in allowing Russia to have global dominance in oil and gas cannot be repeated as the world looks to massively ramp up production of critical minerals, Natural Resou...

Jun 16, 2022

Privacy bill would set out rules on use of personal data, artificial intelligence

OTTAWA - The federal Liberals plan to introduce privacy legislation today to give Canadians more control over their personal data and introduce new rules for the use of artificial intelligence. The bi...

Jun 16, 2022

Flood of atmospheric rivers in B.C. cost $675 million in insured damage: bureau

VANCOUVER - November's floods in British Columbia that swamped homes and farms, swept away roads and bridges and killed five people are now the most costly weather event in provincial history. The Ins...

Jun 15, 2022