Category Archives: Canada
Court hears closing arguments in 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King's criminal trial
OTTAWA - The defence lawyer for a prominent organizer of the 2022 "Freedom Convoy" in Ottawa says he is not responsible for the mischief that ensued during the protest. Defence Lawyer Natasha Calvinho...
Jul 26, 2024
'Time is running out': Experts call on Ottawa to increase efforts with U.S. on trade
WASHINGTON, D. C. - A group of experts is sounding the alarm that Ottawa needs to swiftly make more inroads with Americans, or Canada will be deeply disadvantaged in a looming review of a crucial trad...
Jul 26, 2024
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to tour Jasper townsite following wildfire devastation
HINTON, ALBERTA, CANADA - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to tour the resort town of Jasper to see firsthand the devastation caused by wildfires. Smith is also expected to give an update on fire...
Jul 26, 2024
B.C.'s top doctor ends COVID-19 public health emergency
VICTORIA - British Columbia's top doctor says she is ending the public health emergency declared in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says any...
Jul 26, 2024
Work continues to clean second motor oil spill in river near Montreal
MONTREAL - Work is continuing today to clean up the second oil spill in two weeks in the St. Lawrence River off eastern Montreal. The Quebec Environment Department has confirmed that the two spills in...
Jul 26, 2024
Canada calls for Israeli response to ICJ advice on occupied Palestinian territory
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling for Israel to "respond substantively" to the top United Nations court's recent advisory opinion that Israel's presence in the occupied Palestinian ter...
Jul 26, 2024
In the news today: B.C. crews wary of winds boosting wildfires
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... B.C. crews wary of winds boosting wildfires The B.C. Wildfire Service says winds fanned by a cold front were t...
Jul 26, 2024
B.C. crews wary of winds accompanying rain, cool temperatures boosting wildfires
The B.C. Wildfire Service says winds fanned by a cold front were to blame for the rapid expansion of an out-of-control fire near Golden, B.C., and it warns of similar fire behaviour even as it brings ...
Jul 26, 2024
Supreme Court of Canada to issue decision in Robinson Treaties case this morning
OTTAWA - Canada's top court is set to issue a decision this morning in a case about Crown payments under the Robinson Huron Treaties that have been frozen for almost 150 years. The treaties were signe...
Jul 26, 2024
People should stay inside, filter indoor air amid wildfire smoke, respirologist says
A Calgary respirologist is advising people to regularly check the outdoor air quality and stay inside as smoke from the Jasper wildfires blows into other parts of Alberta and possibly beyond. Dr. Alex...
Jul 26, 2024