CANADA & WORLD NEWS

Senior leaders of Edmonton-based infantry battalion reinstated after investigation
EDMONTON - The Department of National Defence has reinstated two leaders of a respected Edmonton battalion days after announcing they had been removed pending an investigation. A Defence Department spokesperson says Lt.-Col. Jason Hudson and Chief Warr...
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Police verify whether Canada's second most-wanted fugitive has been arrested in Spain
MONTREAL - Quebec provincial police say they are in touch with Spanish authorities regarding one of Canada's most-wanted fugitives. Police say they are trying to confirm that All Boivin has been arrested in Spain, saying he is believed to be in the res...
1h ago

Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in arson trial over deadly 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles
"The court finds there is a manifest necessity to declare a mistrial because the jury is deadlocked," Judge Anne Hwang said, with 10 jurors set on a not-guilty verdict and two determined to convict.
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Venezuelans hope online posts will bring news of missing after devastating earthquakes
The number of casualties is expected to climb after the 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude quakes that caused widespread damage and were among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century.
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Trump blames Iran for a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz
The development comes as the U.S. and Iran work to negotiate a permanent end to the war. Iran has increasingly challenged the region and the U.S. over its control of the Strait of Hormuz.
2h ago

Carney says having no embassy in Iran puts Canada at 'a disadvantage'
"There are a series of countries with whom we have not seen eye to eye, to put it mildly, where we do not have representation ... Iran, Venezuela (are) two examples, there are others," Carney said.
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Police misconduct information must be disclosed in criminal case, Supreme Court says
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada says information about an Edmonton police detective's past misconduct must be disclosed in the criminal proceedings of a man he helped investigate. A 2015 finding of misconduct against Edmonton Police Service detect...
3h ago

The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 1:08 p.m. Canada has guaranteed itself $11 million in FIFA World Cup prize money heading into Sunday's Round of 32 match against South Africa in Los Angeles. A victory wo...
4h ago

Michael J. Fox and father of Nickelodeon slime among Order of Canada appointments
The "Back to the Future" star is among 61 people newly appointed to or promoted within the Order of Canada, including soccer icon Christine Sinclair and journalist Stephanie Nolen.
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In the news today: Senegal vs. Iraq in Toronto, 24 Sussex plans, Flying Tiger lands
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Senegal, Iraq fans to head to stadium for Toronto's last World Cup group match Toronto is hosting its last group stage match of the FIFA World Cup today, capping ...
10h ago

PM Carney says 24 Sussex to be restored with fundraising campaign, design competition
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled plans Friday to restore the prime minister's residence at 24 Sussex Drive in Ottawa through a national design competition and fundraising campaign. The prime minister said the winning design proposal will be...
10h ago

Anand welcomes Turkish counterpart to Ottawa ahead of NATO summit in Ankara
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is meeting with her Turkish counterpart in Ottawa today, ahead of the NATO summit next month in Turkey's capital Ankara. Turkish Foreign Affairs Minister Hakan Fidan is visiting Toronto and Ottawa after pit...
10h ago

Ontario should focus more on creating child-care spaces than $10-a-day goal: expert
TORONTO - As Ontario awaits a promised infusion of money from the federal government for the national child-care program, one prominent expert is arguing that the province should focus more on new spaces than getting to the $10-a-day target. Federal Jo...
10h ago

Canada signs deal with Qatar to strengthen public safety, address transnational crime
OTTAWA - Canada has signed an agreement with Qatar that Ottawa says looks to address evolving security threats and strengthen public safety. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says strong international partnerships are essential to keeping Cana...
13h ago

Skijor no more: Banff says so long to skijoring events as popularity strains townsite
BANFF - Skijor is no more in the Rocky Mountain resort of Banff. The Alberta town has cancelled the popular snow sport from its winter festival, after the community was overwhelmed in January with trash, crowds and rowdy revellers. "It's been such a on...
20h ago

