Canada

U.S. using fraud allegations to dress up sanctions complaint: Meng's defence

VANCOUVER - Lawyers for Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou say the United States is "dressing up" its complaint that she violated sanctions as a case of fraud and have asked the B.C. Supreme Cour...

Nov 30, 2019

Ford, Moe and Higgs to announce deal on development of small nuclear reactors

TORONTO - Three of Canada's premiers will announce they'll fight climate change by working together on small nuclear reactors, a company that's developing the technology says. New Bruns...

Nov 30, 2019

Police say truck driver pulled over to let stolen fire truck pass, but was rear-ended

WINNIPEG - Police allege a stolen fire truck that smashed through the streets of Winnipeg on Friday also crashed into a truck that had pulled over to let the emergency vehicle pass. Charges against&nb...

Nov 30, 2019

Vancouver bans plastic bags, straws, foam containers and other single-use items

Vancouver is bringing in bans on the use of plastic bags, straws and other single-use items, while introducing what the city believes to be a first-of-its-kind fee for disposable cups i...

Nov 30, 2019

Comedian Mike Ward loses appeal over penalty for joke about disabled boy

MONTREAL - Quebec's highest court largely upheld a human right's tribunal's ruling requiring a comedian to pay damages to a disabled singer he mocked, while overturning the part of the ...

Nov 30, 2019

Tory deputy leader apologizes for comparing Pride, St. Patrick's Day parades

Andrew Scheer's second-in-command has apologized after comparing the Conservative leader's decision not to march in a Pride parade to choosing not to take part in a St. Patrick's Day parade. Leona All...

Nov 30, 2019

Quebec's unique winter tire law begins Saturday, but does the rule make roads safer?

MONTREAL - For the past several weeks Quebec drivers have been in a race against time to equip their cars for winter or face steep fines. While the majority of Canadian drivers ins...

Nov 30, 2019

Three children among seven victims of deadly plane crash in Kingston, Ont.: TSB

KINGSTON, Ont. - Three children were among the seven people killed when a U.S.-registered plane crashed in eastern Ontario, the Transportation Safety Board said Thursday as it indicated seat...

Nov 30, 2019

Former cop says more than apology to black community needed from police

OTTAWA - A veteran black police officer - who has written about racism within policing in Canada - says it will take more than an apology from Halifax's police chief to improve relations with Nova Sco...

Nov 30, 2019

Independent senators want rule changes to prevent partisan stalling on bills

OTTAWA - The largest group of independents in the Senate wants some rule changes to reflect the new reality of a less partisan chamber of sober second thought - and to rein in obstruction tactics...

Nov 30, 2019