Skip to content

National News

Liberal party's demand for electoral-reform council not a priority, Trudeau says

Liberal party's demand for electoral-reform council not a priority, Trudeau says

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he doesn't expect his government to move on electoral reform, despite his party membership calling for a national council to examine the issue.
Waters starting to recede in Quebec, but officials warn spring flood season not over

Waters starting to recede in Quebec, but officials warn spring flood season not over

MONTREAL — Quebec's Public Security Department says water levels across the province have started to decline, but warned the spring flood season is not yet over.
Police investigating death of Gaspé man found trapped under farm tractor

Police investigating death of Gaspé man found trapped under farm tractor

NEW-RICHMOND, Que. — Quebec provincial police say they're investigating the death of a 29-year-old man who was trapped under a tractor on a farm on the province's Gaspé Peninsula. Police spokesman Sgt.
Decision on Chinese diplomats being made 'very, very carefully:' Trudeau

Decision on Chinese diplomats being made 'very, very carefully:' Trudeau

LONDON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says any decision to expel Chinese diplomats over alleged attempts to threaten a Conservative MP is being made "very, very carefully.
Use visit by India trade chief to push forward negotiations, business council says

Use visit by India trade chief to push forward negotiations, business council says

OTTAWA — As India's trade minister visits Ontario this week, corporate Canada is hoping both countries will commit to signing a trade agreement this year after more than a decade of talks.
Trudeau says King Charles is 'deeply aligned' with Canadian priorities

Trudeau says King Charles is 'deeply aligned' with Canadian priorities

"I am looking forward to, alongside Canadians, getting to continue to work with him on big things that affect not just Canada but the planet," said Trudeau.
High costs putting farming out of reach for young people, affecting all Canadians

High costs putting farming out of reach for young people, affecting all Canadians

MONTREAL — When Myriam Landry started raising goats for their meat in 2018, she started small — because she had to. She opened Chèvrerie aux Volets Verts, in St-Esprit, Que.
Alberta declares state of emergency due to fires, more than 24,000 out of homes

Alberta declares state of emergency due to fires, more than 24,000 out of homes

CALGARY — Alberta declared a state of emergency Saturday due to the growing threat of wildfires that have forced more than 24,000 people from their homes.
'Why?' Mother and child fatally stabbed outside Edmonton school, police shoot suspect

'Why?' Mother and child fatally stabbed outside Edmonton school, police shoot suspect

EDMONTON — Dozens of people gathered Saturday around a memorial of flowers and stuffed animals in a park as Indigenous drummers sang in honour of a slain mother and her 11-year-old.
Parts of Grand Forks, B.C. under evacuation order as floodwaters rise across Interior

Parts of Grand Forks, B.C. under evacuation order as floodwaters rise across Interior

GRAND FORKS, B.C.