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Federal government ends northern cod moratorium in Newfoundland after 32 years

Federal government ends northern cod moratorium in Newfoundland after 32 years

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The federal government has ended the Newfoundland and Labrador northern cod moratorium, which gutted the province's economy and transformed scores of coastal communities after it was imposed more than 30 years ago.
No charges to be laid in Manitoba bus crash that killed 17 seniors heading to casino

No charges to be laid in Manitoba bus crash that killed 17 seniors heading to casino

WINNIPEG — A bus driver who drove into the path of a semi-trailer in western Manitoba last year was clearly at fault for the crash that killed 17 people but will not face charges, authorities said Wednesday.
Montreal peregrine falcon chicks take first flights into a world full of danger

Montreal peregrine falcon chicks take first flights into a world full of danger

MONTREAL — The world is full of dangers when you're a falcon chick less than six weeks old and learning to fly — even if you're a member of the fastest species on Earth.
Lawyers looking for thousands of families owed money by Veterans Affairs

Lawyers looking for thousands of families owed money by Veterans Affairs

OTTAWA — Lawyers are trying to get in touch with hundreds of thousands of people who are owed money through a class-action lawsuit against Veterans Affairs.
First Nations, Ottawa, B.C., announce $335M for protection off Great Bear coast

First Nations, Ottawa, B.C., announce $335M for protection off Great Bear coast

VANCOUVER — A new financing initiative for 17 First Nations in British Columbia is set to expand protection for marine ecosystems off the coast of the Great Bear Rainforest.
Canada is a force in AI research. So why can't we commercialize it?

Canada is a force in AI research. So why can't we commercialize it?

OTTAWA — It has impressive research bench strength. It has billions of federal dollars for the taking. It's kind of a nice place to live.
Centuries of stories, from some of Canada's centenarians

Centuries of stories, from some of Canada's centenarians

The Canadian Press has spent the past month interviewing some of Canada's more than 11,000 centenarians and their families. These are some of their stories.
She's still busy at 105. What secrets and science are behind Canada's 'super agers'?

She's still busy at 105. What secrets and science are behind Canada's 'super agers'?

Angeline Charlebois keeps a busy schedule. The 105-year-old Levack, Ont., woman spends Tuesday afternoons in town playing cards with her friends at the golden age club, often bringing home-baked treats to share with her friends.
In the news today: Was the Toronto byelection swayed by views on antisemitism?

In the news today: Was the Toronto byelection swayed by views on antisemitism?

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
'I hear your concerns': Trudeau reflects on devastating byelection loss

'I hear your concerns': Trudeau reflects on devastating byelection loss

OTTAWA — After losing a Toronto-area riding the Liberals have held for more than three decades, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday he heard the "concerns and frustrations" of voters.