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Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting victim Abel Mwansa Jr. laid to rest in Zambia
KITWE — A 12-year-old boy killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., last…
In the news today: Iran, Carney and Modi, Canada submarine proposals
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Abel Mwansa Jr. shot last month in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. to be buried in Zambia Monday
VICTORIA — The father of 12-year-old Abel Mwansa Jr. says he is “eternally grateful” to…
B.C. Conservative MPs Zimmer, Caputo ask for public inquiry into Tumbler Ridge deaths
VICTORIA — Calls for an independent investigation into the shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., where…
No ‘imminent threat’ to Canada amid fallout of U.S. attack on Iran: police
As Canada continues to grapple with the fallout of the ongoing conflict in Iran, a…
Iranian‑Canadians reflect on freedom, change, and the fight for women’s rights
MONTREAL — At just two years old, former Iranian-Canadian international model and actress Samantha Tajik…
Ottawa won’t say if it penalized Gripen jets in 2021 analysis
OTTAWA — National Defence is refusing to disclose how it analyzed competing fighter jet bids…
PM Carney lands in New Delhi, plans to meet Modi tomorrow
DELHI — Prime Minister Mark Carney landed in New Delhi on Sunday evening, ahead of…
Carney says Canada supports U.S. action in Iran but won’t get involved militarily
MUMBAI — Prime Minister Mark Carney said he supports the U.S. action in Iran, but…
Canada aiming to sign India trade deal this year, Carney says in Mumbai
MUMBAI — Canada is aiming to sign a comprehensive trade deal with India this year,…
‘D-Day for Iranians’: Some Iranian Canadians welcome U.S. attack of Iran
Some Iranian Canadians are expressing their support for foreign intervention in Iran after the U.S.…
Canada’s pro-U.S. stance in Iran attack carries security risks — and political bets
Canada’s support for U.S. strikes against Iran could come with security risks as the regime…
B.C. teen who died in Australia eulogized as ‘curious, bold and alive to world’
VICTORIA — The family and friends of Canadian teenager Piper James who died in Australia…
Here’s the latest on the U.S. attack on Iran from a Canadian perspective
The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran in a major attack on Saturday,…
‘Polarized’ world is fuelling a growing number of protests in Canada, police say
For hours, protesters slowly marched shoulder to shoulder down Toronto’s Yonge Street in what seemed…
Canadians in Middle East should be vigilant as tensions rise: Anand
OTTAWA — Canadians in the Middle East are being warned to stay vigilant following the…
Persian Gulf War vets still fighting for better recognition after 35 years
For Denis Cote, one of the worst parts of the Persian Gulf War was entering…
Solomon to meet OpenAI CEO Altman in wake of mass killings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
VANCOUVER — Federal Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon will meet with OpenAI chief executive Sam…
B.C. RCMP say three foreign nationals charged with extortion, one suspect at large
SURREY — Police say three foreign nationals face extortion and firearms charges amid a spasm…
Witness denies Vancouver officers on Myles Gray’s back before his death
VANCOUVER — One of the Vancouver officers who responded to the scene after a man…
Canada can’t brush aside security concerns about India, ex-intelligence adviser warns
OTTAWA — A former national security and intelligence adviser to the federal government says it…
China suspends some canola, seafood tariffs on Canada after Carney visit
China’s government announced Friday it would suspend some tariffs on Canadian agricultural goods and seafood…
McGill, Concordia drop legal battle with Quebec government over tuition hikes
MONTREAL — Concordia and McGill universities say they are abandoning their legal challenge against the…
Opposition parties back changes to status rules in Indian Act, Liberals say not yet
OTTAWA — All four opposition parties in the House of Commons are backing legislation to…