Category Archives: Canada

Snowstorm inbound for Metro Vancouver as winter weather rages across Canada
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada says a snowstorm is expected to hit Metro Vancouver, Greater Victoria and beyond, bringing up to 20 centimetres of accumulation and possible freezing rain to southern Br...
Jan 16, 2024

Quebec martial arts coach faces 61 new sex charges involving minors
MONTREAL - A 59-year-old martial arts coach appeared in court northeast of Montreal on Monday on more than 60 new alleged sexual offences involving minors. Provincial police say Ral Chayer was charged...
Jan 16, 2024

Liberal cabinet holding retreat next week ahead of Parliament's return
OTTAWA - The stubbornness of inflation and intense domestic divisions over the Israel-Hamas conflict are looming heavily over the federal Liberals as ministers prepare to meet over three days in Montr...
Jan 16, 2024

Research finds climate change made warm Canadian December twice as likely
Climate change made Canada's warmest December in more than 50 years about twice as likely, a temperature anomaly that stood out around the world, a new study has found. "It really stands out globally,...
Jan 16, 2024

In the news today: Scientific research and security risks, BC wildfires still burning
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Feds worried about 'chill' over research security Internal documents show feder...
Jan 16, 2024

Ottawa worried about 'chill' in ethnic communities over research security: memos
OTTAWA - Federal officials were wary of creating a chill within ethnic communities and rattling Canada's bilateral relations as they fleshed out next steps to secure vital scientific research, interna...
Jan 16, 2024

More than 100 wildfires still not considered out after B.C.'s record wildfire season
More than 100 wildfires are still listed as burning in British Columbia thanks to a combination of a busy wildfire season, extreme drought and generally warmer and drier conditions through December. F...
Jan 16, 2024

Police put spit hood on 'aggressive' airline passenger at Vancouver's airport
Richmond RCMP say officers put a spit hood on the head of an "aggressive" airline passenger who tried to bite officers after allegedly assaulting a travel companion. Mounties say they were called to V...
Jan 15, 2024

Quebec man pleads guilty to setting 14 forest fires, forcing hundreds from homes
CHIBOUGAMAU, Que. - A Quebec man has admitted to setting a series of fires that burned hundreds of hectares of forest last year and forced hundreds of people from their homes. Brian Par, 38, pleaded g...
Jan 15, 2024

Invasive or not enough? Lawyers raise concerns over screening of Gaza visa applicants
OTTAWA - The security screening the federal government has brought in for people applying to flee the Gaza Strip is facing criticism from both lawyers who feel its questions are too invasive and other...
Jan 15, 2024

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