Canada

King Charles, Queen Camilla slated to arrive in Canada today

OTTAWA - King Charles and Queen Camilla will touch down in Ottawa today to kick off an historic royal tour. The trip marks the royals' first visit to Canada since the King's coronation two years ago. ...

May 26, 2025

Sentencing expected in case of stolen Winston Churchill portrait in Ottawa

OTTAWA - The Ontario man who pleaded guilty to stealing an iconic portrait of former British prime minister Winston Churchill from Ottawa's Chateau Laurier is expected to be sentenced today in court. ...

May 26, 2025

MPs to select new House of Commons speaker in secret vote today

OTTAWA - Newly elected MPs will vote by secret ballot when Parliament returns today to decide who will become the next Speaker of the House of Commons. The last Speaker, Liberal MP Greg Fergus, is see...

May 26, 2025

Quebec government names Montreal Canadiens great Maurice Richard a 'historic figure'

MONTREAL - The Quebec government has named legendary Montreal Canadiens goal scorer Maurice Richard as a historic figure. Quebec Culture Minister Mathieu Lacombe announced the designation alongside me...

May 25, 2025

Ontario teacher killed in crash with students remembered as cherished coach, friend

An Ontario teacher who was killed alongside four students in a car crash is being remembered as a cherished coach and friend. The Owen Sound NorthStars Junior B Lacrosse club says they are "heartbroke...

May 25, 2025

Liberal caucus to consider process for removing an unpopular party leader

OTTAWA - The Liberal caucus is gathering today on Parliament Hill for the first time since the April election to prepare for the start of Parliament - and to decide whether to adopt a process to eject...

May 25, 2025

Poilievre to address his caucus today, before they return to the House without him

OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will address his caucus on Sunday as they prepare to return to the House of Commons without him in the chamber. Poilievre's remarks are scheduled to be op...

May 25, 2025

King's throne speech marks 'pivotal moment' in Canada's history, royal watchers say

OTTAWA - Crews were at work in downtown Ottawa on Friday morning, touching up the protective coating on bronze statues around the National War Memorial before a whirlwind royal visit gets underway on ...

May 25, 2025

Montreal police arrest five in distraction theft probe targeting seniors, jewelry

MONTREAL - Montreal police say they've arrested five people in a rash of recent distraction thefts in which seniors were targeted for their jewelry. The issue has risen in prominence in recent months,...

May 24, 2025

Fewer international students adding to university budget challenges

OTTAWA - Canadian universities are being forced to tighten their financial belts as they struggle with plummeting enrolment from international students who pay higher tuitions. Universities Canada say...

May 24, 2025