Carney coming to Calgary Stampede, carrying message that separation is no magic wand
Prime Minister Mark Carney is coming to next week's Calgary Stampede, and plans to reiterate that quitting Canada will not be the magic wand separatists think it is. Carney, taking questions from reporters in Ottawa on Thursday, said the fallout from t...
23h ago

'You should believe me': B.C. murder suspect says ex-wife's death was like a suicide
The ex-husband of Tatjana Stefanski, who is accused of stabbing her to death in rural British Columbia in 2024, has told a jury her death was "like a suicide" and the Crown had failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that he murdered her. "You should...
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B.C. government marks 5 years since heat dome killed hundreds
VANCOUVER - A stifling heat dome that sat over much of British Columbia five years ago is being remembered by the provincial health officer as traumatic for people who lost loved ones and overwhelming for those trying to care for those affected. More ...
23h ago

Deliberate hyperventilation technique linked to mental break before police standoff
CHILLIWACK - A British Columbia judge has sentenced a man to about 75 days in jail with time served, saying that despite his attempts to murder police officers in a standoff, a single mental health break likely triggered by holotropic breathwork led to...
23h ago

Northern Ontario First Nation begins building road to the Ring of Fire mining region
Construction has begun on one Ontario First Nation's road to the Ring of Fire mining region. Premier Doug Ford visited Webequie First Nation on Thursday to mark the milestone, his first visit to a region he has spoken about often since taking power in ...
23h ago

Carney says six upcoming byelections will likely be spread out
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says the six byelections to fill current and upcoming vacancies in the House of Commons won't likely be held all at the same time. Carney said in French he has not yet decided when the byelections will take place, b...
23h ago

Carney says having no embassy in Iran puts Canada at 'a disadvantage'
OTTAWA - Canada is "at a disadvantage" in countries like Iran where it lacks a diplomatic presence, but his government is not looking to re-establish relations with Tehran, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday. "Engagement is not endorsement. Ha...
Jun 25, 2026

Carney says B.C. condo buyout proposal is about affordability, not bailouts
OTTAWA - Converting British Columbia's glut of unsold condos into affordable housing is about supporting Canadians, not distressed developers, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday as he defended his government's proposal. Speaking to reporters at a...
Jun 25, 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: 12:10 a.m. Australia and Paraguay played to a 0-0 draw in a result that clinched a spot in the knockout round for the Socceroos and will likely be enough for the Paragua...
Jun 25, 2026

Montreal shooting leads to national security investigation on ideological violence
MONTREAL - A specialized national security unit within the RCMP has opened an investigation into ideologically motivated violent extremism after Monday's midday shooting in Montreal that left three people dead, including a police officer and a bystande...
Jun 25, 2026

Canada sending $5 million in humanitarian aid to those hit by Venezuelan earthquakes
OTTAWA - Canada is providing $5 million in humanitarian aid to support emergency relief efforts after Venezuela was hit with earthquakes. Global Affairs Canada says the money will go towards emergency food, water, sanitation and health services, as wel...
Jun 25, 2026

Saskatchewan NDP urges province to repeal pronoun law affecting LGBTQ+ youth
REGINA - Nearly three years after Saskatchewan's pronoun law came into effect, LGBTQ+ groups and the province's Opposition are warning of its consequences. "We see concerns about incidents of discrimination going up," NDP Leader Carla Beck said at a n...
Jun 25, 2026

Carney says new Canadians told to surrender citizenship documents deserve answers
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday people who were told to surrender their proof of citizenship deserve an explanation and he will "be following up to ensure they get that." Immigration Minister Lena Diab said Tuesday she ordered an inve...
Jun 25, 2026

Carney says he and Trump discussed defence priorities, Arctic ahead of NATO summit
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday he spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump about efforts to protect the Arctic ahead of their attendance at the NATO summit in Turkey in two weeks. Carney said the U.S. president called him Wednesday for...
Jun 25, 2026

