Canada

Beloved actor Matthew Perry grew up in Canada and is linked to big names in politics

Matthew Perry's iconic performance on "Friends" may forever link him with New York City, but the actor behind Chandler Bing described himself as half Canadian and had deep ties to some of the biggest ...

Sheldon Spackman Oct 29, 2023

Montreal police say fire set at Montreal bakery in third criminal attack since May

Montreal police say they're investigating after a fire was set at a bakery that has been targeted by criminals two other times since May. Police say they were called to the bakery, in the northern Mon...

Oct 29, 2023

Montreal restaurants adapt to rising costs, but worry customers might be priced out

MONTREAL - As Montreal restaurants adapt to rising costs and impending deadlines to repay loans issued during the pandemic, one well-known chef says she worries about the future of the city's famed di...

Oct 29, 2023

Sikh independence vote takes place in B.C. amid Canada-India tensions

SURREY, B.C. - Thousands of Sikh voters are expected to turn out today in the Metro Vancouver municipality of Surrey, to vote in an unofficial referendum at the centre of Canada's ongoing tensions wit...

Oct 29, 2023

Quebec government to present contract offer to unions on cusp of strike Sunday

MONTREAL - The Quebec government is expected to present a contract offer today to public sector unions who are on the cusp of a strike. Several union federations, representing around 430,000 workers, ...

Oct 29, 2023

Palestinian-Canadians worry for relatives as offensive in Gaza ramps up

MONTREAL - Moayed Salim expected his father to come home to Canada at the end of the month in time for the birth of his son. Instead, the London, Ont. resident said his 66-year-old father is stuck in ...

Oct 28, 2023

Location, location, location: three former Hells Angels clubhouses heading for sale

VANCOUVER - The three-bedroom East Vancouver home that's about to hit the market includes a brick fireplace and finished basement, along with a private back deck. Not to worry - the Hells Angels death...

Oct 28, 2023

Hundreds attend vigil for victims of shooting rampage in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. - Hundreds of flickering candles lit up the evening as residents of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. gathered for a vigil in memory of the victims of Monday's shooting rampage, with the f...

Oct 28, 2023

Ex-MP Roméo Saganash referred to restorative justice program in sexual assault case

OTTAWA - The Manitoba government says former NDP member of Parliament Romo Saganash, who was charged with sexual assault earlier this year, has been referred to a restorative justice program. A provin...

Oct 27, 2023

Premier Eby condemns rise in hate crimes in B.C. stemming from Israeli-Hamas conflict

VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby is condemning the rise in hate crimes in the province, driven by the Israeli-Hamas war. Eby says in a written statement that his office has heard "directl...

Oct 27, 2023