Canada

Israel's military operation in Rafah 'completely unacceptable,' Joly says

OTTAWA - Canada's foreign minister says Israel's invasion of the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip is "completely unacceptable," and she's holding out hope that ceasefire talks will prevail. Israeli off...

May 7, 2024

Montreal police, prosecutors launch project to better address strangulation cases

Montreal police and the Quebec prosecutor's office are launching a pilot project to help authorities better address domestic violence-related strangulations. Police say strangulation deserves particul...

May 7, 2024

The latest developments on the shooting near Drake's Toronto mansion

One man has been sent to hospital after a shooting near rapper Drake's mansion in Toronto. Police have taped off the area as they continue to investigate. Here are the latest developments (all times e...

May 7, 2024

Six Canadian children repatriated from detention in Syria, Global Affairs Canada says

OTTAWA - The Global Affairs Department says six Canadian children have been repatriated from detention in northeastern Syria. The department says the focus is now on protecting the children's privacy ...

May 7, 2024

Shooting near Drake's Toronto's home sends one to hospital, police look for suspect

There is a large police presence outside Drake's Toronto mansion, local news outlets are reporting, following an overnight shooting in the area. Police tape and cruisers have blocked off an area outsi...

May 7, 2024

Three Indian nationals accused of murdering Hardeep Singh Nijjar facing court in B.C.

SURREY, B.C. - Three Indian nationals accused of murdering Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar are due to face court today over the killing that triggered a major diplomatic rift with India. Karanpreet...

May 7, 2024

In the news today: India envoy to speak, days after RCMP arrests

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... India envoy to speak, days after RCMP arrests India's envoy to Canada is schedu...

May 7, 2024

India's envoy to Canada scheduled to speak on bilateral ties after RCMP arrests

OTTAWA - India's envoy to Canada is scheduled to speak publicly today for the first time since the RCMP made arrests related to a homicide that has roiled tensions between the two countries. High Comm...

May 7, 2024

Three Indian nationals accused of murdering Hardeep Singh Nijjar facing court in B.C.

SURREY, B.C. - Three Indian nationals accused of murdering Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar are due to face court in Surrey, B.C., today over the killing that triggered a major diplomatic rift with ...

May 6, 2024

Rights watchdog tells B.C. colleges: protect Gaza protesters at peaceful encampments

VANCOUVER - British Columbia's human rights commissioner is calling on universities and colleges to protect the rights of students and staff taking part in "peaceful encampments," saying she's worried...

May 6, 2024