Canada

Quebec public security minister warning flood zone residents not to take chances

Quebec's public security minister is urging people in regions at risk of flooding not to take any chances and to follow the advice of civil security officials. Genevieve Guilbault spoke toda...

Apr 18, 2019

Spike in Afghanistan-related suicides may be receding: Military

OTTAWA - A spike in military suicides during and after Canada's decade-long war in Afghanistan may be subsiding, according to a new report, but some service members remain at increased risk of taking ...

Apr 18, 2019

Supreme Court of Canada sides with police in internet child luring case

OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada says undercover police officers do not need to obtain a judicial warrant before using email or instant-message services to communicate with someone suspe...

Apr 18, 2019

Questions about Canada's embrace of female leaders after 6th premier turfed

The gradual disappearance of women from the ranks of Canada's premiers raises questions about society's willingness to embrace true equality, former female leaders and political pundits said Wednesday...

Apr 18, 2019

Federal government extends Trans Mountain deadline to June 18

OTTAWA -The federal government says it is delaying its decision on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project until June 18 in order to wrap up consultations with Indigenous groups.The deadline is ...

Apr 18, 2019

N.L. Tories apologize for using singer's 'Victory Song' without approval

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Newfoundland and Labrador's Tory leader has opened his election campaign with an apology to one of the province's best-known musicians. Ches Crosbie apologized Thursday morning afte...

Apr 18, 2019

Vancouver police urge parents to talk to teens about risks at 4-20 pot event

VANCOUER, B.C. - Police in Vancouver are asking parents to have a "tough" conversation with their teenagers about the dangers associated with marijuana at a large unsanctioned 4-20 even...

Apr 18, 2019

More help arriving for mother who lost 7 children in Halifax house fire

HALIFAX - More relatives of Kawthar Barho are set to arrive in Canada Friday, exactly two months after a fast-moving Halifax house fire killed her seven children and left her husband ba...

Apr 18, 2019

Shooting victims in Penticton, B.C., remembered before vigil at city park

PENTICTON, B.C. - Family and friends are remembering neighbours who were gunned down in Penticton as the small city in British Columbia's south Okanagan held a vigil Wednesday for ...

Apr 18, 2019

In the news today, April 18

Five stories in the news for Thursday, April 18 --- KENNEY'S 'TURN OFF TAPS' PLEDGE HEARD IN B.C. Jason Kenney's Alberta election victory sent ripples of enthusiasm and concern across Canada...

Apr 18, 2019