CANADA & WORLD NEWS

Of two grizzly bears caught in B.C., one will be released, one DNA tested
One captured bear has already been assessed and because any link to the attack on a group of students and teachers last week was "not conclusive" it will be fitted with a GPS collar and relocated.
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Alberta bill allows doctors to toggle between public and private pay for surgeries
EDMONTON - The Alberta government has tabled a bill that would open the door for surgeons to charge patients for privately-delivered procedures while keeping a foot in the public system and billing taxpayers. Premier Danielle Smith's government previou...
3h ago

Premier Eby tells Carney it's unacceptable B.C. has been cut out of pipeline talks
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby says he told Prime Minister Mark Carney "how unacceptable" it was for Alberta and Saskatchewan to talk with the federal government about a potential pipeline without input from his province. Eby says such ...
4h ago

'He should care': Conservatives slam Carney on Trump comments
OTTAWA - Conservative MPs slammed Prime Minister Mark Carney Monday over dismissive comments he made recently when asked about stalled trade talks with U.S. President Donald Trump. While taking questions from reporters in Johannesburg on Sunday, Carney...
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One minor is dead, one injured after shots fired east of Quebec City
SAINT-VALLIER - One minor is dead and another is in hospital after shots were fired at a home in St-Vallier-de-Bellechasse, Que., east of Quebec City. Police were called to a residence around 4 p.m. Sunday after receiving a report about two people who ...
4h ago

Environmental review approved for wind project tied to Membertou First Nation in N.S.
HALIFAX - A wind project in Guysborough County, N.S., involving the Membertou First Nation has passed the environmental review stage. The Nova Scotia government says it has approved the environmental assessment for Setapuktuk Wind Project, owned by Eve...
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Two brothers, 19 and 22, dead after being struck by a light-rail train near Montreal
MONTREAL - The deaths of two brothers struck by a light-rail train over the weekend has a community southwest of Montreal reeling. Simon and Samuel Brochu, both of St-Rémi, Que., died after being struck by the automated train early Saturday morning nea...
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First Nation looks to develop 'wealth fund' for major projects investments
OTTAWA - A First Nation in Ontario is looking to create what it's calling a "sovereign wealth fund" to bypass government and move major projects forward faster with Indigenous participation. The First Nations Sovereign Wealth Fund, proposed by Chippewa...
5h ago

Passage of housing bill sparks protest, clearing of Queen's Park public gallery
TORONTO - Shouts and chants rained down upon politicians at the Ontario legislature Monday as the government passed a housing bill that critics say makes it easier for landlords to evict tenants. "People over profits," members of ACORN Canada, a tenant...
6h ago

Budget watchdog calls for more transparency after Liberals shift fiscal anchors
OTTAWA - Ottawa is not planning to set up an independent body to scrutinize the new capital framework in its budget, despite calls for more transparency from the government's fiscal watchdog. Interim parliamentary budget officer Jason Jacques told MPs ...
6h ago

Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge on Monday dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that the prosecutor who brought the charges at President Donald Trum...
6h ago

U.S. directs its embassies in Western nations to scrutinize 'mass migration'
WASHINGTON - The U.S. State Department has directed its embassies in Canada and other Western nations to scrutinize the impacts of "mass migration" - the Trump administration's latest push to reshape the geopolitics of America's longtime allies. Last w...
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EQAO standardized test results to be released next week after delay, minister says
TORONTO - Ontario students' standardized testing results are set to be made public next week, Education Minister Paul Calandra said Monday after he delayed their release, suggesting changes may be coming. Results from math and literacy testing by the E...
7h ago

MPs swipe at Carney's claim that Canada has no feminist foreign policy
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney's claim that Canada does not have a "feminist foreign policy" spilled into the political arena Monday, drawing both criticism and praise. "Prime Minister Carney is making it very clear he is no friend to women and he...
8h ago

1 of 4 accused in alleged Quebec extremist plot appears in court, to return next year
QUÉBEC - One of four accused in an alleged anti-government plot to forcibly take control of land in the Quebec City area appeared briefly in court today and will return before a judge in the new year. Prosecutor Gabriel Lapierre told the Quebec court t...
8h ago

