Canada

Climate change major driver of surging algae levels in Canada's lakes: study

TORONTO - A study of dozens of Canadian lakes suggests global warming is the major driver of surging algae levels, raising questions about the health of a sizable chunk of Earth's freshwater as temper...

Aug 07, 2025

New Ontario measles cases down to single digits for the first time since January

TORONTO - Health officials in Ontario are reporting that the number of new measles cases are down to the single digits for the first time since January. That's based on weekly data release by Public H...

Aug 07, 2025

Ontario First Nation asks for halt to Ring of Fire mining development

TORONTO - An Ontario First Nation that has worked toward road access to the mineral-rich Ring of Fire on its traditional territory is now asking the courts to prevent the provincial and federal govern...

Aug 07, 2025

Family 'heartbroken' after B.C. mother and baby killed by falling tree

COMOX - The family of a young mother and her five-month-old son killed by a falling tree at a Vancouver Island campground a week ago say they are "heartbroken" by the tragedy. In a statement provided ...

Aug 07, 2025

B.C. restaurant owned by Bollywood star Kapil Sharma shot at a second time in a month

SURREY - Police say a restaurant in British Columbia linked to a prominent Indian comedian was shot at for the second time within a month. Surrey police say the latest attack on Kap's Cafe, linked to ...

Aug 07, 2025

Special court hearing in Winnipeg set for family of serial killer victim

WINNIPEG - Family of a First Nations woman who died at the hands of a Winnipeg serial killer will have the chance to give victim impact statements in court a year after his conviction. Manitoba Court ...

Aug 07, 2025

Trump's tariff hike hits the world days after U.S. struck Canada with higher duty

WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump marked 200 days back in office today by again hitting nations around the world with increased tariffs, days after slapping Canada with a 35 per cent duty. Trum...

Aug 07, 2025

Supreme Court won't hear appeal application arising from Via Rail terror case

OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the appeal of Raed Jaser, who was convicted of planning to commit murder for the benefit of a terrorist group. It's the latest development in a legal...

Aug 07, 2025

In the news today: Carney, Metis and major projects talks; Trump's tariffs in effect

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney to meet with Mtis groups on major projects Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet today with three p...

Aug 07, 2025

Two-way race emerges in Quebec byelection with Conservatives hoping for first seat

MONTREAL - A high-stakes Quebec byelection could see the Conservatives win their first seat in the provincial legislature on Monday. Conservative Leader ric Duhaime appears to be in a close two-way ra...

Aug 07, 2025