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Quebec judge orders bus driver to stand trial for 2023 daycare crash deaths

Quebec judge orders bus driver to stand trial for 2023 daycare crash deaths

SAINT-JÉRÔME, Que. — A judge on Thursday ordered a man to stand trial on charges including first-degree murder in the deaths of two children killed when a city bus rammed into a Montreal-area daycare last year.
'We won't forget': How some Muslims view Poilievre's stance on Israel-Hamas war

'We won't forget': How some Muslims view Poilievre's stance on Israel-Hamas war

OTTAWA — A spokesman for a regional Muslim advocacy group says Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's stance on the Israel-Hamas war could complicate his party's relationship with Muslim Canadians.
Four Ontario school boards sue Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok

Four Ontario school boards sue Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok

TORONTO — Four of Ontario's largest school boards are suing the parent companies of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok, alleging the social media platforms are disrupting student learning, contributing to a mental health crisis and leaving educ
Federal Court orders revisions to deal between Ottawa and Métis Nation of Alberta

Federal Court orders revisions to deal between Ottawa and Métis Nation of Alberta

EDMONTON — Ottawa must make changes to a self-government deal it struck with the Métis Nation of Alberta, says a Federal Court ruling.
Quebec firefighters who died in 2023 flood lacked training, equipment: safety board

Quebec firefighters who died in 2023 flood lacked training, equipment: safety board

MONTREAL — Two volunteer firefighters who died trying to rescue two people trapped by floodwaters northeast of Quebec City last May lacked proper training and equipment, Quebec's workplace safety board has found.
Spy agency told election chief of possible meddling in nomination, inquiry hears

Spy agency told election chief of possible meddling in nomination, inquiry hears

OTTAWA — Chief electoral officer Stéphane Perrault says that during the 2019 general election, Canada's spy agency told him of possible foreign meddling in a political nomination contest.
On pre-budget charm offensive, Trudeau announces plans to expand $10-a-day child care

On pre-budget charm offensive, Trudeau announces plans to expand $10-a-day child care

SURREY, B.C. — The federal government's pre-budget charm offensive is back for a second straight day — this time aimed at parents and child care providers. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday in Surrey, B.C.
Higgs champions NB shale gas development as a better climate plan than carbon pricing

Higgs champions NB shale gas development as a better climate plan than carbon pricing

OTTAWA — New Brunswick's alternative to the federal carbon price would be to eventually ship liquid natural gas to Europe as an alternative to coal, Premier Blaine Higgs told a House of Commons committee Thursday.
Canada Post releases new stamp celebrating Muslim festival

Canada Post releases new stamp celebrating Muslim festival

TORONTO — Canada Post has released a stamp featuring Middle Eastern cookies to commemorate an annual festival that marks the end of a holy month for Muslims.
Native Women's Association forced to lay off half its staff amid funding shortfall

Native Women's Association forced to lay off half its staff amid funding shortfall

OTTAWA — The Native Women's Association of Canada says it was forced to lay off roughly half its workforce due to a major shortfall in federal funding.