Six more of Premier Smith's UCP legislature members face recall petitions
EDMONTON - Nine members of Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party caucus are facing recall petitions - enough to potentially tip the balance of power in the legislature. Elections Alberta confirmed Monday that signature collection can begin...
8h ago

Migrants rights groups call on government to withdraw border security bill
OTTAWA - The federal government's border security bill is an open door to violating the rights of migrants and should be dropped, advocacy groups said on Monday on Parliament Hill. Representatives of the Migrant Rights Network, the Canadian Council for...
8h ago

AP and Trump administration argue access case before federal appeals court; no ruling yet
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Associated Press and the Trump administration renewed their argument Monday over a president's ability to limit media access to journalists he disagrees with, resuming a courtroom dispute with potential First Amendm...
9h ago

Quebec Liberal Leader Rodriguez struggles to manage crisis within party
MONTREAL - As the turmoil engulfing the Quebec Liberals enters its second week, leader Pablo Rodriguez is facing questions about his ability to manage his caucus - let alone a provincial government. Rodriguez gave a combative performance on popular Qu...
9h ago

Health minister dismisses key recommendation from expert report on pharmacare
Marjorie Michel is dismissing the key finding of an expert advisory committee on pharmacare, which says Ottawa should fully fund a list of essential medicines without cutting deals with the premiers.
9h ago

Ottawa announces $35 million for 30 oral health training programs across Canada
MONTREAL - The federal government has announced more than $35 million over three years to train dental students across the country. Health Minister Marjorie Michel made the announcement today in Montreal with Carlos Leitão, Liberal MP and former Quebec...
9h ago

AP and Trump administration argue access case before federal appeals court
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Associated Press and the Trump administration were due back before a federal appeals court Monday in their fight over media access, with the AP arguing that a news outlet should not be punished for its point of view and the White ...
10h ago

Fact File: How Sora's AI videos made going viral easy, and tips on how to spot them
Entertainment, emotion, surprise - these are some of the ingredients that make videos go viral. But seeing is no longer believing, and many of the gripping videos now filling social media feeds bear the watermark of an AI app that lets users create see...
11h ago

Canada and G7 security partners to focus on disrupting transnational organized crime
In a joint statement, the ministers said transnational criminal organizations are "ruthless in their pursuit of profit, power and influence" through corruption, violence and other illicit means.
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Nunavik's Inuit residents show resilience in the face of persistent water shortages
PUVURNITUQ - In Quebec's Nunavik region, it's not unusual to run out of drinking water at home, or to have a full wastewater tank. But the Inuit residents demonstrate an impressive resilience to water shortages, with many adapting to the situation with...
16h ago

In the news today: Joly heads to South Korea to meet with Hanwha
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Industry Minister Joly heads to South Korea to meet with Hanwha Industry Minister Mélanie Joly is jetting off to Asia for a five-day trip to meet with major compa...
17h ago

Norwegian defence company pitches Ottawa as Arctic partner in sub procurement
OTTAWA - As the international competition for Canada's lucrative submarine contract heats up, a Norwegian defence company is trying to sell Ottawa on its "alignment" with an Arctic near-neighbour. Kongsberg is supporting Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine S...
17h ago

B.C. drug 'compassion club' reduced overdose risk: lawyer in constitutional challenge
VANCOUVER - A lawyer for the founders of a Vancouver club that tested heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine to provide to drug users in the ongoing overdose crisis says the risk from the street supply is "grossly disproportionate" to any benefit of shutt...
17h ago

Union leaders in Quebec denounce proposed labour law they say will unleash chaos
QUÉBEC - Union leaders from sectors across the province gathered in Quebec City on Sunday to decry a new bill they say could severely limit how unions are allowed to use dues collected from their members. Quebec Labour Minister Jean Boulet tabled the ...
Nov 23, 2025

'After all, they're family': Poll finds holiday gatherings still important for most
EDMONTON - The upcoming holiday gatherings with relatives may feel ripe for conflicts over politics, relationships, and social issues, but an online survey suggests a majority of Canadians still feel it's important to spend time with loved ones. "Over ...
Nov 23, 2025

Fears over plastic contamination prompts nationwide recall of many Yoplait yogurts
Many of Yoplait's yogurts have been pulled from Canadian shelves after the company shared fears over pieces of plastic in some products. Yoplait Canada said in a statement that it proactively issued the recall after discovering a defect in "a packaging...
Nov 23, 2025

