Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
National
Report details anti-Black racism in the public service, calls for commissioner
OTTAWA — A government-funded report says Black executives within the public service are subjected to…
Canada steadfast on climate plan despite Trump re-election: Guilbeault
OTTAWA — Donald Trump’s re-election in the United States will not impact Canada’s commitment to…
‘Desperate gesture’: Quebec group denounces Supreme Court move on historic decisions
MONTREAL — A Quebec civil liberties group says it intends to push forward with legal…
Former B.C. premier John Horgan, who connected with people, dies at 65
VICTORIA — John Horgan would often say he believed most people in British Columbia were…
Federal government launching research institute for AI safety
OTTAWA — The federal government is opening a research centre that will study the dangers…
B.C. teen with bird flu is in critical care, infection source unknown: health officer
The teenager who tested positive for bird flu in British Columbia is in critical condition…
Quebec officer suspended 15 days for throwing away piece of victim’s skull
MONTREAL — A Quebec provincial police officer has been suspended for 15 days without pay…
Ottawa provides $9 million to fight homelessness among veterans in B.C., Yukon
SURREY, B.C. — The federal government is providing more than $9 million in funding for…
Drugs disguised as dog treats seized by Metro Vancouver Transit Police
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Two people have been charged after a Metro Vancouver Transit Police…
‘He was a fighter’: Tributes to former B.C. premier John Horgan
Tributes to former British Columbia premier John Horgan are flowing after his death on Tuesday…
Canada’s privacy commissioner opens investigation into World Anti-Doping Agency
OTTAWA — The federal privacy watchdog has opened an investigation into the World Anti-Doping Agency’s…
Swearing-in ceremonies at B.C. legislature mark start of new political season
VICTORIA — Two newly elected members of British Columbia’s Green Party will officially take their…
‘No yellow brick road’: Atwood weighs in on U.S. election at Calgary forum
CALGARY — Margaret Atwood has been called prescient — particularly when it comes to her…
Trump’s appointees have criticized Trudeau, warned of border issues with Canada
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s second administration is filling up with some of his most loyal…
What do you do when a goose dies in your backyard, amid concerns about avian flu?
Carolyn Law didn’t think much of it when a snow goose landed in her Richmond,…
In the news today: Justin Trudeau and Canada criticized by Donald Trump’s appointees
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
RCMP say three men arrested in B.C. have ties to Mexican drug cartels
SURREY, B.C. — Federal Mounties have arrested three men in Surrey, B.C., who they say…
Prime Minister Trudeau makes trip to Bermuda to eulogize longtime family friend
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is travelling to Bermuda today to give a eulogy…
Spy service officer denies threatening Montreal man who was later imprisoned in Sudan
OTTAWA — A Canadian Security Intelligence Service official has denied threatening a Montreal man who…
Vancouver officer sexually assaulted colleague, but police group chat targeted victim
VANCOUVER — When a former Vancouver Police constable testified at the criminal trial of a…
Build vaccine stockpile, use wastewater testing for H5N1 bird flu, experts urge
TORONTO — Health Canada has authorized three influenza vaccines that could be used if bird…
Police ID body in Montreal park as abducted crypto influencer missing since June
MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police say a body found in a nature park last month…
‘He’s here with us’: Tributes to John Horgan as B.C. New Democrat members sworn in
VICTORIA — Premier David Eby said he could sense the spirit of former British Columbia…
Quebec’s police watchdog investigating after person seriously injured in Montreal
MONTREAL — Quebec’s independent police watchdog has launched an investigation after a person was seriously…