Canada

Hearing for Alberta separation referendum question to be held in court

A special court proceeding on a proposed Alberta separation referendum question is scheduled to get underway today in Edmonton.Alberta's chief electoral officer, Gordon McClure, referred the proposed ...

Aug 07, 2025

Family 'heartbroken' after B.C. mother and baby killed by falling tree

COMOX - The family of a young mother and her five-month-old son killed by a falling tree at a Vancouver Island campground a week ago say they are "heartbroken" by the tragedy. In a statement provided ...

Aug 07, 2025

B.C. restaurant owned by Bollywood star Kapil Sharma shot at a second time in a month

SURREY - Police say a restaurant in British Columbia linked to a prominent Indian comedian was shot at for the second time within a month. Surrey police say the latest attack on Kap's Cafe, linked to ...

Aug 07, 2025

Special court hearing in Winnipeg set for family of serial killer victim

WINNIPEG - Family of a First Nations woman who died at the hands of a Winnipeg serial killer will have the chance to give victim impact statements in court a year after his conviction. Manitoba Court ...

Aug 07, 2025

Trump's tariff hike hits the world days after U.S. struck Canada with higher duty

WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump marked 200 days back in office today by again hitting nations around the world with increased tariffs, days after slapping Canada with a 35 per cent duty. Trum...

Aug 07, 2025

Supreme Court won't hear appeal application arising from Via Rail terror case

OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the appeal of Raed Jaser, who was convicted of planning to commit murder for the benefit of a terrorist group. It's the latest development in a legal...

Aug 07, 2025

In the news today: Carney, Metis and major projects talks; Trump's tariffs in effect

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney to meet with Mtis groups on major projects Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet today with three p...

Aug 07, 2025

Two-way race emerges in Quebec byelection with Conservatives hoping for first seat

MONTREAL - A high-stakes Quebec byelection could see the Conservatives win their first seat in the provincial legislature on Monday. Conservative Leader ric Duhaime appears to be in a close two-way ra...

Aug 07, 2025

Hearing for Alberta separation referendum question to be held in court

EDMONTON - A special court proceeding on a proposed Alberta separation referendum question is scheduled to get underway today in Edmonton. Alberta's chief electoral officer, Gordon McClure, referred t...

Aug 07, 2025

Carney to meet with three Métis groups on major projects bill today

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet today with three provincial Mtis groups to discuss his government's major projects legislation. The legislation allows cabinet to quickly grant feder...

Aug 07, 2025