Canada

PM, senior security officials slated to return to foreign interference inquiry

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and members of his inner circle are slated to return to a federal inquiry into foreign interference in coming weeks. A newly published provisional witness list f...

Sep 11, 2024

Two Quebec real estate brokers suspended for using fake bids to drive up prices

MONTREAL - Two Quebec real estate brokers are facing fines and years-long suspensions for submitting bogus offers on homes to drive up prices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Christine Girouard has been ...

Sep 11, 2024

Harris-Trump US presidential debate offers different visions for America's future

PHILADELPHIA - Kamala Harris and Donald Trump made their case to American voters during a debate in Philadelphia, during which the Democratic vice president and former Republican president laid out di...

Sep 11, 2024

Canada working on military AI; Blair says as he endorses international agreement

OTTAWA - Defence Minister Bill Blair says Canada is working on incorporating artificial intelligence in its military, but the technology won't replace humans. Blair made the remarks at a summit in Seo...

Sep 11, 2024

Legislature member Frédéric Beauchemin to announce run for Quebec Liberal leadership

QUEBEC CITY - Quebec Liberal Frdric Beauchemin has decided to enter the race for his party's leadership. Beauchemin has an announcement planned for Friday in Trois-Rivires, Que. The Canadian Press has...

Sep 11, 2024

Most of Canada is predicted to have a warmer-than-normal fall: The Weather Network

TORONTO - Don't put away your summer wardrobe just yet - The Weather Network says most Canadians are in for a warm fall. The network predicts that the majority of Canadians will see a slow transition ...

Sheldon Spackman Sep 11, 2024

In the news today: NDP and Liberals prepare for fall sitting, US presidential debate

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... NDP MPs to talk Parliament strategy New Democrat MPs are heading into a second day of meetings in Montreal as ...

Sep 11, 2024

One jellyfish arrived in B.C. decades ago. Thousands of clones spread to 34 waterways

VANCOUVER - Some time more than 30 years ago, a single Chinese peach blossom jellyfish made its way into a lake in British Columbia. Exactly how it arrived is not clear, researchers say - perhaps it w...

Sep 11, 2024

New Democrats expected to talk strategy for fall House sitting at caucus retreat

MONTREAL - New Democrat MPs are heading into a second day of meetings in Montreal as they nail down a plan for how to navigate the minority Parliament this fall. Leader Jagmeet Singh signalled on Tues...

Sep 11, 2024

Palestinian envoy says Liberals 'trying' on statehood, urges more action

OTTAWA - The Palestinian ambassador to Canada believes Ottawa has stepped up its efforts for Palestinian sovereignty in recent weeks, but says the Liberals must do more if they're serious about a two-...

Sep 11, 2024