Category Archives: Canada

Police watchdog investigates RCMP over threats against B.C. woman, later found dead
SURREY, B.C. - British Columbia's police watchdog has launched an investigation into the RCMP's handling of alleged threats made five months ago against Tatjana Stefanski, who disappeared from her hom...
May 24, 2024

B.C. sex offender Randall Hopley gets another 18 months in jail after going on run
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia judge has ordered convicted sex offender Randall Hopley to spend another 18 months in jail after he pleaded guilty to breaching the conditions of his long-term supervisi...
May 24, 2024

UN experts warn Canada lacks proper oversight, safeguards for people behind bars
OTTAWA - A panel of United Nations experts say Canada is failing to ensure equitable justice, citing trial delays and problems with initiatives meant to lower the rate of Indigenous people behind bars...
May 24, 2024

House of Commons committee recommends feds tackle 'excessive' profits in food sector
The House of Commons committee studying food prices recommends that the federal government consider policies to tackle "excessive net profits" in the food industry. In a report, the committee detailed...
May 24, 2024

CBSA union warns of June border disruptions following strike mandate
OTTAWA - The union representing workers at the Canada Border Services Agency says a possible strike could affect Canada's borders this summer. The Public Service Alliance of Canada says 9,000 of its m...
May 24, 2024

BC United Leader Falcon says Conservative Leader Rustad has rejected election deal
VICTORIA - The leader of British Columbia's official Opposition says the BC Conservatives have rejected a proposal to avoid vote-splitting in the provincial election this fall. BC United Leader Kevin ...
May 24, 2024

Canada expects 'everyone' to abide by ICJ's latest Israel ruling, Trudeau says
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the International Court of Justice's latest ruling is in line with Canada's position on Israel's military operations in Rafah. His comments come after the U...
May 24, 2024

Independent Toronto MP Kevin Vuong asks Poilievre to let him join Conservative caucus
OTTAWA - Independent Toronto MP Kevin Vuong says he is asking Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to let him join the Tory caucus, and intends to seek a nomination for the party in a Greater Toronto ...
May 24, 2024

B.C.-based $900M hydrogen project will create nearly 300 jobs, cut emissions: Eby
NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. - The British Columbia government says a $900 million project to create a network of hydrogen production plants and refuelling stations will create nearly 300 jobs and cut greenh...
May 24, 2024

Board orders deportation for trucker who caused horrific Humboldt Broncos crash
CALGARY - The truck driver who caused the horrific bus crash involving the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team has been ordered to be deported. The decision came Friday at an Immigration and Refugee B...
May 24, 2024