Canada

Canada's high court to rule if bankruptcy wipes out court-ordered fines in B.C. case

OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has set a December date to hear an appeal from a British Columbia couple who argue their declaration of bankruptcy should wipe out millions of dollars in court-ord...

Nov 24, 2023

New bill seeks to limit new captivity of elephants, apes in Canada

OTTAWA - Canadian zoos won't be able to bring in new elephants or apes under new federal legislation introduced this week, except under specific circumstances. Bill S-15 looks to ban all new captivity...

Nov 24, 2023

Ottawa and Quebec to create protected marine park near Anticosti Island

MONTREAL - Ottawa and Quebec have announced their intention to protect the waters near a picturesque territory in the Gulf of St. Lawrence that was recently named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Federal...

Nov 24, 2023

Hamas hostage deal 'progress' but long-term peace needs 'many more steps': Trudeau

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is still rejecting demands for Canada to call for a full ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, but he says a deal to temporarily halt hostilities this week so Hamas...

Sheldon Spackman Nov 24, 2023

Quebec woman, 61, killed hours after police called to her home, suspect arrested

LAVAL, Que. - A 61-year-old woman was stabbed to death inside her apartment Thursday in Montreal's northern suburb hours after police visited the home. Police in Laval, Que., say they arrested a 30-ye...

Nov 24, 2023

Trudeau accuses Tories of turning their backs on Ukraine's needs, announces more aid

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned the Conservatives for voting against a bill to implement a free trade agreement with Ukraine, saying it's troubling to see support for the embattled co...

Nov 24, 2023

Ng says panel rules 'clearly in favour of Canada' in dairy imports dispute with U.S.

WASHINGTON - The federal government is cheering a big win in its ongoing dispute with the U.S. over access to Canada's dairy market. A settlement panel has rejected complaints from the U.S. Trade Repr...

Nov 24, 2023

In the news today: Israel-Hamas four-day truce begins

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Israel-Hamas truce begins with ceasefire ahead of hostage and prisoner releases...

Nov 24, 2023

Formal talks to begin today at EU-Canada Summit in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Formal talks are expected to begin today between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and two top heads of the European Union. European Council President Charles Michel and Europe...

Nov 24, 2023

Richmond, B.C., man faces multiple charges in $10M cryptocurrency home invasion theft

RICHMOND, B.C. - Police in Richmond, B.C., say multiple charges have been laid against a 34-year-old man allegedly involved in a September 2022 home invasion where thieves made off with $10 million in...

Nov 23, 2023