Canada

Conservatives plan to use Jagmeet Singh's words in latest non-confidence motion

OTTAWA - The Conservatives plan to bring forward a non-confidence motion next week that is focused on NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's own words, as they try to convince the New Democrats to bring down the ...

Nov 29, 2024

Pro-Palestinian protesters block Metro Vancouver container port

DELTA, B.C. - Police in British Columbia say demonstrators have disrupted access to a major Metro Vancouver container port terminal, with the protesters calling for an end to what they call "Canada's ...

Nov 29, 2024

Intimate partner violence the target of Canadian privacy regulators; local shelter reacts

The executive director of Red Deer-based Central Alberta Women's Emergency Shelter (CAWES) says recent work by Canadian privacy authorities to refine responsible disclosure of intimate partner violenc...

Sheldon Spackman Nov 29, 2024

Manitoba Métis Federation to be first Métis group with modern treaty with Canada

OTTAWA - The Manitoba Mtis Federation will be the first Mtis group to sign a modern treaty with the federal government. The signing ceremony is set to happen on Saturday afternoon, and will recognize ...

Nov 29, 2024

Trudeau says no question incoming U.S. president Trump is serious on tariff threat

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says incoming U.S. president Donald Trump's threats on tariffs should be taken seriously. President-elect Trump threatened on social media this week to impose a ...

Nov 29, 2024

Family says B.C. man's cremated remains in limbo due to Canada Post strike

A Quebec woman whose father died in British Columbia last month says her family has be unable to properly grieve because the Canada Post strike has left his remains in limbo. Emily Walstrom said her f...

Nov 29, 2024

Canada pledges $50M for Palestinian humanitarian needs ahead of Gaza aid conference

OTTAWA - The Liberal government is announcing $50 million in humanitarian assistance for Palestinians in both the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen says the...

Nov 29, 2024

Prime Minister Trudeau adds $7.1 million to P.E.I. school food program

MOUNT STEWART, P.E.I. - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau travelled to Prince Edward Island today where he announced $7.1 million over three years to support that province's school food program. The money...

Nov 29, 2024

Hit man offered $100,000 to kill Montreal crime reporter covering his trial

MONTREAL - Montreal news outlet La Presse says a hit man offered $100,000 to have one of its crime reporters assassinated. La Presse says convicted killer Frdrick Silva, who turned police informant in...

Nov 29, 2024

Trudeau noncommittal on expanding rebate beyond 'working Canadians'

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau does not appear willing to budge on his plan to send a $250 rebate to "hardworking Canadians," despite pressure from the opposition to give the money to seniors ...

Nov 29, 2024