Teams work through the night in search of bear after B.C. attack
Teams of British Columbia conservation officers rotated throughout the night to search for a grizzly bear responsible for attacking an elementary school group. An update from B.C. Conservation Officer Service on Sunday said the search around Bella Cool...
Nov 23, 2025

Canada, India trade deal negotiations good news for Saskatchewan
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said the trade deal would include agriculture, which would be significant for Saskatchewan where growers are subject to Indian tariffs on yellow pea imports.
Nov 23, 2025

Carney looks to trade pacts at G20 to help navigate 'this moment of rupture'
Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday hearkened back to the legacy of Nelson Mandela in praising efforts by fellow leaders to collaborate amid global volatility at the G20 summit in Johannesburg.
Nov 23, 2025

Justice minister says lack of respect causing issues for global unity
HALIFAX - Justice Minister Sean Fraser hammered home the message of strength through global unity and respect at the Halifax International Security Forum. Speaking at a panel Sunday morning, Fraser talked around the issue of U.S. president Donald Trum...
Nov 23, 2025

Talks with Trump will resume 'when it's appropriate,' Mark Carney says
Carney "doesn't have a burning issue to speak with the president about right now," while a U.S. senator expresses concern that Canadians no longer think of Americans as their friends and neighbours.
Nov 23, 2025

In Quebec's Nunavik region, constant water shortages compromise health care
PUVIRNITUQ - Even if they're surrounded by vast bodies of water as far as the eye can see, residents of Quebec's Far North lack a reliable water supply. Not only does this impact citizens' health through the spread of diseases, but it weakens the qual...
Nov 23, 2025

Doctor and nurses are leaving Nunavik over water shortages that affect care
PUVIRNITUQ - Doctors and nurses in Quebec's Nunavik region say constant water shortages are a factor that is pushing some colleagues to leave, in a region where retention of staff has long been an issue. In the Far North, health workers can choose betw...
Nov 23, 2025

Carney says Canada upholding values but drops talk of 'feminist foreign policy'
JOHANNESBURG - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada no longer has a feminist foreign policy, but still wants to uphold values on the world stage that include LGBTQ+ rights and combating violence against women. "Yes we have that aspect to our foreign ...
Nov 23, 2025

New Nunavut premier takes office as federal government pushes infrastructure drive
OTTAWA - As John Main settled in for one of his first interviews since being chosen as Nunavut's new premier, his phone rang while he was in the middle of a sentence. "Hi Doug," he said, taking a congratulatory call from Ontario Premier Doug Ford. "I'v...
Nov 23, 2025

Montreal's Wing Noodles closing after nearly 80 years, sparking concern in Chinatown
MONTREAL - Garnet Lee started working at Wing Noodles when he was eight years old, packaging wonton covers and occasionally taking breaks to play hide-and-seek among the noodle machines. Nearly 60 years later, he has decided to close the doors of the ...
Nov 23, 2025

Currie Dixon sworn in as Yukon's 12th premier, appoints eight to cabinet
WHITEHORSE - Currie Dixon has been sworn in as the Yukon's next premier. Dixon's Yukon Party won 14 of 21 seats in the territory's legislative assembly in the Nov. 3 election, which saw the previously governing Liberals reduced to one seat. The Yukon N...
Nov 23, 2025

Hospital staff back to work after AUPE reaches tentative deal
EDMONTON - The union representing 16,000 hospital workers says it reached a tentative agreement with Alberta's health authority a minute before its members hit the picket lines Saturday morning. Sandra Azocar, president of the Alberta Union of Provinci...
Nov 22, 2025

Another Canadian arrested linked to Ryan Wedding case
The FBI say a Vancouver man is the latest to be arrested in connection to his alleged role in Canadian Olympic snowboarder-turned-fugitive Ryan Wedding's intercontinental drug smuggling ring. An update from the FBI says Rasheed Pascua Hossain was captu...
Nov 22, 2025

Vincent Marissal quits Québec Solidaire after caucus votes unanimously to suspend him
MONTREAL - Opposition MNA Vincent Marissal has quit Québec Solidaire following a unanimous vote by its caucus to suspend him. The vote was called Saturday morning after the party got word he had been in discussions with Parti Québécois Leader Paul Sain...
Nov 22, 2025









