Skip to content

National News

Stall and crash in plane in B.C. renews safety board call to Transport Canada

Stall and crash in plane in B.C. renews safety board call to Transport Canada

RICHMOND, B.C. — A crash of an Air Nootka De Havilland plane on Vancouver Island last year has reopened a debate between the Transportation Safety Board and the federal government over stall warning systems.
Read more >
Canadian killed near Gaza border after threatening forces with knife: Israeli police

Canadian killed near Gaza border after threatening forces with knife: Israeli police

OTTAWA — Israeli police say a Canadian citizen was killed Monday after threatening local security officials with a knife near the border with the Gaza Strip.
Read more >
In the news today: Interest rate cut possible this week: Economists

In the news today: Interest rate cut possible this week: Economists

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Read more >
Mom wants quicker reform on disaster preparations, one year after flood took son

Mom wants quicker reform on disaster preparations, one year after flood took son

HALIFAX — The mother of a boy who died a year ago in a Nova Scotia flood says her grief returns daily, along with frustration over what she considers the province's slow pace in reforming its preparations for climate disasters.
Read more >
U.S. President Joe Biden steps aside as Democratic candidate, ending re-election bid

U.S. President Joe Biden steps aside as Democratic candidate, ending re-election bid

WASHINGTON, D. C.
Read more >
Joy in Newfoundland after ‘Lucky 7′ fishers survive harrowing days lost at sea

Joy in Newfoundland after ‘Lucky 7′ fishers survive harrowing days lost at sea

NEW-WES-VALLEY, N.L. — There was a powerful word being repeated in the joyful Newfoundland community of New-Wes-Valley on Sunday: "Miracle.
Read more >
More evacuation orders in B.C. as heat wave aids lightning-triggered wildfires

More evacuation orders in B.C. as heat wave aids lightning-triggered wildfires

Lightning-triggered wildfires over the weekend have prompted a number of evacuation orders and alerts across British Columbia, a situation that has been exacerbated by an ongoing heat wave.
Read more >
Baby Gourmet Foods recalls organic baby cereal over possible bacteria contamination

Baby Gourmet Foods recalls organic baby cereal over possible bacteria contamination

CALGARY — A brand of baby cereal is being pulled from all in-store and online retailers in Canada due to possible Cronobacter contamination.
Read more >
What to know about the Canadian ties of Kamala Harris, Biden's choice for successor

What to know about the Canadian ties of Kamala Harris, Biden's choice for successor

MONTREAL — U.S.
Read more >
Second B.C. university issues trespass notice to pro-Palestinian protesters

Second B.C. university issues trespass notice to pro-Palestinian protesters

VICTORIA — The University of Victoria in British Columbia says it has told the pro-Palestinian protesters at an on-campus encampment that they are trespassing, setting the stage for the camp's removal.
Read more >