Canada

Canadians mark grim anniversary of Russian invasion of Ukraine as violence continues

OTTAWA - Events marking the second anniversary of Russia's deadly invasion of Ukraine were planned across Canada on Saturday, as head of the organization representing Ukrainian Canadians urged people ...

Feb 24, 2024

Two years in, Ukraine-Russia conflict brings hard choices, fractured families

CALGARY - For Ukrainians in country and as far away as Canada, Saturday's grim second anniversary of the Russian invasion means reflection on lives lost, families shattered, hard choices made and even...

Josh Hall Feb 24, 2024

China wants Canadian private investment in Belt and Road projects, amid scrutiny

OTTAWA - China's ambassador in Ottawa says he wants Canadian business to collaborate with Beijing on its Belt and Road Initiative, amid scrutiny from Western governments. Ambassador Cong Peiwu says Ca...

Feb 24, 2024

Info watchdog investigating record destruction allegations related to ArriveCan app

OTTAWA - The federal information watchdog says she will look into allegations about destruction of records related to the controversial ArriveCan app. In a statement late Friday, information commissio...

Feb 23, 2024

Interference inquiry head says feds have signalled need for closed-door hearings

OTTAWA - The head of a federal inquiry into foreign interference says the government has told her it will be necessary to hear some evidence behind closed doors. In a notice issued today, commissioner...

Feb 23, 2024

Ottawa appeals court decision finding its use of Emergencies Act was unreasonable

Ottawa has filed to appeal a Federal Court decision that found its invocation of the Emergencies Act in response to the 2022 Freedom Convoy protests was unjustified. The government is asking the Feder...

Feb 23, 2024

RCMP launches criminal investigation into 'alarming' breach of its networks

OTTAWA - The RCMP says it is "actively managing" a security breach that targeted its networks. Spokesperson Marie-Eve Breton says the police force has launched a criminal investigation. The RCMP says ...

Feb 23, 2024

Police respond to war over drug territory in Quebec City and surrounding areas

QUEBEC - Provincial police say they have launched an operation in response to rising violence between independent drug dealers and criminal biker gangs. About 100 officers from specialized units were ...

Feb 23, 2024

P.E.I. councillor accused of posting anti-Indigenous sign seeking judicial review

CHARLOTTETOWN - A village councillor in Prince Edward Island is asking a court to quash sanctions imposed on him after he displayed a sign on his property questioning the existence of unmarked graves ...

Feb 23, 2024

NDP says it has reached deal with Liberals on pharmacare bill as deadline looms

OTTAWA - The NDP says it has reached a deal with the governing Liberals to introduce the first piece of a national pharmacare program that includes coverage for birth control and diabetes medication. ...

Sheldon Spackman Feb 23, 2024