Category Archives: Canada
A few facts about Supreme Court of Canada nominee Glenn Joyal
OTTAWA - A quick sketch of Glenn Joyal, who has been nominated to the Supreme Court of Canada: AGE: 66. EARLY YEARS: Raised in a bicultural family in St. Boniface, Man. Father with deep Franco-Manitob...
Jun 22, 2026
The navy is getting new submarines. What will Canada use them for?
OTTAWA - The new commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, Vice-Admiral Dan Charlebois, told a recent change-of-command ceremony that submarines are the "ultimate deterrent" and Canada's navy is getting b...
Jun 22, 2026
Human rights museum board trustee resigns over exhibit on displaced Palestinians
OTTAWA - A trustee for the Canadian Museum for Human Rights has resigned over an upcoming exhibit at the Winnipeg institution about displaced Palestinians. In an interview with The Canadian Press, Mar...
Jun 22, 2026
Advocacy group welcomes property crime program, says B.C. must deal with root cause
The British Columbia government is going to spend $16 million over the next two years focusing its efforts on 420 chronic offenders behind a "disproportionate" amount of street disorder, and property ...
Jun 22, 2026
Montreal flooding after heavy rainfall renews questions about infrastructure
MONTREAL - Shirley Dahan watched as rainfall steadily accumulated on her street in the Montreal suburb of Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Que., on Saturday before it rushed into her home, leaving about 2.5 metre...
Jun 22, 2026
Guard in B.C. prison needed chest compressions after drug exposure, says union
Three prison guards in British Columbia were sent to hospital, one needing chest compressions in the ambulance, after inhaling what they believed to be fentanyl powder that was "sprayed" around a cell...
Jun 22, 2026
Fallen Montreal officer identified, amid warning of possible anti-police manifesto
MONTREAL - Police in Montreal have identified the officer killed Monday in a shooting that triggered a warning to other forces about the possibility of a violent anti-police manifesto. They say Mohame...
Jun 22, 2026
Canada looks to build up to 10 new nuclear reactors, sell more Candu reactors abroad
OTTAWA - Canada is looking to build up to 10 new nuclear reactors over the next 15 years, sell Candu reactors to more countries and double uranium exports, Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said Monday as h...
Jun 22, 2026
Carney says goodbye to close ally, 'friend' as British PM Starmer says he'll resign
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is saying goodbye to his British counterpart after the two met repeatedly to discuss a shared vision for western countries. Conceding that he had lost the support o...
Jun 22, 2026
Supreme Court nominee Joyal cites access to justice, outreach as key contributions
OTTAWA - Supreme Court of Canada nominee Glenn Joyal describes himself as a "candid and constructive spokesperson" for Manitoba's highest trial court and the judiciary. Prime Minister Mark Carney on M...
Jun 22, 2026