Canada

Trudeau says Ontario 'shortsighted and irresponsible' for challenging carbon tax

MONTREAL - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ontario and other provinces trying to block the federal carbon tax are shortsighted and irresponsible. Trudeau gave a speech to an environmental...

Apr 25, 2019

'Boom, right in the crotch:' Winnipeg officer says colleague pointed gun at her

WINNIPEG - A female Winnipeg police officer testified Wednesday that a male colleague pointed a shotgun at her groin and said, "Boom, right in the crotch." Const. Danielle Prefontaine was in a pa...

Apr 25, 2019

Edmonton officer who agreed to Mountie killer's bail testifies at inquiry

ST. ALBERT, Alta. - A police officer who agreed to bail for a career-criminal who later killed an Alberta Mountie says he believes he made the right decision based on information he had at the time. E...

Apr 25, 2019

Protecting nature also fights climate change, says federal environment minister

Carbon taxes aren't the only way to fight climate change, says federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna. Speaking ahead of an international conservation conference, McKenna said protecting natur...

Apr 25, 2019

As waters rise, Champagne offers fast-track reviews for flood projects

OTTAWA - Canada's infrastructure minister is offering flood-ravaged communities in Quebec a fast-track for federal cash to mitigate the dangers of rising waters, hoping to entice requests from a ...

Apr 25, 2019

Flooding shuts down Jos. Louis snack cake production at original Vachon plant

STE-MARIE, Que. - Flooding in the Beauce region has halted production of some popular Quebec treats. Weekend floods struck a number of homes and buildings in Ste-Marie, Que., including ...

Apr 25, 2019

Filipino President Duterte gives Canada one week to take trash back

OTTAWA - The president of the Philippines says if Canada doesn't take back tonnes of trash within the next week he will "declare war" and ship the containers back himself. Filipino media outlets repor...

Apr 25, 2019

Cut off by water, Quebec island residents determined to stay in their homes

MONTREAL - Although the only bridge to Montreal is cut off by water and hip waders are the only way to navigate the streets of his town, Ile Mercier resident David Dostie...

Apr 25, 2019

Victim in Quebec dog attack thanks community for outpouring of support

MONTREAL - A Quebec woman who was seriously injured in an attack by three dogs last month in the Eastern Townships is thanking the community for its support. The message from Dominique Alain and ...

Apr 25, 2019

Singh says childhood abuse steeled him for scrutiny and stress of politics

OTTAWA - Political life means signing up for a high degree of public scrutiny, but NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says the pain he endured in his childhood - including an experience with...

Apr 25, 2019