Canada

Canada won't extend peacekeeping mission in Mali: Freeland

OTTAWA - The Trudeau government will not extend Canada's peacekeeping mission in Mali despite a direct appeal from the United Nations for it to stay longer to prevent a gap in the provision of lifesav...

Mar 31, 2019

Quebec Premier Francois Legault to address secularism bill in video message

MONTREAL - Quebec Premier Francois Legault will address his government's controversial secularism bill tonight in a speech delivered via video. Legault's office says the message will be...

Mar 31, 2019

Caitlan Coleman likens husband's abuse, forced sex to hostage ordeal

OTTAWA - The estranged wife of Joshua Boyle told a harrowing tale of alleged confinement, abuse and non-consensual sex Friday as she described how he struck her, tied her ankl...

Mar 31, 2019

Combat boots begin cross-country journey to honour 75th anniversary of D-Day

VANCOUVER - George Chow says he was just shy of 19 and had no idea what he was getting into when he enlisted to serve in the Second World War. He arrived at the Vancouver train station from his home i...

Mar 31, 2019

Mulroney memoirs tell different story about interference with AG on Milgaard case

OTTAWA - Jody Wilson-Raybould approvingly points to Brian Mulroney as a prime minister who knew better than to politically interfere with the judgment of his attorney general when it comes to cri...

Mar 31, 2019

Gerald Butts provides notes, texts to justice committee on SNC-Lavalin

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's former principal secretary Gerald Butts says he has provided notes and text messages to the House of Commons justice committee in response to evidence filed la...

Mar 31, 2019

Anger after Sunwing diversion in New Orleans leads to lengthy delays

TORONTO - A replacement aircraft for a grounded Sunwing Airlines Boeing 737 Max was forced to make an emergency landing in New Orleans on the weekend, sparking anger among passengers who complain...

Mar 31, 2019

Groups say Quebec bill on religious symbols violates minority rights

MONTREAL - Groups defending the rights of minorities and women came together Friday to denounce Quebec's new legislation restricting the wearing of religious symbols. Seven organization...

Mar 31, 2019

Canada's chief justice urges 'major reforms' to judge oversight

TORONTO - The body that handles complaints about the behaviour of federally appointed judges is in need of both internal and legislative reform to streamline what is now a cumbersome disciplinary proc...

Mar 31, 2019

Montreal priest stabbed one week ago returns to church, presides over mass

MONTREAL - A week after he was stabbed while delivering morning mass, a Montreal priest was back at the altar Friday. Rev. Claude Grou said afterwards he was somewhat concerned but...

Mar 31, 2019