Canada

Liberals to explain how they will foot the bill for new spending in Tuesday's budget

OTTAWA - Chrystia Freeland donned fresh footwear for the benefit of the cameras today - a long-standing tradition the day before the finance minister presents the federal budget. The Liberals have mad...

Apr 15, 2024

Wild turkey breaks into Quebec long-term care home, no injuries reported

MONTREAL - A wild turkey broke into a long-term care home south of Quebec City over the weekend by smashing through a third-floor window. The local health authority says the animal entered an empty of...

Apr 15, 2024

Judge orders Alberta to produce massive trove of coal documents after four-year fight

EDMONTON - A judge is ordering the Alberta government to produce a massive trove of documents concerning its efforts to encourage coal mining in the province's Rocky Mountains. The ruling comes in res...

Sheldon Spackman Apr 15, 2024

Canada announces more sanctions on Belarus as opposition leader visits Ottawa

OTTAWA - Canada is imposing more sanctions on officials in Belarus as the country's exiled opposition leader visits Ottawa. Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly has laid sanctions on 21 people accused...

Apr 15, 2024

Urban firefighters to get additional training to also battle wildfire blazes

OTTAWA - The federal government is doubling its investment to train urban firefighters to battle wildfires - a growing threat to Canada's cities and towns. Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinso...

Apr 15, 2024

Coroner's inquest opens into Quebec firefighter flood deaths in May 2023

LA MALBAIE, Que. - A coroner's inquest is underway into the deaths of two volunteer Quebec firefighters who perished during a flood rescue last May in the Charlevoix region. Coroner Andre Kronstrm is ...

Apr 15, 2024

Months after its peers, Canada sanctions Sudanese linked to year-long civil war

OTTAWA - Canada is announcing sanctions against those it blames for perpetuating Sudan's civil war, as the conflict enters its second year. For months, Africa experts and the NDP have criticized the L...

Apr 15, 2024

Winning bidder of classic hockey cards looks to find owner who cares more about them

The winning bidder of more than a dozen unopened boxes of classic hockey cards uncovered in a Regina home says he's feeling remorse over his $3.7-million-dollar purchase after hearing how sad the runn...

Apr 15, 2024

In the news today: Life returns to normal in Israel after Iran attack

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... 'Fire in the sky:' Canadian family in Israel says it's business as usual after ...

Apr 15, 2024

Insurance is high on frequently stolen vehicles. Here's how to reduce your premiums

TORONTO - Looking for a break on car insurance premiums is often top of mind for drivers. And finding ways to reduce that figure is especially important now, when rampant thefts have led to higher ins...

Apr 15, 2024