Category Archives: Canada
Dozens of homes without heat after days-long power outage in Nunavut hamlet
GJOA HAVEN - The minister responsible for the Nunavut Housing Corporation says heating systems in at least 24 homes were damaged during a days-long power outage in the hamlet of Gjoa Haven. Minister C...
Apr 15, 2026
Royal Canadian Navy sailors charged in fatal capsizing of boat in Halifax harbour
HALIFAX - Two members of the Royal Canadian Navy are facing charges of negligent performance of duties following an investigation into the death of a sailor who was aboard a military boat that capsize...
Apr 15, 2026
Anand to contact Israeli officials after killing of Canadian in Lebanon
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says she is in the process of contacting Israeli officials following the death of a Canadian in Lebanon. Anand told reporters on Wednesday the Canadian go...
Apr 15, 2026
'Feeling so desperate': Iranian Canadians on edge amid uncertainty of deadly war
For Maryam Amini's family, Persian new year has always been an important date on their calendar. Each year, they would get together to exchange laughs and well wishes to mark the arrival of spring as ...
Apr 15, 2026
Immigration minister's office defends strict new timelines for refugee claims
OTTAWA - Immigration Minister Lena Diab's office is defending new rules that may strike down thousands of refugee claims, saying difficult decisions are required to regain control of Canada's immigrat...
Apr 15, 2026
Finland's president says Canada is on a pragmatic path amid geopolitical tumult
OTTAWA - Finland's President Alexander Stubb says Canada is doing the right thing by diversifying its trade beyond the U.S. and is in a position to contribute to building a more stable world. Stubb al...
Apr 15, 2026
Conservative MPs back Poilievre after he says he'll lead party into next election
OTTAWA - Most Wednesday mornings, a lineup of Conservative MPs stroll past journalists on their way into the weekly caucus meeting on Parliament Hill with little more to say than, "Good morning." This...
Apr 15, 2026
'It's getting scary': Rising gas prices bring frustration to Houston residents
HOUSTON - Elyse Vandermolen is like many residents of Houston - a Texan frustrated by watching the price per gallon tick higher at the gas pump while the oil-producing state she calls home is set for ...
Apr 15, 2026
Cree baby takes first steps on Parliament Hill in historic ceremony
OTTAWA - Six-month-old Annora Crowe held her parents' hands as she emerged from a teepee under the shadow of the Peace Tower in Ottawa on Wednesday and took her first steps. Annora and her parents wal...
Apr 15, 2026
Canada pledges $120M in aid for Sudan as brutal civil war enters fourth year
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Ottawa is increasing its aid for Sudanese people experiencing a "horrific" civil war, as advocates call on Canada to take a more active role in stopp...
Apr 15, 2026
