Canada

Association of Nigerian doctors calls Alberta judge's comments racist

An Alberta judge's comments about an expert witness at the trial of parents who were accused in their son's death were "prejudiced, racist, xenophobic and anti-immigrant," says a letter by a grou...

Oct 04, 2019

Tug capsizing last year in Vancouver highlights industry risks: TSB

RICHMOND, B.C. - The Transportation Safety Board says the capsizing of a tug at the mouth of the Fraser River in Vancouver shows the risks the industry faces because of a lack of awareness of the fact...

Oct 04, 2019

No evidence FBI, RCMP directed border guards' examination of Meng Wanzhou: Crown

VANCOUVER - There's no evidence to support a "conspiracy" theory that United States officials directed Canadian border guards to interrogate Huawei Technologies executive Meng Wanzhou a...

Oct 04, 2019

Crown says Boyle, accused of assault, made up self-serving nude protest story

OTTAWA - Former hostage Joshua Boyle told a self-serving lie in likening his wife's tendency to strip off her clothes to the naked protests of Russian dissenters who settled in western Canada, a feder...

Oct 04, 2019

Supreme Court sets rules on arrests in case of detained protester

OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada says police don't have the power to arrest anyone acting lawfully simply to prevent a possible outbreak of violence or disorder. The unanimous decision says such a...

Oct 04, 2019

Quebec parents seek class action against makers of 'addictive' Fortnite game

MONTREAL - A Quebec law firm is seeking authorization to launch a class action lawsuit against the makers of the Fortnite video game, alleging it is highly addictive and can cause health pro...

Oct 04, 2019

Lawyers expect multi-day bail hearing in RCMP secrets case

OTTAWA - Lawyers anticipate a lengthy bail hearing for an RCMP employee charged with breaching the official-secrets law. Cameron Jay Ortis, who was arrested three weeks ago, made his fourth appearance...

Oct 04, 2019

Quebec 'has failed in its duty,' premier says in apology to Indigenous peoples

Quebec's premier apologized to First Nations and Inuit people Wednesday for discrimination they suffered in dealing with the state, noting the province had failed in its duty to them. Francois Le...

Oct 04, 2019

Humboldt Broncos families upset by Alberta trucking regulation review

EDMONTON - Several families affected by the deadly Humboldt Broncos hockey bus crash say they are upset by an Alberta review of trucking regulations. Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba ...

Oct 04, 2019

Cyclists, bear OK after bruin chases them on North Vancouver trail

VANCOUVER - Mountain bikers are being advised to steer clear of several popular trails on Vancouver's North Shore after an inquisitive black bear gave three cyclists a scare. The trio was on the weste...

Oct 04, 2019