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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…
Influencer charged in human trafficking case, police say
VANCOUVER — The RCMP say a social media influencer from Vancouver is facing six charges…
Screen all kids between 2 and 10 for high cholesterol, pediatric society recommends
TORONTO — The Canadian Paediatric Society is recommending cholesterol screening for all kids between two…
Feds earmark $1.55 billion to ensure equal services for First Nations kids
OTTAWA — Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty announced $1.55 billion in federal funding Thursday to…
Politics, trade on tap for Poilievre during trip to U.K. and Germany
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is planning his first official international trip as opposition…
Stéphane Dion named first ‘diplomat in residence’ at Université de Montréal
MONTRÉAL — Stéphane Dion, the former leader of the federal Liberals and most recently Canada’s…
Indigenous Peoples play a key role in national security: Gov. Gen. Mary Simon
OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says Indigenous communities across the country — and particularly…
Canadian ends volatile 2025 with a contraction in Q4: StatCan
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada reported a fourth-quarter contraction in real gross domestic product Friday that…
Federal government reports deficit of $26.1B for its April-to-December period
OTTAWA — The federal government posted a budgetary deficit of $26.14 billion for the April-to-December…
Carney looks to strengthen economic ties with India on trip to Mumbai, New Delhi
MUMBAI — Prime Minister Mark Carney landed in India on Friday to start a four-day…
Alberta budget comes with spending hikes, $9.4B deficit and no balance on the horizon
EDMONTON — Alberta’s new budget will carry an eye-popping $9.4-billion deficit as the province, after…
Immigration measures stay in border bill with no amendment
OTTAWA — Senators on the national security committee have approved the immigration measures outlined in…