Canada

Filipino BC confirms identities of all 11 people killed in Vancouver festival attack

VANCOUVER - The group that organized the Lapu Lapu Day festival where 11 people were killed last month has released the names of the dead. Filipino BC says in a social media post that its members hono...

May 09, 2025

Canadian researchers reach 'major milestone' in search for ALS treatment

TORONTO - Standing in an MRI control room packed with fellow ALS researchers, Dr. Lorne Zinman excitedly points to the brain scan on his phone. There's a white spot on the image, right where Bill Tray...

May 09, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney to unveil his new cabinet on Tuesday morning

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to unveil his new cabinet at a swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall at 10:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday. After winning the Liberal leadership in March, Carney swiftly...

May 09, 2025

NDP talking to the Carney government about getting official party status: Davies

OTTAWA - Interim NDP leader Don Davies says his party is in "very early" discussions with the government of Prime Minister Mark Carney about being granted official party status in the House of Commons...

May 09, 2025

In the news today: Statistics Canada to release April job numbers

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Statistics Canada to release April job numbers Statistics Canada will release its latest look at the country's...

May 09, 2025

Canada and Europe are collaborating on defence. What that might look like.

OTTAWA - As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to cast doubt on the future of the NATO military alliance, Canada is looking to partner with the European Union on defence. Here's a closer look at wh...

May 09, 2025

Defence continues cross-examining complainant at hockey players' sex assault trial

A woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team is expected to face more questions from defence lawyers for the players in court today. The w...

May 09, 2025

Grey whale 'Little Patch' mesmerizes, sparks connection in Metro Vancouver

VANCOUVER - A grey whale known as Little Patch has been mesmerizing onlookers in the waters off of Vancouver for weeks, sparking a sense of connection as it stops to feed in the busy region before mig...

May 09, 2025

Statistics Canada to release April job numbers this morning

OTTAWA - Statistics Canada will release its latest look at the country's job market for April this morning. A poll provided by LSEG Data & Analytics shows economists on average expect a gain of 2,...

May 09, 2025

B.C. Appeals Court finds agency's decision to remove kids 'tainted by stereotype'

VANCOUVER - The B.C. Court of Appeal says an Indigenous mother who had her four kids temporarily removed from her care by a child welfare agency was discriminated against because the agency's view of ...

May 08, 2025