Canada

Paddling to exorcism: Abuse allegations spark new regulations at Saskatchewan schools

REGINA - Saskatchewan is stepping in to supervise three independent schools after a proposed class-action lawsuit was filed against former teachers, pastors and church elders for alleged abuse of stud...

Aug 11, 2022

Sentencing hearing for man convicted in Amanda Todd case set for September

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. - A sentencing hearing for a Dutch national convicted of harassing and extorting British Columbia teenager Amanda Todd before her suicide has been scheduled for next month. Justi...

Aug 11, 2022

Saskatchewan man cut through fence to cross U.S. border with children: border patrol

The United States Border Patrol says a convicted Canadian sex offender drove through a barbed wire fence to cross theinternational border with two children and their mother. The border patrol said age...

Aug 11, 2022

Federal Tories running to the 'extremes,' says former B.C. premier Christy Clark

OTTAWA - Former British Columbia premier Christy Clark is endorsing Jean Charest to be the next leader of the federal Conservatives at a time when she says the party is running to the extremes. Clark ...

Aug 11, 2022

Luxury goods tax on super-rich could hit green cars: experts

OTTAWA - Tax experts are warning a new tax on yachts, luxury cars and private aircraft designed to hit the super-rich could also cover some electric and hybrid cars. A luxury goods tax, which will com...

Aug 11, 2022

Remains of priest removed from Quebec Mohawk community after sex abuse allegations

MONTREAL - The remains of a priest alleged to have sexually abused children have been exhumed and removed from the Mohawk community of Kahnawake. The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake, which governs the com...

Aug 11, 2022

Moderna says vaccine facility in Montreal suburb could be operational by end of 2024

MONTREAL - Moderna says construction of its new mRNA vaccine factory in the Montreal area will begin later this year, with production expected to begin by the end of 2024. The vaccine manufacturer is ...

Aug 11, 2022

Report says Canada should loosen visa requirements to allow more Ukrainian refugees

CALGARY - A new report says Canada needs to change its federal visa policy to speed up the admission of Ukrainian refugees, which has slowed to a trickle. The study by the University of Calgary's Scho...

Aug 11, 2022

Language vs country poll, scientists demand better pay : In The News for Aug. 11

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Aug. 11 ... What we are watching in Canada ......

Aug 11, 2022

Scientists to present 60-metre-long open letter to federal government demanding raise

OTTAWA - Hundreds of scientists and researchers are expected to gather on Parliament Hill today to call for a raise. Organizers of the "Support our Science" rally say they will present an open letter ...

Aug 11, 2022