Category Archives: Canada

Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting victim Abel Mwansa Jr. laid to rest in Zambia
KITWE - A 12-year-old boy killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., last month has been laid to rest after a funeral in the African country of Zambia, after his father told of his forgiveness ...
Mar 02, 2026

Final complainant tells Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial she saw 'no way out'
TORONTO - When she heard the sound of her pantyhose ripping, she knew there was nothing she could do, the woman testified Monday as she gave her account of an encounter with Frank Stronach decades ago...
Mar 02, 2026

Liberal MP challenges PM's stance on strikes on Iran as feds sidestep legality issue
OTTAWA - A Liberal member of Parliament has challenged Prime Minister Mark Carney's endorsement of American and Israeli military strikes on Iran, as the government sidestepped questions about whether ...
Mar 02, 2026

In the news today: Iran, Carney and Modi, Canada submarine proposals
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney meets with Indian PM Modi in New Delhi, touts energy partnership Prime Minister Mark Carney met with In...
Mar 02, 2026

Submarine companies make their final pitches to Canada as it rushes to choose a fleet
OTTAWA - The competition to build the Canadian navy's next fleet of submarines is heading into a new phase after a deadline for both finalists to submit their final proposals to the federal government...
Mar 02, 2026

Carney meets with Indian PM Modi in New Delhi, touts energy partnership
DELHI - Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday in New Delhi, where the two leaders announced a series of agreements, including a strategic energy partnership. T...
Mar 01, 2026

Abel Mwansa Jr. shot last month in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. to be buried in Zambia Monday
VICTORIA - The father of 12-year-old Abel Mwansa Jr. says he is "eternally grateful" to governments of Zambia, Canada and local MP Bob Zimmer among others for helping him repatriate the body of his so...
Mar 01, 2026

Group calls on Health Canada to make labels mandatory for gene-edited pork
HALIFAX - An advocacy group of farmers and environmental organizations wants Health Canada to implement mandatory labelling on pork from gene-edited pigs. Earlier this year, the federal agency approve...
Mar 01, 2026

B.C. Conservative MPs Zimmer, Caputo ask for public inquiry into Tumbler Ridge deaths
VICTORIA - Calls for an independent investigation into the shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., where eight people, including six children were shot last month, are growing. Federal Conservative MP Bob Zi...
Mar 01, 2026

Iranian‑Canadians reflect on freedom, change, and the fight for women’s rights
MONTREAL - At just two years old, former Iranian-Canadian international model and actress Samantha Tajik left Tehran with her family, settling in Canada. With Iran under attack by the United States an...
Mar 01, 2026