Category Archives: Canada
CP NewsAlert: Police say deadly Montreal fire last March now a criminal investigation
MONTREAL - Police say a fire last March that killed seven people in a heritage building in Old Montreal has turned into a criminal investigation. Montreal police say traces of fire accelerants were fo...
Aug 28, 2023
Quebec kids killed: Domestic homicide often follows many warning signs, experts say
MONTREAL - Researchers of domestic violence say Canadians should be aware of the signs someone they know may harm members of their own family. Their comments come after a man and two children were fou...
Aug 28, 2023
Okanagan, B.C., transitions to fire recovery, as tally of burned properties hits 189
KELOWNA, B.C. - Officials say the number of properties around Lake Okanagan destroyed or suffering significant wildfire damage has increased to 189, up from 181, as the region in B.C.'s southern Inter...
Aug 28, 2023
Feds mull stopgap plan for formula shortage before overhauling approval process: docs
OTTAWA - An internal memo shows the federal government is looking for ways to bring more infant formula products to store shelves while it overhauls the way it is regulated to prevent future shortages...
Aug 28, 2023
N.W.T. to discuss delaying October election over wildfire safety concerns
YELLOWKNIFE - The Northwest Territories legislature is to meet later today to discuss delaying a territorial election set for October because of wildfires. The territory is scheduled to go to the poll...
Aug 28, 2023
A look at how Canada's housing woes are straining the budgets of foreign students
Housing woes for international students have made headlines in recent weeks as they grapple with lack of housing, inadequate placements or fake admissions offers. Some say what drove them to come to C...
Aug 28, 2023
B.C.'s agriculture industry at forefront of climate change reality
CALGARY - B.C. farmers say they're increasingly concerned about climate change and the impacts of extreme weather on food production in the province. Because of its warm climate, B.C. has a unique agr...
Aug 28, 2023
Coroner confirms names of Quebec children police say were murdered Saturday by father
NOTRE-DAME-DES-PRAIRIES, Que. - The Quebec coroner's office has confirmed the identities of two children who police say were murdered on Saturday by their father, who then allegedly killed himself. A ...
Aug 28, 2023
Montreal police warn of rising number of sextortion cases targeting youth
Montreal police are warning young people to be careful online after the number of sextortion cases they've seen has risen dramatically. The force says its child sex exploitation unit has already recei...
Aug 28, 2023
Moscow helping cybercriminals operate with "near impunity": Canadian Cyber Centre
OTTAWA - A new federal report predicts Russian intelligence services and police will help cybercriminals operate with "near impunity" against their targets - including Canadians - in coming months. Th...
Aug 28, 2023