Canada

Wildfires in 2023 drove Canada's air pollution. How could it affect life expectancy?

A new global report says record-breaking 2023 wildfires drove Canada's air pollution to levels not seen since at least the late 1990s and exposed half the country to pollution concentrations above the...

Aug 28, 2025

No charges after investigation into leaks to media from Quebec anti-corruption police

MONTREAL - A multi-year investigation into leaks to journalists from within Quebec's anti-corruption unit has resulted in no charges. The Quebec prosecutor's office says there is no basis for laying c...

Aug 28, 2025

Fact File: No evidence behind rumours FIFA moving World Cup games from U.S. to Canada

In July and August, online rumours suggested organizers of the 2026 FIFA World Cup planned to relocate games from the United States to Canada amid U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. ...

Aug 28, 2025

Poll suggests 85% of Canadians want governments to regulate AI

OTTAWA - A new poll indicates an overwhelming majority of Canadians are in favour of regulating artificial intelligence, and almost half are worried it will contribute to cognitive decline. The Leger ...

Aug 28, 2025

As sub competition heats up, TKMS and Germany making moves in Canada

OTTAWA - Representatives from the German government and submarine builder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems say it's "perfectly feasible" to begin delivery of submarines to Canada before Ottawa's deadline o...

Aug 28, 2025

AFN chief says next week's gathering will set stage for major projects talks

OTTAWA - The Assembly of First Nations' annual general meeting next week in Winnipeg will set the stage - and the tone - for engaging with governments on major infrastructure projects. National Chief ...

Aug 28, 2025

CP NewsAlert: Quebec government to ban prayer in public places

QUBEC - The Quebec government says it is planning to ban prayer in public places as part of a move to strengthen secularism in the province. Secularism Minister Jean-Franois Roberge says he will table...

Aug 28, 2025

Several people injured when boat lands on another on B.C.'s Okanagan Lake: police

KELOWNA - Mounties in British Columbia say several people were injured after a boat crash that resulted in a powerboat being lodged on top of another on Okanagan Lake near Kelowna. A statement from We...

Aug 28, 2025

Quebec demanding budget cuts as junior colleges face record enrolment

MONTRAL - The federation representing Quebec's junior colleges is calling on the provincial government to walk back budget cuts as the school year opens with record enrolment. Nearly 194,000 students ...

Aug 28, 2025

Quebec premier calls on auto insurance board to co-operate with police investigation

QUBEC - Quebec Premier Franois Legault is demanding that the province's auto insurance board fully collaborate with anti-corruption police. The anti-corruption unit is investigating major cost overrun...

Aug 28, 2025