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A look at John Rustad, leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia

A look at John Rustad, leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia

VICTORIA — A look at John Rustad, leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia. Conservative Party of B.C. Leader John Rustad has been on a political journey over the past two years, which includes his ejection from the former B.C.
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A look at British Columbia New Democratic Party Leader David Eby

A look at British Columbia New Democratic Party Leader David Eby

VANCOUVER — A look at British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby. British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby is in his first election campaign as party leader and is looking to capture the NDP's second consecutive majority victory on Oct. 19.
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Joly says about 45,000 Canadians in Lebanon; she's concerned about pager explosions

Joly says about 45,000 Canadians in Lebanon; she's concerned about pager explosions

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says close to 45,000 Canadians are in Lebanon, months after warning there is no guarantee Ottawa can evacuate them if the situation deteriorates further.
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B.C. NDP Leader David Eby launches election campaign a day early in key battleground

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby launches election campaign a day early in key battleground

SURREY, B.C. — New Democrat Leader David Eby kicked off his British Columbia election campaign a day early on Friday, pointing the party's campaign bus straight to the Metro Vancouver city of Surrey, where both the New Democrats and B.C.
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RCMP officers face firing for 'atrocious' racist behaviour, harassment, documents say

RCMP officers face firing for 'atrocious' racist behaviour, harassment, documents say

VANCOUVER — Three RCMP members from a Metro Vancouver detachment could be fired over alleged "atrocious," "racist" and "horrible" behaviour detailed by a fellow officer, including text chats that bragged about "Tasering unarmed black people," court d
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Three men injured after man enters Montreal-area mosque bearing a knife

Three men injured after man enters Montreal-area mosque bearing a knife

MONTREAL — Three men have been injured after a 24-year-old man entered a mosque southwest of Montreal armed with a knife. Police in Châteauguay, Que.
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Joly, women foreign ministers say it's time a woman leads the United Nations

Joly, women foreign ministers say it's time a woman leads the United Nations

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says it's time for a woman to lead the United Nations, a call echoed by 14 other female foreign ministers Friday.
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Canada announces $151 million for polio eradication, after outbreak in Gaza Strip

Canada announces $151 million for polio eradication, after outbreak in Gaza Strip

OTTAWA — Canada is setting aside $151 million for the fight to eradicate polio worldwide. International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen announced the news at a Rotary International conference in Toronto.
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NDP asks competition watchdog to probe potential rent-fixing by corporate landlords

NDP asks competition watchdog to probe potential rent-fixing by corporate landlords

OTTAWA — The NDP is asking the Competition Bureau to investigate whether Canadian corporate landlords are using the same AI software that sparked an antitrust lawsuit in the United States. The U.S.
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Could a cap on grad students from abroad hurt more than help? Experts raise the alarm

Could a cap on grad students from abroad hurt more than help? Experts raise the alarm

TORONTO — As Ottawa moves to include graduate students in its cap on international study permits, experts and advocates alike are raising questions about the need for the move, and suggesting it could prompt top talent to look elsewhere.
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