OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to welcome European Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen to Montreal today after months of pursuing closer ties with the EU.
While membership in the EU is off the table, officials on both sides say they're looking at ways to forge closer ties in the business... Read more
Tight races between Republicans and Democrats continue to heat up ahead of the U.S. midterm elections next Tuesday, with control of Congress up for grabs.
The stakes are sky-high for both parties. For the Republicans, it's their narrow majority in Congress and what remains of President Donald Trump... Read more
OTTAWA — The Liberal government plans to release a national security strategy today that maps out plans to safeguard Canada's economy.
The long-awaited strategy is also expected to discuss the handling of traditional security threats, including espionage, foreign interference and terrorism.
David... Read more
VICTORIA — Members of the decimated B.C. NDP caucus are set to meet at the legislature today to discuss who will be the interim leader of the party after its weekend election defeat.
The caucus has been reduced to 28 members after going into Saturday's election numbering 47, while the B.C.... Read more
OTTAWA — The federal spending watchdog plans to issue report cards today tracking government agencies' progress on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and working toward a ban on the export of thermal coal.
The latest batch of reports from Auditor General Karen Hogan will also evaluate efforts to... Read more
The 27th annual C95 Radio Marathon for Breast Cancer Research has come to an end after a day filled with tears, laughs, memories and – most importantly – hope.
This year’s marathon raised $628,427 bringing the total raised since the first event in 2000 to $8,028,427. This year’s total... Read more
EDMONTON — The family of a soldier burned in the deadly fire at a military base in Alberta says he faces a "long road to recovery."
A statement says Trevor Flegel from Kitimat, B.C., remains in an intensive care burn unit in Edmonton, with severe burns to about half of his body.
Flegel was among 39... Read more
VANCOUVER — A federal department has confirmed a dead humpback whale was spotted floating in Howe Sound, B.C., about a week after a BC Ferries vessel collided with a whale in the same region.
The Fisheries Department said in a statement that two whales were seen near the ferry on Oct. 18 as it... Read more
The reeve of the RM of Montrose says the road where human remains were found inside a burned vehicle southwest of Saskatoon sees hundreds of cars a day.
According to... Read more
The Saskatoon Blades are set to receive a boost of speed, experience, and leadership to their blue line following a five-piece deal with the Wenatchee Wild.
On Wednesday, the Blades acquired overage defenceman Josh Fluker and two conditional fourth-round picks — one in 2027 and one in 2030 — from... Read more
OTTAWA — A major firm is calling for Ottawa to remain impartial as it rolls out its nuclear strategy and the demand for clean energy soars.
Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel told a House of Commons committee on Wednesday that Ottawa needs to remain "technology neutral" in order to advance the country’s... Read more
It’s no secret what type of challenge awaits the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Vancouver against the B.C. Lions in the CFL West semifinal.
Saskatchewan’s defence... Read more
OTTAWA — The Liberal government voted to keep the B.C. coastal oil tanker ban in place Wednesday, defeating a Conservative bill that would have repealed it.
MPs voted along party lines during second reading in the House of Commons Wednesday, with only the Conservatives voting to move the bill... Read more
ST. JOHN'S — Comedian Mary Walsh led a demonstration Wednesday against the Newfoundland and Labrador government's treatment of homeless people.
Speaking to a crowd of a few dozen people, Walsh said the government was forcing unhoused people living in a former hotel back into a shelter system.
She... Read more
EDMONTON — Alberta’s government is proposing new rules to give consumers more protection when buying vehicles, tickets, electronics and more.
Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally has introduced a bill that, if passed, would create a so-called lemon law to give consumers some power to fight back when... Read more
The City of Regina is promoting from within for the position of city manager.
City council voted Wednesday to confirm the appointment of Chad Jedlic, effective Jan. 7, 2027.
Jedlic is... Read more
Former senator Pamela Wallin criticized the co-chair of a special joint committee on MAID while testifying at an inquiry into a leaked confidential report, calling him “dismissive" and describing the process as “chaotic and exclusionary.”
“It was the worst that I've seen it,” Wallin said,... Read more
The province’s largest long-term care facility under construction is 30 per cent complete.
The 240-bed Regina Specialized Long-Term Care Home is expected to open in mid-2028.
“... Read more
OTTAWA — The Immigration Department has announced new fines ranging from $5,000 to $1.5 million for people who give false immigration advice or provide advice without proper authorization.
The new fine policy, which takes effect today, sets a minimum fine of $5,000 for giving immigration advice or... Read more
Frank Stronach's lawyer says one charge of sexual assault against her client in an upcoming Newmarket, Ont., trial has been dropped.
Leora Shemesh says the prosecution involving one complainant in the trial set for next year has been withdrawn.
