Canada

B.C. team building 100 beaver 'starter homes' in the name of wetland preservation

In British Columbia's real estate market, many people dream of a turnkey starter home in a prime location. Environmental researchers are hoping the same real estate principles will encourage beavers t...

Dec 27, 2024

Bloc Québécois as official Opposition? Leader says Canadians 'don't have to fear us'

OTTAWA - Bloc Qubcois Leader Yves-Franois Blanchet says he's staying modest about the prospect of his party forming official Opposition in the next federal election, though it would be a "spectacular"...

Dec 27, 2024

In the news today: What Canada can learn from Trump's campaign

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... What Canada can learn from Trump's campaign Donald Trump smiled wide in front of cheering supporters after mil...

Dec 27, 2024

Trump's return: What Canada can learn from the 2024 presidential campaign

WASHINGTON - Donald Trump smiled wide in front of cheering supporters after millions of Americans went to the polls, choosing the divisive Republican leader as the next president of the United States ...

Dec 27, 2024

'Failure is not an option': Fire-torn Jasper entering new year with hope and anxiety

JASPER, ALTA. - This year, Kim Stark's kids took responsibility for decorating the family Christmas tree. Ornaments include toy cars, puzzle pieces, string and a pair of binoculars - things her three ...

Sheldon Spackman Dec 27, 2024

Woman airlifted to hospital after car crash in Mission, B.C., says RCMP

VANCOUVER - Mounties say officers are investigating a crash that occurred on Boxing Day in Mission, B.C. after a female had been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries. Mission RCMP says in a sta...

Dec 26, 2024

India alleges widespread trafficking of international students through Canada to U.S.

OTTAWA - Indian law enforcement agencies say they are investigating alleged links between dozens of colleges in Canada and two "entities" in Mumbai accused of illegally ferrying students across the Ca...

Dec 26, 2024

Boxing Day shoppers take advantage of tax holiday amid cost of living crisis

TORONTO - Shoppers flocked to malls on Thursday to take advantage of Boxing Day deals made more enticing by the federal government's GST holiday, but some say the lower prices aren't enough to keep up...

Dec 26, 2024

Strong winds and heavy rain continue in B.C.'s south coast on Boxing Day

VANCOUVER - Hundreds of people in British Columbia remain without power on Boxing Day as strong winds and heavy rains continue to hammer B.C.'s south coast. BC Hydro says around 1,600 customers were w...

Dec 26, 2024

In the news today: Quebec man killed in Florida boat explosion

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Quebec man killed in Florida boat explosion The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has confirme...

Dec 26, 2024