Pro-Palestine encampment remains at University of Toronto despite safety concerns
TORONTO –The University of Toronto says it’s concerned about safety as a pro-Palestine encampment still stands at its downtown campus. A statement from the U of...
In the news today: Students set up pro-Palestinian encampment at UofT
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today… Students set...
Foreign interference inquiry to report today on alleged meddling in federal elections
OTTAWA – A federal commission of inquiry into foreign interference is slated to release a report today on alleged meddling in the last two general elections....
Winnipeg judge to rule if trial of accused serial killer to start with jury
WINNIPEG – A Winnipeg judge is expected to decide today whether the trial of a man accused of killing four women will still be heard by...
B.C. man convicted of child exploitation for involvement in international porn ring
SURREY, B.C. – A British Columbia man has been convicted for his involvement in an international online group dedicated to trafficking child pornography. The province’s RCMP...
B.C. government targets ‘profiteers’ with legislation to bring in flipping tax
VICTORIA – British Columbia has tabled legislation to enact the home-flipping tax, charging 20 per cent to those who sell their home within the first year....
Two Canadians stranded by Taiwan earthquake, says firefighting agency
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwan’s firefighting service says two Canadians were among a group of people stranded by rock slides in a gorge after the island’s strongest...
Banff bus fire strands U.K. students on ski trip; no injuries
LAKE LOUISE, Alta. – Two dozen youth visiting from the United Kingdom were shuttled to safety after their tour bus caught fire on a scenic highway...
Federal budget to include more money for apartment construction loans
OTTAWA – The federal government is setting aside another $15 billion in the upcoming budget for its apartment construction loan program. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says...
Tech industry says barriers keep Canadian companies from selling to government
OTTAWA – Bureaucracy makes it too difficult for Canadian tech companies to sell to government, a new report from an industry group says — and all...