Canada

In the news today, May 1

Five stories in the news for Wednesday, May 1 --- SELFIE-SEEKERS NOT WELCOME IN FLOOD ZONE: OFFICIALS Montreal first responders are warning against so-called disaster tourism after noti...

May 01, 2019

No respite from flood threat for thousands in Que., Ont., and N.B.

OTTAWA - More Canadian soldiers are helping in the battle to sandbag homes against the still-rising floodwaters in central and eastern Canada than are deployed overseas, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan...

May 01, 2019

Wayson Choy, celebrated author of "The Jade Peony," has died

VANCOUVER - Wayson Choy, the celebrated author of "The Jade Peony" and a powerful voice for the Chinese-Canadian community, has died. His agent Denise Bukowski announced his death on Twitter on Sunday...

Apr 30, 2019

A look at Alberta's new cabinet members

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and his cabinet were sworn in Tuesday to form the first United Conservative government in the province. Here's a look at who they are: Jason Kenney (Premie...

Apr 30, 2019

Military on defensive after soldiers mistakenly given guns for Sikh parade

OTTAWA - The Canadian military is scrambling to explain why a group of soldiers was issued weapons to march in a Toronto parade on Sunday for Canada's Sikh community. Photos and videos of the eve...

Apr 30, 2019

Trudeau says country must talk about how and where to rebuild after floods

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau didn't close the door Sunday on using federal dollars to help relocate communities facing the recurring threat of severe flooding. Flooding in New Brunswick, Que...

Apr 30, 2019

Saskatchewan Appeal Court to rule on whether carbon tax constitutional

REGINA - Saskatchewan's Court of Appeal is to release its ruling this week on whether the federally imposed carbon tax is constitutional. A registrar for the court says the decision is to&nb...

Apr 30, 2019

Cat freed from Edmonton sinkhole, other feline believed to have escaped

EDMONTON - A homeowner who has been on watch since discovering two cats trapped in a sinkhole on her property says at least one is free after 12 days. Rebecca Hung of Edmonton says a grey cat was enti...

Apr 30, 2019

Milly, Makwa and Moose: Kids choose names for puppies at RCMP training centre

INNISFAIL, Alta. - Thirteen canine recruits at the RCMP's police dog training centre in central Alberta are getting names chosen by kids from across the country. Mounties say their annual na...

Apr 30, 2019

A list of new Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's cabinet

EDMONTON - New Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and his cabinet were sworn in on Tuesday to form the first United Conservative government in the province. The list of ministers includes seven women a...

Apr 30, 2019