Canada

In the news today, July 2

Five stories in the news for Tuesday, July 2 --- CANADA CELEBRATES 152ND BIRTHDAY Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered a campaign-style speech focused on his Liberal government's successe...

Jul 04, 2019

In the news today, July 4

Five stories in the news for Thursday, July 4 --- 'NAIVE' CANADA SHOULDN'T BELIEVE TRUMP: CHINA The Chinese government is accusing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of being naive in assuming th...

Jul 04, 2019

Global boom in natural gas is undermining climate change action: report

OTTAWA - The Global Energy Monitor says an international boom in liquefied natural gas exports is undermining global efforts to stop climate change and Canada is one of the industry's biggest pla...

Jul 04, 2019

Corruption in Ukraine hurts reform, U.S. envoy says as Toronto conference begins

OTTAWA - Ukraine's weak judicial system is hurting the country's prospects for reform, which is the only way it will ultimately overcome Russia's ongoing aggression, says the Trump administration's po...

Jul 04, 2019

Federal review flags concerns in efforts to protect right whales in Canada

OTTAWA - A new federal scientific review shows measures taken to protect North Atlantic right whales from being struck by ships and getting caught in fishing gear may not be doing enough&nbs...

Jul 04, 2019

'Everybody's baby:' Police, family reflect on disappearance of Tamra Keepness

REGINA - Retired police corporal Jim Pratt remembers standing on a road on the outskirts of Regina as a team of searchers walked through a yellow canola field. They were looking fo...

Jul 04, 2019

Trudeau expected to confirm federal funding for Montreal's metro extension

MONTREAL - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to confirm on Thursday that the federal government will help finance Montreal's metro extension, multiple sources have told The Canadian Press. The...

Jul 03, 2019

Coroner probes death of Quebec senior who spent 36 hours on balcony

MONTREAL - The family of a 93-year-old Quebec woman who died after spending about 36 hours inert on her balcony at a seniors' residence wants to see better surveillance for the elderly in such establi...

Jul 03, 2019

B.C. Lions QB Mike Reilly sharing mental health battle to break down stigma

SURREY, B.C. - One of the CFL's toughest players says he's no longer afraid to face his mental health. More than a year and a half after experiencing a terrifying bout of panic attacks and anxiety, B....

Jul 03, 2019

Canada seeks international support to ban Russian-issued passports in Ukraine

OTTAWA - Canada is courting international support for its plan to reject Russian passports given to Ukrainian citizens in the parts of Ukraine occupied by Kremlin-backed separatists. Foreign Affairs M...

Jul 03, 2019