Canada

Cracks in military's Cyclone helicopters could be linked to folding tail: expert

HALIFAX - An aviation expert says cracks recently detected in most of the Canadian military's Cyclone helicopters could be linked to the aircraft's folding tail mechanism. Larry McWha, former commande...

Dec 06, 2021

White House confirms U.S. intends diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics

WASHINGTON - The United States will refrain from sending any diplomatic officials to next year's Winter Olympics in Beijing, a show of protest against China designed to ensure American athletes are st...

Dec 06, 2021

Watchdog to investigate two latest violent arrest videos involving Quebec City police

QUEBEC - The province's police watchdog says it will investigate a Quebec City police officer caught on video during a pair of violent arrests earlier this year. In a statement, the Bureau des enqutes...

Dec 06, 2021

Take steps to fend off ransomware attacks, federal ministers urge Canadians

OTTAWA - Citing a dramatic increase in ransomware attacks, several federal ministers are urging Canadians to bolster their cybersecurity practices. In an open letter today, the ministers encourage org...

Dec 06, 2021

Canada to manufacture Merck COVID-19 antivirals if regulator approves

OTTAWA - Merck Canada announced it plans to manufacture its oral antiviral COVID-19 drug in Canada, making the country a global hub for the production of the potentially game-changing treatment. The d...

Dec 06, 2021

Indigenous report calls for change in B.C. wildfire response, recovery

An Indigenous-led review of a massive wildfire that destroyed more than 100 homes in British Columbia's southern Interior four years ago has produced 30 calls to action to improve wildfire management ...

Dec 06, 2021

Canadian ambassador to China Dominic Barton tenders resignation

OTTAWA - Canadian ambassador to China Dominic Barton has tendered his resignation after two tense years in the job. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Barton's pending departure in a statement th...

Dec 06, 2021

No evidence Liberals knew appeal over residential school payments was dropped: Miller

OTTAWA - Canada's Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister says the federal government will soon release some of the residential school records it's been criticized for withholding to a national archives c...

Dec 06, 2021

An anguished anniversary and Freeland in the hot seat: In The News for Dec. 6

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 Dec. 6 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ...

Dec 06, 2021

Tributes planned for victims of École Polytechnique shooting on 32nd anniversary

MONTREAL - Today marks the 32nd anniversary of what's widely believed to be Canada's largest mass shooting specifically targeting women.The shooting at Montreal's cole Polytechnique took place on Dec....

Dec 06, 2021