Category Archives: Canada

B.C. judge says former Mountie William Majcher is not guilty in Chinese security case
VANCOUVER - Former Mountie William Majcher stood on the steps outside Vancouver's law court on Wednesday to say he was "very relieved" at being found not guilty of acting unlawfully for the Chinese go...
The Canadian Press May 13, 2026

Two foreign nationals arrested in Surrey, B.C., in extortion shooting
SURREY - Two foreign nationals have been arrested in connection to extortion violence in Surrey, B.C., where there has been a spike in shootings at homes and businesses this year. Police say 22-year-o...
The Canadian Press May 13, 2026

Federal government spent more than $800M on AI agreements over 3 years
OTTAWA - Ottawa has spent more than $800 million on artificial intelligence technology since 2023, according to data provided by the federal government. The sum includes two previously announced deals...
The Canadian Press May 13, 2026

Quebec tables bill allowing people to obtain domestic violence history of partners
QUBEC - The sister of a Quebec woman allegedly killed by her partner is urging politicians at the provincial legislature to set partisanship aside and rapidly adopt new legislation that takes aim at i...
The Canadian Press May 13, 2026

Navy Commander Angus Topshee promoted to vice chief of defence staff
OTTAWA - Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, the head of the Royal Canadian Navy, is being promoted to second-in-command of the Canadian Armed Forces. The Department of National Defence confirms Topshee is re...
The Canadian Press May 13, 2026

In the news today: What we know about Hentavirus, Artemis crew meet PM, 6% milk?
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... What we know about hantavirus now that people linked to outbreak are back in Canada The outbreak of hantavirus...
The Canadian Press May 13, 2026

Artemis II crewmates say space exploration depends on nations working together
OTTAWA - The astronauts who captured the world's imagination with their journey to the far side of the moon last month said Wednesday the mission showed what people - and nations - can accomplish when...
The Canadian Press May 13, 2026

Controversies and consequences: Five things to know about the census
OTTAWA - People across the country completed their census forms this week, sharing details about their lives, which languages they speak and - for those who got the long-form census - information abou...
The Canadian Press May 13, 2026

Hockey fever reaches Montrealers experiencing homelessness
MONTREAL - Stephane Vallieres remembers going to the old Montreal Forum at age 12 to watch the Canadiens play the Quebec Nordiques like it was yesterday. On Tuesday night, he was among about two dozen...
The Canadian Press May 13, 2026

What we know about hantavirus now that people linked to outbreak are back in Canada
TORONTO - The outbreak of hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship has captured the attention of Canadians and left many with questions. Here's what we know so far. WHAT KIND OF HANTAVIRUS WAS ON THE ...
The Canadian Press May 13, 2026

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