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Former B.C. lawyer admits to killing client, but claims manslaughter, court hears
VANCOUVER — A former lawyer from Kamloops, B.C., accused of first-degree murder in the death…
Abandoned baby: Montreal-area police release video of person with bundle in arms
MONTREAL — Police have released surveillance video in the hopes of tracking down the parents…
Fiscal watchdog gives mixed review to Ottawa’s budget framework changes
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s fiscal watchdog says that while there are good ideas in the new…
These autistic Canadians say U.S. rhetoric has been unhelpful, focus should be on early diagnoses
TORONTO — By the time Moira Robertson got an official autism diagnosis at 23 years…
In the news today: Carney to meet with Trump in Washington
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Two men arrested in Chilliwack, B.C., after alleged drug lab uncovered
CHILLIWACK — Police in Chilliwack, B.C., say two men have been arrested and charged after…
RCMP investigating death of woman on international flight diverted to Yellowknife
YELLOWKNIFE — RCMP in the Northwest Territories are investigating after the death of a passenger…
Alberta teachers say strike aims to fix crisis, Smith says province wants to bargain
EDMONTON — The head of the Alberta teachers union said Monday the provincewide strike by…
B.C. judge rules that evidence not needed in lawsuit against serial killer’s brother
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has rejected a bid by a plaintiff in a…
Three men arrested, charged in extortion shooting in Surrey, B.C.: police
SURREY — Two police organizations have announced charges against five men in connection to separate…
Marineland’s request for federal funds to care for belugas ‘inappropriate’: minister
TORONTO — Marineland’s request for emergency funding from Ottawa, in a letter that warned 30…
Auto sector tempering expectations of Carney’s meeting with Trump
OTTAWA — As Prime Minister Mark Carney prepared to enter the belly of the beast…
Some noteworthy Supreme Court of Canada decisions over the last 150 years
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada marks its 150th anniversary this year. Here are…
Quebec and Alberta united in pushing back against Ottawa, Premier Danielle Smith says
MONTREAL — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Monday that her province and Quebec are united…
Hydro-Québec seeks to shield info as ex-employee’s economic spying trial begins
LONGUEUIL — A trial for a former employee of Quebec’s electricity utility accused of economic…
Ottawa shifts budgets to the fall as minister defends new fiscal focus
OTTAWA — Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne on Monday unveiled major changes to how and when…
Economic uncertainty takes centre stage at summit of Great Lakes premiers, governors
QUÉBEC — Economic uncertainty caused by the Trump administration was the focus of a three-day…
Israel to release three Canadians detained in Gaza flotilla, group says more coming
OTTAWA — Ottawa says Israel will release three Canadians it detained for attempting to reach…
Chief justice says rule of law, judicial independence protect Canada from autocracy
OTTAWA — While Canada is not a superpower in the traditional sense of the word,…
Number of temporary worker applications fell as fine total increased, government says
OTTAWA — Ottawa ordered companies to pay almost $5 million in fines in the last…
Airport warns about catfishing as people arrive to meet loved ones who don’t exist
ST. JOHN’S — The head of a central Newfoundland airport is warning the public after…
Photo Gallery: B.C. spill response team runs exercises
The Western Canada Marine Response Corporation exercised off Vancouver Island last month. Five vessels, including…
Premature baby boy abandoned on porch of home on Montreal’s South Shore
LONGUEUIL — Police say a premature baby boy was abandoned Sunday night outside a home…
In the news today: Alberta teachers set to begin strike today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…