Canada

Saskatoon woman who had been reported missing faces charges in U.S., Canada

SASKATOON - A woman who was reported missing with her seven-year-old son is facing criminal charges in Canada and the United States. Saskatoon police said they have charged Dawn Marie Walker, 38, with...

Aug 08, 2022

Montreal Pride Festival starts internal probe after embarrassing parade cancellation

MONTREAL - The organization that runs the Montreal Pride Festival says it is conducting an internal investigation after it abruptly cancelled the city's official Pride parade on Sunday - hours before ...

Aug 08, 2022

Canadian warships missing from NATO naval forces for first time since 2014

OTTAWA - For the first time in eight years, Canadian warships are not involved in either of two NATO naval task forces charged with patrolling European waters. Canada had been a consistent presence in...

Aug 08, 2022

Liberals planning temporary solution to dental care promise: sources

OTTAWA - Sources close to the government's proposed $5.3 billion dental care program say the Liberals are planning a temporary solution that involves giving money directly to patients in order to keep...

Aug 08, 2022

Mother convicted of killing Phoenix Sinclair granted escorted outings from prison

WINNIPEG - A Manitoba woman who abused and killed her daughter in one of the province's most notorious crimes has been granted escorted temporary absences from prison. The Parole Board of Canada is al...

Aug 08, 2022

Canadian Blood Services urging people to donate as it faces collection challenges

TORONTO - Canadian Blood Services is calling on donors to book and keep appointments as it faces a decrease in collections. The organization says it currently has only four days worth of O+ blood type...

Jordan Davidson Aug 08, 2022

Quebec police watchdog begins probe into alleged beating of Senegalese diplomat

MONTREAL - Quebec's independent police watchdog is investigating allegations that a Senegalese diplomat was detained and beaten by police in an Ottawa suburb last week. Guy Lapointe of the Bureau des ...

Aug 08, 2022

Privacy commissioner learned of RCMP spyware use from media, calls for stronger laws

OTTAWA - Canada's privacy commissioner says his office learned about the RCMP's use of spyware through the media, and he wants Parliament to strengthen and modernize privacy laws. Philippe Dufresne is...

Aug 08, 2022

CRA says it has $1.4 billion in uncashed cheques sitting in its coffers

OTTAWA - The Canada Revenue Agency says it will be sending e-notifications about uncashed cheques to 25,000 Canadians this month. The federal agency says it has approximately $1.4 billion worth of unc...

Aug 08, 2022

House of Commons transport committee holds emergency meeting on airport delays

OTTAWA - The House of Commons transport committee is holding an emergency meeting today to talk about whether to go ahead with an investigation into airport delays and flight cancellations. Airlines a...

Aug 08, 2022