Federal judge halts Trump's election executive order seeking to create a federal voter list
BOSTON (AP) - A federal judge on Thursday halted President Donald Trump's executive order that sought to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot. U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani, who was nominated by D...
Jun 25, 2026

PM Carney to share plans to 'restore' 24 Sussex on Friday
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to announce the government's plan to "restore" 24 Sussex on Friday. Since the building was abandoned as the official Ottawa residence of the prime minister, taxpayers have been shelling out tens of thousands o...
Jun 25, 2026

Carney says B.C. condo buyout proposal is about affordability, not bailouts
Critics have accused the Liberal government of offering a bailout to developers who built too many condos and are now facing the prospect of steep losses if they're forced to sell in a slow market.
Jun 25, 2026

Pop diplomacy: Eurovision gives Canada a chance to flex 'soft power,' expert says
OTTAWA - Canada should dust off its sequins and get ready to dazzle Europe, a historian said Thursday after the country took a major step toward joining the Eurovision song contest. Canada is cleared to take part in the annual celebration of pop music ...
Jun 25, 2026

N.B. social workers must be empowered to do what's best for at-risk youth: advocates
FREDERICTON - The New Brunswick government must empower social workers to do what's best for vulnerable young people in care, youth advocates told lawmakers this week. Their comments were in response to a government report in May concluding that the ov...
Jun 25, 2026

Canada now eligible to take part in Eurovision song contest
Eurovision, which has been running for decades, features performers from various countries and is co-ordinated by the European Broadcasting Union. Canada became a full member after a vote today.
Jun 25, 2026

Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive immigration policy
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. The justices, in a 6-3 decisio...
Jun 25, 2026

Country Thunder cancels Calgary festival citing sound restrictions, construction
CALGARY - A major multi-provincial music festival has cancelled this year's show in Calgary, citing construction and noise levels that the city contests should not be an issue. Country Thunder Alberta announced it would cut its scheduled concerts two d...
Jun 25, 2026

Class-action lawsuit over deadly Toronto shooting clears another legal hurdle
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will not review a ruling by Ontario's top court allowing survivors of mass shooting to proceed with a class-action lawsuit against a gunmaker. Eighteen-year-old Reese Fallon and 10-year-old Julianna Kozis were kille...
Jun 25, 2026

Supreme Court of Canada won't hear U.S. stock fraud case involving B.C. man
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the appeal of a former B.C. lawyer contesting a US$30 million judgment for allegedly masterminding a transnational securities fraud. The top court's decision comes years after the United States Securit...
Jun 25, 2026

These economists are worried Canada has a data quality problem
Most economists, including at the Bank of Canada, were a bit surprised when Statistics Canada reported late last month that the economy contracted slightly over the first three months of the year.
Jun 25, 2026

Gun control group repeats call for end to sales of SKS rifles after Montreal shooting
Police have not identified the type of firearm used to kill Montreal police officer Mohamed Lamine Benredouane and civilian bystander Michel Mizrahi this week, but it appeared to be an SKS.
Jun 25, 2026

In the news today: Canada to face South Africa, calls to ban SKS, breastfeeding rates
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Canada to face South Africa in knockout stage of World Cup Canada will face South Africa on Sunday in Los Angeles in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup. Sout...
Jun 25, 2026

News, cultural groups want clarity on copyright after Ottawa releases AI strategy
OTTAWA - News and cultural industry groups are calling on the government to take a stand on how AI systems use copyrighted content after Ottawa's long-awaited national AI strategy failed to address the issue. The Liberal government released a strategy ...
Jun 25, 2026

Backlogs in long-term care, home care services driving ER wait times up: report
TORONTO - A new report says wait times at emergency departments across the country are made longer by lack of available spots in long-term care facilities and home care programs. The Canadian Institute for Health Information says patients who could be ...
Jun 25, 2026

Trump turns America 250 kickoff into a campaign-style rally on the National Mall
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump formally kicked off celebrations for America's 250th anniversary on Wednesday night by working to get the country excited again - about himself. The president hosted a rally on Washington's Nationa...
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