Canada

Quicksketch: A look at Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon

MONTREAL - Here's a look at Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, Parti Qubcois Leader and leader of the third opposition party at the National Assembly. Born: Feb. 18, 1977, in Trois-Rivires, Que. Education: A l...

Sep 24, 2022

Homes washed away by Fiona in N.L., storm wreaks havoc across Atlantic region

SYDNEY, N.S. - Towns in Cape Breton and on Newfoundland's southern coast declared states of emergency on Saturday as post-tropical storm Fiona - one of the strongest storms to ever strike Eastern Cana...

Sheldon Spackman Sep 24, 2022

N.W.T. man among finalists in international astronomy photographer contest

YELLOWKNIFE - A man from Yellowknife is gaining international recognition for a photo capturing a stunning display of dancing green aurora lights over the Cameron River. Frank Bailey was the only Cana...

Sep 24, 2022

Quebec election: PQ leader fighting to revive sovereignty debate — and his own party

MONTREAL - The question of Quebec independence has been put on the back burner during Quebec's election campaign, but Parti Qubcois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is fighting to secure a place for it...

Sep 24, 2022

Federal government unlikely to declare victory on COVID as travel restrictions loosen

OTTAWA - The thundering sound of hoofbeats charging toward the end of the track was met with a chorus of cheers from thousands of revellers in cowboy hats and jeans, dazzled by the colourful lights of...

Sep 24, 2022

Shannon Smallwood appointed Chief Justice of Supreme Court of the N.W.T.

OTTAWA - Shannon Smallwood has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement in a release Friday, notin...

Sep 23, 2022

Oil and gas companies should invest profits in climate action: Steven Guilbeault

OTTAWA - Oil and gas companies can show their commitment to climate action by investing some of their record profits to cut their emissions, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Friday. Canadia...

Sep 23, 2022

Group linked to 'Freedom Convoy' ordered evicted from Ottawa heritage building

OTTAWA - A group loosely associated with the "Freedom Convoy" protest in Ottawa last winter has been ordered evicted from a former church east of downtown. In her ruling, Ontario Superior Court Justic...

Sep 23, 2022

More Indigenous-led services needed for communities, national wellness summit hears

TORONTO - An Indigenous leader who lost loved ones in the Saskatchewan stabbing rampage says there's a need for more Indigenous-led services to help communities deal with tragedies and mental health i...

Sep 23, 2022

South Korea president Suk-yeol praises Canada in visit focused on trade

OTTAWA - South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol says Canada is a natural match for boosting the production of electric vehicles. On his one-day visit to Ottawa, the president praised Canada's natural re...

Sep 23, 2022