Canada

The Canadian Press is nominated for four National Newspaper Awards

TORONTO - The Canadian Press has been nominated for four National Newspaper Awards, the annual honours that recognize achievements in print and digital journalism. Its coverage of the McDougall Creek ...

Mar 18, 2024

In the news today: Members of Parliament to give tributes to Brian Mulroney

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... MPs set to give tributes to Brian Mulroney Members of Parliament are returning ...

Mar 18, 2024

MPs set to give tributes to former prime minister Brian Mulroney in House of Commons

OTTAWA - Members of Parliament are returning to the House of Commons today, where they're expected to offer tributes to Brian Mulroney. The former prime minister died in Florida on Feb. 29 at age 84. ...

Mar 18, 2024

In B.C.'s forests, a debate over watershed science with lives and billions at stake

Ross Muirhead stood at the edge of a forestry cut blockfilled with stumps, rain pelting down as he watched water rushing over the barren ground. Theenvironmental advocatewas storm watching during the ...

Mar 17, 2024

Sri Lankan family slain in Ottawa to be remembered at funeral service today

OTTAWA - The victims of a mass killing in Ottawa will be remembered today at a multi-faith funeral service. The service is open to the public and scheduled for 1 p.m. at the city's Infinity Convention...

Mar 17, 2024

'Resurgence' of French in Maine gives francophones hope, but fears, challenges remain

MONTREAL - For decades, Cecile Thornton had little motivation to speak French. Born into the minority francophone community in Lewiston, Maine, she says she and her family were often the target of rid...

Mar 17, 2024

Police arrest two at protest that delayed Trudeau event, including Rebel News host

Toronto Police say they arrested two people at a pro-Palestinian protest that delayed the start of an event featuring the prime minister, and those facing charges include a reporter for online media o...

Mar 16, 2024

Series of costly losses in 2023 contributed to Just for Laughs insolvency: report

MONTREAL - A report filed in Quebec Superior Court details the reasons behind the financial troubles that led the parent company of the Just for Laughs comedy festivals to cancel its flagship event an...

Mar 16, 2024

Trudeau says job of prime minister "crazy," but he's determined to continue

MONTREAL - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau vowed to continue on as head of government in an interview with Radio-Canada on Friday despite what he described as the personal challenges that come with the ...

Mar 16, 2024

Furless raccoon, dubbed 'Rufus', rescued and given refuge in Nova Scotia shelter

HALIFAX - A rare bald raccoon is in the care of a Nova Scotia shelter, where staff hope she'll grow her fur coat - including a bandit-like, black streak across her eyes. Hope Swinimer, the director of...

Mar 16, 2024