Canada

Hundreds of Canadian troops deployed to flood zones in Quebec and N.B.

MONTREAL - Quebecers whose homes are repeatedly flooded may eventually be forced to move, Premier Francois Legault said Sunday as he toured an area enduring its second bout of spring flooding in three...

Apr 23, 2019

Former U.S. president Barack Obama to visit nation's capital in May

OTTAWA - Former U.S. president Barack Obama is set to visit the nation's capital next month for a question-and-answer session. The event, hosted by the progressive think-tank Canada 202...

Apr 23, 2019

New commemorative loonie marking 'progress' for LGBTQ2 people to be unveiled today

TORONTO - The Royal Canadian Mint is unveiling a new commemorative loonie today meant to mark what it calls a key milestone for lesbian, gay, transgender, queer and two-spirited people in th...

Apr 23, 2019

Strong voter turnout expected in Prince Edward Island provincial election

CHARLOTTETOWN - It's election day in Prince Edward Island and voter turnout is expected to be strong. More than 36 per cent of eligible voters have already cast their ballots in the advance polls...

Apr 23, 2019

Ceremonies, vigils planned in Toronto to honour victims of deadly van attack

TORONTO - Ceremonies and vigils are planned today to honour those killed or injured in last year's deadly van attack in north Toronto. The City of Toronto is holding an event at the Mel Last...

Apr 23, 2019

New study suggests oilsands greenhouse gas emissions underestimated

New federal research suggests greenhouse gas emissions from Alberta's oilsands may be significantly higher than industry reports. In a study published Tuesday, Environment Canada scientists ...

Apr 23, 2019

In the news today, April 23

Three stories in the news for Tuesday, April 23 --- IT'S ELECTION DAY IN PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND It's election day in Prince Edward Island and voter turnout is expected to be strong. More than&...

Apr 23, 2019

Parks Canada releases details of search for climbers killed in Banff avalanche

EDMONTON - Parks Canada is calling the recovery of three world-class climbers from Banff National Park treacherous and complex, involving a helicopter, a search dog and 28 people. American J...

Apr 22, 2019

Residents along Saint John River told to remain on alert as floodwaters rise

FREDERICTON - People who live along New Brunswick's Saint John River are being advised to remain on alert as water levels rise in the coming days. About 120 soldiers from Canadian Forces Base Gagetown...

Apr 22, 2019

Soldiers deploying to flood-prone areas as water levels rise in New Brunswick

FREDERICTON - More than 100 Canadian soldiers are being deployed across western New Brunswick to help residents threatened by rising floodwaters, which have shown no signs of ...

Apr 22, 2019