Category Archives: Canada
Montreal police used banned hog-tie restraint before man, 29, died, coroner finds
MONTREAL - A Quebec coroner is urging Montreal police to review its restraint and use of force practices following the 2025 death of a 29-year-old man. According to Ghane Kamel's report dated Aug. 12,...
Aug 20, 2026
'It's not life back to normal,' even as B.C. wildfire evacuees return home
An AirTag that stayed online as a wildfire roared into the outskirts of her neighbourhood in Summerland, B.C., gave Harpreet Sidhu some hope that the home she shares with her husband was still standin...
Aug 20, 2026
Ottawa: 'unacceptable' for Israel to clear self in killing Canadian aid worker, peers
OTTAWA - Israel's conclusion that its military didn't commit a criminal act when it killed a Canadian and six other aid workers in Gaza two years ago is unacceptable, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita An...
Aug 20, 2026
Quebec Conservatives unveil election platform focused on 'pro-family' policies
The Quebec Conservative Party unveiled its election campaign platform on Wednesday, promising tax cuts for families and businesses. The party says its top priorities are increasing Quebecers' wealth, ...
Aug 20, 2026
Report says wait times in Quebec emergency rooms were 11 minutes shorter last year
A new report says the average wait time for patients in Quebec's emergency rooms last year was five hours and 12 minutes. The report by the Montreal Economic Institute shows that this represents an 11...
Aug 20, 2026
In the news today: Trade talks bring hope, Russian missile strikes, Alberta AI debate
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Some premiers optimistic about trade talks with U.S. ahead of extended deadline Some of Canada's premiers say ...
Aug 20, 2026
Many premiers open to restocking U.S. booze but still have concerns about trade deal
OTTAWA - Several premiers seem open to returning American liquor to provincial shelves, but there is little enthusiasm about the idea as questions still linger on what a deal to avoid 50 per cent tari...
Aug 20, 2026
Poilievre invites Iran's exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi to visit Canada
OTTAWA - The former crown prince of Iran, who is pitching himself as the best option to lead Iran back to democracy, has accepted an invitation from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to visit Canad...
Aug 20, 2026
'Lucky' collapsed on Amsterdam street. Did he go missing in Vancouver in 1994?
VANCOUVER - Vancouver police say they are working with Dutch counterparts and Interpol to determine if an unidentified man who collapsed on the street in the Netherlands three years ago is a Canadian ...
Aug 19, 2026
BC Prosecution Service says appeal not viable after man accused of murder acquitted
The BC Prosecution Service says appealing the acquittal of a man accused of killing 33-year-old Vanessa Terry isn't viable, after a judge tossed out incriminating statements made to police due to "deg...
Aug 19, 2026