Canada

Montreal byelection to have most candidates in federal election history

MONTREAL - An upcoming byelection in Montreal will have the longest ballot in the history of Canadian federal elections, breaking a record set earlier this summer in Toronto. At least 91 candidates wi...

Aug 27, 2024

B.C. lifts last 'wildfire of note' designation, as number of blazes drops below 300

VANCOUVER - There are no longer any "wildfires of note" burning in British Columbia, with the BC Wildfire Service saying favourable weather has allowed crews to make good progress in the province's ba...

Aug 26, 2024

Quebec family wants answers 3 weeks after father, son hit during police shootout

MONTREAL - A family is seeking answers and financial support after a father and son were caught in crossfire during a shootout earlier this month between police and a suspect in a Montreal suburb. Hou...

Aug 26, 2024

McGill law professors launch unlimited strike on first week of classes

MONTREAL - A union representing full-time McGill University law professors launched an unlimited general strike today over what it describes as the school's refusal to negotiate in good faith. Law pro...

Aug 26, 2024

Canada to bring back stricter rules for temporary foreign worker program

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government will reduce the number of low-wage temporary foreign workers with stricter rules, urging employers to hire Canadian workers instead. The fede...

Aug 26, 2024

Canada to hit China with tariffs on electric vehicles, aluminum, steel

OTTAWA - The federal government is imposing tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles as well as aluminum and steel from China in an effort to protect domestic manufacturing. Prime Minister Justin Tru...

Aug 26, 2024

In the news today: CN, CPKC rail service set to resume after dispute

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... CN, CPKC rail service set to resume after dispute Traffic at Canada's two largest railways is slated to resume...

Ashley Lavallee-Koenig Aug 26, 2024

Thirstier lawns and fuller dishwashers: New round of Calgary water rationing kicks in

CALGARY - Thirstier lawns, shorter showers and fewer but fuller dishwasher loads are in store for Calgarians - again - as a troubled water main undergoes a new round of repairs starting this week. The...

Aug 26, 2024

Immigration, housing to headline cabinet retreat in Halifax Monday

HALIFAX - Housing and immigration will take centre stage today as the federal cabinet retreat in Halifax moves into its first full day of meetings. The annual end-of-summer cabinet gathering is intend...

Aug 26, 2024

CN, CPKC to resume railway service Monday as work stoppage ends

OTTAWA - Traffic at Canada's two largest railways is slated to resume today as a rail work stoppage comes to an end following a Saturday decision from the federal labour board. Canadian National Railw...

Aug 26, 2024