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Federal Court dismisses applications against Trudeau's 2020 firearms ban

Federal Court dismisses applications against Trudeau's 2020 firearms ban

OTTAWA — The Federal Court today dismissed a legal challenge to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's May 2020 regulations banning some 1,500 styles of firearms.
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In the news today: Son of Canadian presumed hostage in Gaza fears military escalation

In the news today: Son of Canadian presumed hostage in Gaza fears military escalation

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
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Son of Canadian presumed hostage in Gaza: 'Military actions don't solve anything'

Son of Canadian presumed hostage in Gaza: 'Military actions don't solve anything'

OTTAWA — The son of a Canadian woman believed to be among those held hostage by Hamas in Gaza wants the world to push for an end to the fighting, and says he fears Israel's escalating offensive could end all chance of bringing his mother safely home.
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Sikh independence vote in B.C.sees thousands turnout amid Canada-India tensions

Sikh independence vote in B.C.sees thousands turnout amid Canada-India tensions

SURREY, B.C.
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Disabled B.C. man forced to drag himself off flight says he's pushing for changes

Disabled B.C. man forced to drag himself off flight says he's pushing for changes

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C.
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Beloved actor Matthew Perry grew up in Canada and is linked to big names in politics

Beloved actor Matthew Perry grew up in Canada and is linked to big names in politics

Matthew Perry's iconic performance on "Friends" may forever link him with New York City, but the actor behind Chandler Bing described himself as half Canadian and had deep ties to some of the biggest names in Canadian politics.
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Quebec public sector unions say they will move forward with strikes after new offer

Quebec public sector unions say they will move forward with strikes after new offer

QUEBEC — Three union federations representing more than 400,000 public sector workers announced Sunday they intend to move forward with strike plans after rejecting a new contract offer from the Quebec government.
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Montreal police say fire set at Montreal bakery in third criminal attack since May

Montreal police say fire set at Montreal bakery in third criminal attack since May

Montreal police say they're investigating after a fire was set at a bakery that has been targeted by criminals two other times since May.
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Montreal restaurants adapt to rising costs, but worry customers might be priced out

Montreal restaurants adapt to rising costs, but worry customers might be priced out

MONTREAL — As Montreal restaurants adapt to rising costs and impending deadlines to repay loans issued during the pandemic, one well-known chef says she worries about the future of the city’s famed dining scene.
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Palestinian-Canadians worry for relatives as offensive in Gaza ramps up

Palestinian-Canadians worry for relatives as offensive in Gaza ramps up

MONTREAL — Moayed Salim expected his father to come home to Canada at the end of the month in time for the birth of his son. Instead, the London, Ont.
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