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Canada urges UN to include women in looming talks that could give Taliban legitimacy

Canada urges UN to include women in looming talks that could give Taliban legitimacy

OTTAWA — Canada says the United Nations' controversial move to enter dialogue with the Taliban must include women, as the organization mulls recognizing the terrorist group as the government of Afghanistan.
Supreme Court won't hear appeal from city in Quebec that failed to stop 2012 fire

Supreme Court won't hear appeal from city in Quebec that failed to stop 2012 fire

OTTAWA — A city in Quebec has exhausted its legal avenues to avoid paying thousands of dollars in damages after it failed to deploy enough firefighters to prevent a fire from ravaging a building.
Federal public service strike drags on but no suggestion back-to-work law is coming

Federal public service strike drags on but no suggestion back-to-work law is coming

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is showing no hints it will legislate public servants back to work as experts warn choosing that path to ending the dispute could come with political repercussions.
Hot spell hikes risks of flooding, avalanches and fire across British Columbia

Hot spell hikes risks of flooding, avalanches and fire across British Columbia

VANCOUVER — As British Columbia heads into one of its first warm spells of the year, forecasters are warning the heat could raise avalanche and flood risks, while the danger of wildfires has already nudged up to a "moderate" rating in some parts of t
Police say they're worried about mother after newborn found dead in Victoria lot

Police say they're worried about mother after newborn found dead in Victoria lot

VICTORIA — Police in Victoria say they are worried about the welfare of a new mother whose baby was found dead. Officers and an ambulance were called Wednesday night to a report of a baby found in a parking lot in the city.
'Difficult' Surrey, B.C., police decision on RCMP or municipal force Friday: minister

'Difficult' Surrey, B.C., police decision on RCMP or municipal force Friday: minister

VICTORIA — British Columbia Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth says Surrey residents will know Friday who will police the Metro Vancouver city: the RCMP or a municipal police service.
Canada planning more evacuation flights from Sudan but situation remains volatile

Canada planning more evacuation flights from Sudan but situation remains volatile

OTTAWA — Military and foreign affairs officials said Thursday Canada expects to send additional planes to help evacuate people from Sudan in the coming days but the volatile situation on the ground is making planning difficult.
B.C. New Democrat MP Randall Garrison says he will not be seeking re-election

B.C. New Democrat MP Randall Garrison says he will not be seeking re-election

OTTAWA — Longtime British Columbia NDP Randall Garrison says he will not seek re-election in the next federal vote. The representative for Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke on Vancouver Island announced his decision in a brief post on Twitter.
Police say head of Montreal seniors home billed for services that weren't provided

Police say head of Montreal seniors home billed for services that weren't provided

MONTREAL — The head of a private seniors residence in Montreal has been charged with fraud after he allegedly billed a regional health authority for resident services that were never provided.
Foreign-interference office coming 'soon' but not yet ready to launch: Mendicino

Foreign-interference office coming 'soon' but not yet ready to launch: Mendicino

Minister says he wants office up and running 'as soon as possible' — but wouldn't offer any specifics on a timeline.