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Rising heat a ‘public health crisis’ for workers, including in Canada: WHO
TORONTO — The World Health Organization says climate change-driven heat is a “public health crisis”…
Court documents detail months-long surveillance of Quebec terror suspects
MONTREAL — Newly released court documents show how police spent months tracking four men accused…
Crown won’t appeal hockey players’ acquittals on sex assault charges: defence lawyer
The Crown will not appeal the acquittals of five former world junior hockey players after…
‘Devastating’ court ruling rejects B.C. ostrich farm’s bid to prevent avian flu cull
The Federal Court of Appeal has rejected a bid by a British Columbia ostrich farm…
Former minister, MLA from P.E.I. dies at 66
OTTAWA — Gail Shea, a former MLA and MP from P.E.I. has died at 66…
AP investigation shows chaos of deadly Texas floods through emergency recordings and videos
Cries for help came from the pitch-black woods, from rooftops and from attics that shifted…
Carney has ‘productive’ phone call with Trump amid bilateral tensions
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said he had a “productive and wide-ranging” phone conversation…
Canada Post union says negotiation meeting delayed, with talks to continue Monday
Negotiations that had been scheduled for Friday between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of…
Quebec’s RSV immunization campaign led to sharp decline in infant hospitalizations
MONTREAL — The provincial agency in charge of health care in Quebec says the number…
Canada absent in multi-nation call to protect Gaza journalists, allow foreign media
OTTAWA — Canada has taken the rare step of not signing onto a multi-country statement…
Tariffs: Quebec liquor board prepares to destroy $300,000 worth of American alcohol
MONTREAL — The Quebec liquor board may be forced to destroy $300,000 worth of American…
Federal union launches campaign denouncing cuts at CRA call centres
OTTAWA — The federal union representing workers at the Canada Revenue Agency has launched an…
Saskatchewan premier calls on Prime Minister Carney to meet with China’s Xi on canola
OTTAWA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said Thursday that he wants Prime Minister Mark Carney…
Rising concerns over U.S. move to broaden products subject to metal tariffs
TORONTO — There’s growing concern about a move by the United States to make hundreds…
B.C. recreational anglers get rare chance for sockeye, amid bumper salmon run
British Columbia fishing guide Dean Werk says he was getting calls last week from keen…
Crown opposes release in teen terror case, files notice to seek adult sentence
MONTREAL — A 17-year-old boy facing charges he intended to carry out an attack on…
Air Canada flight attendants to vote on proposed pay increase next week
More than 10,000 flight attendants for Air Canada will begin voting next week on a…
Urban greenspace a protective lifeline against COVID-19 depression, study suggests
Green space helped protect the mental health of city-bound Canadians during the early phase of…
Lucien Bouchard urges Parti Québécois leader to reconsider promise to hold referendum
MONTREAL — Former Quebec premier Lucien Bouchard is advising the leader of the Parti Québécois…
Quebec wants to cut by 10% premature deaths linked to social, economic status
MONTREAL — Quebec’s Health Department has released a plan to reduce premature deaths linked to…
Fact File: Most older immigrants don’t get OAS upon arrival, contrary to online claim
Attacks on immigrants to Canada continue to proliferate online, with the latest volley coming from…
‘Colonial decision-making’: First Nations denounce B.C. park closure as too short
PEMBERTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Two First Nations are denouncing British Columbia’s planned month-long closure…
In the news today: Anand and Rubio meeting in D.C., Air Canada close to full return
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
B.C. court gives parliament 10-month deadline to make Indian Act comply with Charter
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has given the Canadian government until April 2026 to…