Category Archives: Canada
More supports needed to address homelessness, B.C. government says after survey
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government says results from the latest surveys of people living on the streets show current support levels aren't enough and more services are needed to address rising...
Oct 06, 2023
In the news today: Statistics Canada to release September jobs data
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Statistics Canada to release September jobs data this morning Canadians will ge...
Oct 06, 2023
Ghost guns showing up at crime scenes in Canada but RCMP not keeping statistics
FREDERICTON - Even as the technology to produce so-called "ghost guns" becomes less expensive and more widespread, the RCMP is not keeping records on how often the weapons are used in crimes across th...
Oct 06, 2023
City, province announce finalized deal for new $800M arena for Calgary Flames
The deal is sealed: the NHL's Calgary Flames are getting a new $800-million arena. A preliminary deal announced in April for a new $1.2-billion event centre and entertainment district near the city's ...
Oct 05, 2023
Outgoing Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson wins Winnipeg seat in election
WINNIPEG - Outgoing Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson has hung on to her legislature seat for the Progressive Conservatives. Elections Manitoba says unofficial results from Tuesday's provincial elect...
Oct 05, 2023
Quebec man charged with murder after his wife found strangled in seniors residence
TERREBONNE, Que. - An 81-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in the strangling death of his 79-year-old wife at a Montreal-area seniors residence. Police were called to the residenc...
Oct 05, 2023
Complainant in Nygard trial says door in bedroom suite would not open for her
TORONTO - Note: This story contains graphic content. A woman who accused Peter Nygard of sexual assault told the fashion mogul she was "really uncomfortable" that she wasn't able to open a keypad-oper...
Oct 05, 2023
B.C. sets out law to ban use of illegal drugs in many public places
VICTORIA - British Columbia is setting out new rules as it attempts to navigate a way to curb the overdose crisis with drug decriminalization. Possession of small amounts of many illicit drugs was dec...
Oct 05, 2023
Women's Equality Coalition applauds sex-work ruling, calls on Ottawa to do more
OTTAWA - A coalition of women's groups that support Canada's laws criminalizing some aspects of prostitution are calling on the federal government to do more to support and protect vulnerable people i...
Oct 05, 2023
Accused in secrets case was expected to achieve 'significant outcomes' for RCMP
OTTAWA - Evidence at the trial of a former RCMP intelligence official charged with breaching Canada's secrets law reveals he was in charge of a unit expected to work in a high-pressure environment. A ...
Oct 05, 2023
