Canada

Jurors in Hoggard trial to review more testimony, continue deliberating

TORONTO - Jurors in the sexual assault trial of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard are set to continue reviewing testimony of one of the complainants today. Over the last two days, the jury has asked the...

Jun 05, 2022

'Trying to make something beautiful,' the long road to hope after tragedy in London

Saboor Khan hopes to find some solace this weekend when he helps realize his best friend's dreams of a community space for children to laugh and play in. Khan and Salman Afzaal were kindred spirits, o...

Jun 04, 2022

Fate of Métis scrip lawsuit in doubt after 17 Alberta plaintiffs ask to withdraw

The future of a lawsuit seeking to hold Canada accountable for the loss of Mtis lands is in doubt after about a third of the plaintiffs asked to withdraw from the action when their legitimacy was ques...

Jun 04, 2022

As gas prices spike, Montreal's bike culture seen as model for rest of the country

Montrealer Olivia Collette sold her car in 2016 and hasn't looked back. Collette, a communications consultant living in central Montreal, said getting around using a bicycle, a car-sharing service or ...

Jun 04, 2022

Jurors in Hoggard trial to review more testimony after saying they're deadlocked

TORONTO - Jurors in the sexual assault trial of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard are expected to continue reviewing testimony this morning as deliberations continue for a fifth day. The jury has twice ...

Jun 04, 2022

Canada firmer than ever in support of Ukraine after 100 days of war: Joly

OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly says Canada is more resolute than ever in its support for Ukraine as its war with Russia continues after 100 days. In an interview with The Canadian Press...

Jun 04, 2022

COVID data void in Canada could hamper understanding of lingering impact: experts

VANCOUVER - A lack of data tracking Canadians who have had COVID-19 could hinder efforts to understand potential post-infection conditions, such as diabetes and brain fog, experts have warned. They sa...

Jun 04, 2022

Tory MP who won't disclose vaccine status asked to leave House of Commons precinct

OTTAWA - A Conservative MP who refuses to disclose her vaccination status tried to access the House of Commons precinct after a COVID-19 vaccination mandate was imposed last year and was required to l...

Jun 03, 2022

Two Indigenous sisters imprisoned for 30 years see fresh hope for release

OTTAWA - Two Indigenous sisters who have spent nearly 30 years in prison for what they say is a wrongful murder conviction now have reason to hope their names could soon be cleared. The Justice Depart...

Jun 03, 2022

World needs to up game against emerging infectious diseases: Dr. Theresa Tam

OTTAWA - Canada's chief public health officer says the world must erect better defences against transmissible diseases as climate change and other factors raise the risk we will see more emerging infe...

Jun 03, 2022