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Black Montrealer sues police after being handcuffed over suspected theft of own car

Black Montrealer sues police after being handcuffed over suspected theft of own car

MONTREAL — A Montreal man is suing the city's police force and two of its officers for $125,000 after being handcuffed and detained by officers who suspected he had stolen his own car.
CSIS must inform MPs about all threats against them, no matter how credible: Trudeau

CSIS must inform MPs about all threats against them, no matter how credible: Trudeau

OTTAWA — Canada's intelligence agencies must immediately inform MPs of any threats against them, regardless of whether those threats are considered credible, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday.
Astronaut Jeremy Hansen to carry Canada's flag at crowning of King Charles in London

Astronaut Jeremy Hansen to carry Canada's flag at crowning of King Charles in London

OTTAWA — Before Astronaut Jeremy Hansen gets a chance to wear Canada's colours on a flight around the moon next year, he is set to carry the Canadian flag at the coronation of the country's new King.
Canada pledges $71 million in aid for Sudan, South Sudan and Central African Republic

Canada pledges $71 million in aid for Sudan, South Sudan and Central African Republic

OTTAWA — International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan has announced $71 million in humanitarian aid for Sudan and two neighbouring countries that are dealing with a large number of refugees in the wake of a violent crisis.
Union threatens to disrupt Liberal party convention if CRA doesn't offer 'fair' deal

Union threatens to disrupt Liberal party convention if CRA doesn't offer 'fair' deal

OTTAWA — The union representing Canada Revenue Agency workers says its members plan to show up at the Liberal Party of Canada's annual convention Thursday if their employer doesn't table a "fair offer.
Trudeau announces appointment of new senators for Newfoundland and Labrador, P.E.I.

Trudeau announces appointment of new senators for Newfoundland and Labrador, P.E.I.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that two new senators will join the upper chamber.
B.C. wildlife group shares tips on duckling dilemmas, as dozens of orphans brought in

B.C. wildlife group shares tips on duckling dilemmas, as dozens of orphans brought in

Ducklings leave their nests immediately after hatching, but they still need their families’ help to find food, stay warm and be protected. 
Lawyers charged by regulatory body after investigation into surveilling judge

Lawyers charged by regulatory body after investigation into surveilling judge

WINNIPEG — Two lawyers are facing charges under the Law Society of Manitoba after the regulatory body investigated complaints they hired a private investigator to surveil a judge who was hearing a case involving COVID-19 public health orders.
Canada joins U.S., Spain in trilateral agreement to ease irregular migration

Canada joins U.S., Spain in trilateral agreement to ease irregular migration

WASHINGTON — Canada is teaming up with the U.S. and Spain in an effort to create legal pathways for migrants and ease the burden of irregular migration in North America.
Canada sanctions Iran morality police officers, prison and drone company

Canada sanctions Iran morality police officers, prison and drone company

OTTAWA — Canada has slapped fresh sanctions on Iranian officials whom Ottawa blames for the arrest of Mahsa Amini, whose death sparked widespread anti-regime protests last September.