Documents filed in court showed that complainant had... Read more
VICTORIA — British Columbia's snap election on Saturday was held a day after a dozen legislators crossed the threshold for a full pension, including four NDP MLAs who lost their ridings or did not run.
The clerk's office says the pensions of legislators first elected on Oct. 24, 2020 became vested... Read more
This week, The Indian Act has been thrust into... Read more
OTTAWA — The head of the major projects office says Ottawa will need new ways to cut emissions to meet its climate goals because the proposed Pacific Link oil pipeline will emit more than the Pathways carbon capture project will sequester.
Dawn Farrell, CEO of the major projects office, answered... Read more
OTTAWA — The head of the major projects office says Ottawa will need new ways to cut emissions to meet its climate goals because the proposed Pacific Link oil pipeline will emit more than the Pathways carbon capture project.
Dawn Farrell, CEO of the major projects office, answered MPs questions... Read more
OTTAWA — Brampton-based defence manufacturer Roshel has donated to the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa one of its mine-resistant armoured transport vehicles — the same kind being used by Ukraine in the war with Russia.
Jim Whitham, the museum’s director general, says the museum wanted to acquire a... Read more
A 36-year-old man from Winnipeg is wanted in connection with a fraud case investigated by the RCMP in Leader, Sask.
According to the Mounties, officers at the Leader RCMP detachment received a report on May 11, detailing eight fraudulent withdrawals made from a victim’s business account.
... Read more
Five people were arrested by the Regina Police Service as the homeless encampment in Core Community Park... Read more
OTTAWA — The government is indicating it's open to supporting elements of a private member’s bill to amend the Divorce Act, though it’s not clear what the bill ultimately will look like.
Women’s groups warned last week that it appeared the Liberal government had changed its mind and the bill,... Read more
OTTAWA — Canada has again voted at the United Nations to oppose the U.S. embargo on Cuba as Havana accuses Washington of running a campaign of coercion to sway the vote.
In a vote of 130-17 with 25 abstentions, the UN General Assembly today condemned the economic embargo for the 34th year in a row... Read more
EDMONTON — The leader of Alberta’s Opposition NDP says Premier Danielle Smith’s governing United Conservatives are cooking the riding boundaries for their own advantage ahead of next year’s election.
Naheed Nenshi says a report now before an all-party committee gerrymanders ridings in Lethbridge... Read more
The office of Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has complained to a university professor in Toronto for weighing in with comments about a proposed artificial intelligence data centre.
A staffer from Houston's office sent the complaint last week, emailing a copy of the message to a CBC News reporter... Read more
A former British Columbia New Democrat legislator who lost his Metro Vancouver seat in Saturday's snap election says the party has soul searching to do after its government was toppled by B.C. Conservatives, who won a decisive majority.
Rick Glumac, who had represented Port Moody-Burquitlam since... Read more
ABBOTSFORD BRITISH COLUMBIA — RCMP Assistant Commissioner David Teboul has pleaded guilty to assault after an off-duty altercation in Abbotsford in July 2025.
The plea on the single charge comes more than a year after he was charged with two counts of assault and one count of assault causing bodily... Read more
Residents of Saskatoon who experienced property damage during a rainstorm on Sept. 7 can now apply for financial help through Saskatchewan’s Provincial Disaster Assistance Program.
According to the... Read more
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture is preparing to roll out a new approach for the allocation of agricultural Crown land leases.
According to the provincial government, the change – which takes effect Nov. 9 – will see lease opportunities offered online through McDougall Auctioneers Ltd. “on... Read more
Police in Saskatoon are appealing to the public for tips after a shooting left a man injured early on Wednesday morning.
According to police, officers were called to a home on Avenue P South shortly after 1 a.m., where they found the 34-year-old victim “suffering from what was believed to be a non... Read more
QUÉBEC — Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has refused to confirm whether he will attend the Canada-European Union summit organized by the federal government after accusing Ottawa of muzzling him.
The summit, which aims to strengthen political partnership between Canada and the EU, will be... Read more
Four people have been charged in connection with an alleged tobacco-smuggling operation.
According to the RCMP, the group was responsible for illegally moving nearly 116,000 kilograms of tobacco into Canada from the United States and between provinces over a period stretching from October of 2020... Read more
HALIFAX — Canadian Blood Services has confirmed a donor died a day after giving plasma at one of its centres this fall, but the organization says the death was not linked to the donation.
The non-profit organization declined to say where and exactly when the person died, citing privacy concerns for... Read more
OTTAWA — A stronger alliance between Canada and the European Union would only include a financial commitment if either side joins specific programs in either jurisdiction, a senior government official says.
Canadian officials briefing reporters today said the government would only be tied to a... Read more