Category Archives: Canada

Son of ex-premier Jean Charest to run for Quebec Liberals in Montreal's Verdun riding
MONTREAL - The son of former Quebec premier Jean Charest will be running for the Liberals in the fall provincial election. Antoine Dionne Charest was formally nominated Wednesday night in the Verdun r...
Jun 18, 2026

The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 10:56 p.m. Luis Romo scored in the 50th minute to lead Mexico to a 1-0 win over South Korea. The victory allowed Mexic...
Jun 18, 2026

Toronto police arrest outstanding suspect in U.S. consulate shooting
TORONTO - A 19-year-old outstanding suspect in the U.S. consulate shooting in Toronto last March has been arrested, police announced Thursday, as officers continue to investigate a pattern of shooting...
Jun 18, 2026

In the news today: Gun control push, OPP officer funeral, Canada plays Qatar
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Gun control advocacy groups urge PM to implement long-awaited protection measure A women's advocacy organizat...
Jun 18, 2026

World Cup fans in Vancouver painting the town red after Canada gorges on goals
VANCOUVER - First came the feast, as Canada's World Cup team gorged on goals against Qatar in BC Place Stadium. Then came the party. Fans at the arena in Vancouver and at watch parties across the coun...
Jun 18, 2026

Gun control advocacy groups urge PM to implement long-awaited protection measure
OTTAWA - A women's advocacy organization and several other groups that support gun control are urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to fully implement a key facet of firearms legislation passed 30 months...
Jun 18, 2026

Radon in Newfoundland public housing a reminder of urgent national problem: experts
ST. JOHN'S - The Newfoundland and Labrador government recently found hazardous levels of a cancer-causing gas in some of its public housing units, prompting some experts to call for mandatory testing ...
Jun 18, 2026

Former MP, MPP Han Dong to run for Toronto city council in Scarborough North
Former Liberal MP and MPP Han Dong says he's running for Toronto city council. Dong says in a social media post that he declared today to run for the ward of Scarborough North in the municipal electio...
Jun 17, 2026

Muslim cultural centre in Trois-Rivières, Que., vandalized overnight
TROIS-RIVIRES - Police are investigating after an Islamic culture centre northeast of Montreal was vandalized overnight. Mohamed Toubal, president of Centre Culturel Islamique de la Mauricie, says peo...
Jun 17, 2026

Environment groups suing Ottawa over projected missed emission targets
OTTAWA - A group of climate advocates is suing the federal government, saying recent policy changes have put it off track to meet Canada's legislated emission reduction targets. An application for jud...
Jun 17, 2026