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Quebec opposition parties denounce $6.5M subsidy to Presidents Cup golf tournament

Quebec opposition parties denounce $6.5M subsidy to Presidents Cup golf tournament

QUÉBEC — François Legault's Coalition Avenir Québec government was forced on Wednesday to defend its $6.
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B.C. helicopter pilot sick with fever in days before fatal crash, report finds

B.C. helicopter pilot sick with fever in days before fatal crash, report finds

RICHMOND, B.C. — The Transportation Safety Board says a helicopter pilot killed in a crash in British Columbia almost two years ago was sick in the days leading up to the accident and reported "shivering uncontrollably" before the aircraft went down.
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2024 wildfire season is on track to be second largest in last two decades

2024 wildfire season is on track to be second largest in last two decades

Canada's wildfire season is on track to be the second largest in at least the past two decades, trailing only last year's record-breaking season, federal officials said Wednesday.
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Population growth slows for first time since pandemic as feds clamp down: StatCan

Population growth slows for first time since pandemic as feds clamp down: StatCan

OTTAWA — Population growth in Canada slowed slightly in the last quarter of the year as the government made efforts to reduce temporary migration into the country, Statistics Canada revealed Wednesday.
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Elections boss says parties should run nominations, but possibly with tighter rules

Elections boss says parties should run nominations, but possibly with tighter rules

OTTAWA — Canada's chief electoral officer is playing down any suggestion that Elections Canada should directly administer political nomination or leadership contests.
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In the news today: Non-confidence vote in Ottawa, elections continue in B.C. and N.B.

In the news today: Non-confidence vote in Ottawa, elections continue in B.C. and N.B.

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
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Trudeau attends General Assembly where Biden makes final UN speech

Trudeau attends General Assembly where Biden makes final UN speech

NEW YORK — U.S. President Joe Biden reflected on the motivation behind his decision to step away from politics and sent a message of unity to global leaders gathered at a time of increasing division and geopolitical instability.
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Picket lines go up in 'high leverage' strike at six Metro Vancouver grain terminals

Picket lines go up in 'high leverage' strike at six Metro Vancouver grain terminals

VANCOUVER — Grain terminal workers picked a "high leverage moment" to go on strike in Metro Vancouver as farmers in Western Canada have an abundance of product to move for export, a food economics and supply chain expert says.
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Greens vow to expand safer supply of drugs in B.C., ex-coroner Lapointe backs plan

Greens vow to expand safer supply of drugs in B.C., ex-coroner Lapointe backs plan

British Columbia's former chief coroner is criticizing plans by two of the province's major political parties for involuntary treatment of people with drug addictions, saying there's little evidence it works and more people will die.
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Liberals launch pandemic preparedness agency, seeking faster vaccine development

Liberals launch pandemic preparedness agency, seeking faster vaccine development

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are creating a new agency to beef up Canada's ability to handle rapidly spreading infectious diseases and protect from future pandemics.
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