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Families of slain First Nations women disappointed by meeting with Anandasangaree

Families of slain First Nations women disappointed by meeting with Anandasangaree

OTTAWA — The families of two First Nations women whose remains are believed to be in a Winnipeg-area landfill say they were left feeling disappointed by a meeting with a Liberal cabinet minister in Ottawa.
Lawsuits filed by building owner, victim's family in Old Montreal fire that killed 7

Lawsuits filed by building owner, victim's family in Old Montreal fire that killed 7

MONTREAL — A pair of lawsuits have been filed in connection with a fire in an Old Montreal heritage building that killed seven people in March, including a suit by the owner of the property who is demanding $7.6 million from the city.
Two men and a woman arrested after human remains found in Quebec City area

Two men and a woman arrested after human remains found in Quebec City area

MONTREAL — Three people have been arrested near Montreal in connection with human remains that were found in the Quebec City area, provincial police said Monday.
Quebec delayed preparation for COVID-19 in care homes, leading to deaths: lawsuit

Quebec delayed preparation for COVID-19 in care homes, leading to deaths: lawsuit

MONTREAL — The Quebec government's failure to follow its pandemic-response plan as the novel coronavirus started circulating in other parts of the world in early 2020 led to preventable deaths in long-term care, a Montreal lawyer argued Monday.
Ontario court dismisses sex workers' Charter challenge, rules laws constitutional

Ontario court dismisses sex workers' Charter challenge, rules laws constitutional

TORONTO — Ontario's Superior Court dismissed a Charter challenge launched by groups advocating for the rights of sex workers, ruling Monday that Canada's criminal laws on sex work are constitutional.
Grocery CEOs meet with federal ministers, agree to work to stabilize food prices

Grocery CEOs meet with federal ministers, agree to work to stabilize food prices

OTTAWA — Top executives from Canada's major grocery chains have agreed to work with the federal government on stabilizing prices, Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne said on Monday, but few details have been divulged about how that will be
Demonstrators wouldn't leave as police moved in on 'Freedom Convoy,' court hears

Demonstrators wouldn't leave as police moved in on 'Freedom Convoy,' court hears

OTTAWA — "Freedom Convoy" protesters were resistant to clearing the streets along Parliament Hill last year as lines of police in crowd-control gear attempted to push them out, a Quebec provincial police officer told an Ottawa courtroom Monday. Capt.
B.C. MLA Adam Walker hopes to clear his name after removal from NDP caucus by Eby

B.C. MLA Adam Walker hopes to clear his name after removal from NDP caucus by Eby

British Columbia MLA Adam Walker says he hopes to clear his name after what he called an "abrupt" decision by Premier David Eby to remove him from the NDP caucus over a human resources complaint.
Liberals, Tories compete on housing policy as MPs return to Ottawa after summer break

Liberals, Tories compete on housing policy as MPs return to Ottawa after summer break

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals intend to introduce legislation soon that would eliminate the GST from new rental housing construction and backdate the change to mid-September regardless of when it becomes law, Housing Minister Sean Fraser said Monday.
Pastor gets 60-day sentence for role in Alberta border blockade

Pastor gets 60-day sentence for role in Alberta border blockade

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — A Calgary pastor was sentenced to 60 days in jail Monday for his role in protests against COVID-19 public health measures that blocked Alberta's main Canada-U.S. border crossing for more than two weeks.
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