Category Archives: Canada
Sexual misconduct survivors push for change in military as high-profile cases end
OTTAWA - Remembrance Day often brings mixed emotions for Donna Riguidel, a Canadian Armed Forces veteran whose career was cut short by a sexual assault. "You sign up believing very much that you're co...
Nov 10, 2023
The carbon price is now off home heating oil — but the cost of oil is still high
OTTAWA - Draft regulations removing the carbon price from home heating oil are now in effect, Finance Canada confirmed Friday, but the change will do little to ease affordability woes for Canadians wh...
Nov 10, 2023
Drugs at B.C. prison 'insane' with multiple drone drops daily, says union boss
VANCOUVER - A union leader says a prison in British Columbia's Fraser Valley is experiencing an "insane" drug problem, with drones making multiple deliveries to prisoners each day. John Randle, region...
Nov 10, 2023
Montreal Jewish, Muslim communities describe anxiety amid rising tensions tied to war
MONTREAL - Hateful acts targeting Jews and Muslims in Montreal since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war are prompting anxiety but also some defiance among community members. Ethan Armand Hotchkiss s...
Nov 10, 2023
Defence committee calls for open competition on military plane bid
MONTREAL - A parliamentary committee is demanding that Ottawa ensure an open bidding process for new military surveillance planes, rather than a sole-source contract. Echoing calls from the premiers o...
Nov 10, 2023
Foreign meddling inquiry turns to experienced hands as deadlines loom
OTTAWA - A federal commission of inquiry into foreign interference is turning to veterans of previous inquiries as it hires staff who will work on a tight timeline. Marie-Jose Hogue, who heads the com...
Nov 10, 2023
Université de Montréal cancels class taught by man filmed at Israel-Hamas protest
MONTREAL - Universit de Montral says it is investigating after one of its lecturers was filmed appearing to hurl insults during a confrontation linked to the Israel-Hamas war at another university ear...
Nov 10, 2023
CP NewsAlert: Edmonton man, 11-year-old son intentionally shot and killed, police say
EDMONTON - Police say a man and his 11-year-old son were intentionally shot and killed in a vehicle in Edmonton on Thursday. They identified the father as 41-year-old Harpreet Uppal and say he was a h...
Nov 10, 2023
Blinken urges Indian counterparts to co-operate with Canada on Nijjar murder probe
WASHINGTON - The U.S. secretary of state is once again urging India to help Canada advance its investigation into the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Antony Blinken says it's very important for India...
Nov 10, 2023
'Absolutely not': Ex-official accused of leaking secrets says he didn't betray RCMP
OTTAWA - A former RCMP intelligence official accused of leaking secrets has told a jury he didn't commit a crime or betray the national police force. Cameron Jay Ortis testified in Ontario Superior Co...
Nov 10, 2023