Category Archives: Canada
Police, first responders scramble to help woman give birth on Victoria waterfront
VICTORIA - Emergency responders in Victoria, B.C., had to rush into action to support a woman giving birth on Wharf Street, along the city's busy waterfront area. Victoria police say an officer and St...
Oct 03, 2025
Negotiations at an impasse as second phase of transit strikes in Montreal nears end
MONTREAL - The second phase of strikes by Montreal's public transit maintenance workers is coming to an end, but there is still no deal in sight. The latest strike by about 2,400 workers began Sept. 2...
Oct 03, 2025
Expect retaliation after Starbucks shooting of organized crime figure, expert says
MONTREAL - A former Montreal police investigator warns that more violence could follow this week's shooting at a Starbucks north of the city, as the victim was formally identified as an organized crim...
Oct 03, 2025
Anand set to host fellow G7 foreign ministers in November near Niagara Falls
OTTAWA - G7 foreign ministers are set to gather near Niagara Falls next month for two days of meetings. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will host her colleagues from France, Germany, Italy, Japan...
Oct 03, 2025
Canada Post tables new offers to union that include job cut provisions
Canada Post's latest contract offers to striking postal workers has many of the same terms as its "final offers" in May, but removes a signing bonus and now has provisions related to job cuts expected...
Oct 03, 2025
Jewish group calls for more government protection after Manchester synagogue attack
OTTAWA - A prominent Canadian Jewish organization is calling on "leaders of all levels" to enhance security at synagogues after a vehicle and knife attack at a U.K. synagogue on Yom Kippur. The Centre...
Oct 03, 2025
Carney to return to Washington to meet Trump on trade talks
WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday as trade negotiations continue and Ottawa looks for an off-ramp from tariffs hammering ...
Oct 03, 2025
In the news today: Alberta schools ready to close as teachers strike looms
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Schools set to close as Alberta provides online curriculum ahead of teachers strike Schools across Alberta are...
Oct 03, 2025
Three-way race as Yukon heads into an election set for Nov. 3.
WHITEHORSE - Yukon's election will be held on Nov. 3, and while Friday was the last possible day the vote could be called under the territory's legislation, none of the three main parties have a full ...
Oct 03, 2025
Election in 2026 impossible if Gaza war persists: Palestinian Authority
OTTAWA - The Palestinian Authority says its commitment to hold elections in 2026 - which Ottawa has set as a condition for recognizing Palestinian statehood - won't be fulfilled if the war in Gaza con...
Oct 03, 2025