Category Archives: Canada

Ottawa adding $5.4B for child care; provinces, advocates had warned progress at risk
The federal government is giving provinces and territories an additional $5.4 billion over two years for the national $10-a-day child-care program, money the minister is framing as stabilizing the pro...
Jun 19, 2026

Driver arrested in Vancouver after police chase and crash near World Cup fans
VANCOUVER - Vancouver police say they arrested a prohibited driver who crashed his car while trying to flee officers, in an incident that unfolded close to World Cup fans in the downtown core on Thurs...
Jun 19, 2026

Global effort targeted fake computer updates tied to Russian cybercriminals: RCMP
OTTAWA - The RCMP says it worked with international partners to deal a blow to cybercriminals who trick users into downloading malicious files disguised as legitimate computer updates. Investigators s...
Jun 19, 2026

Montreal police admit they're aware Black staff fear reprisals for denouncing racism
MONTREAL - Montreal's police department says it knows some Black employees fear reprisals for denouncing racism and misconduct within their ranks. The department made the comments in response to revel...
Jun 19, 2026

Raccoon rabies outbreak still growing, Quebec public health officials say
LONGUEUIL - Quebec public health officials are sounding the alarm as rabies cases continue to spread in regions to the south and east of Montreal. The province has recorded 76 cases in 2026, only half...
Jun 19, 2026

The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 1:25 a.m. Paraguay held on to its narrow 1-0 lead for more than 90 minutes to bear Turkey. Matias Galarza had the matc...
Jun 19, 2026

In the news today: Stronach ruling expected, protein shortages, Palestinian exhibit
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Judge to deliver ruling today in Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial An Ontario judge is expected to delive...
Jun 19, 2026

Frank Stronach found guilty on two charges related to two women in sex assault trial
TORONTO - Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach was found guilty Friday of two charges out of a dozen in what an Ontario judge called a "long and emotionally charged" trial involving decades-old sexu...
Jun 19, 2026

B.C. approves block-caving for Red Chris Mine, site where three workers were trapped
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government has approved an amended environment assessment certificate for block-caving at the Red Chris Mine, the same site where three workers were trapped last July. ...
Jun 18, 2026

The House of Commons is on its summer break — here's a list of the bills it passed
OTTAWA - As the House of Commons rose Thursday for its summer break, the federal government touted all the legislation it passed over the preceding months, while the opposition Conservatives maintaine...
Jun 18, 2026