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Justice minister lays blame on Quebec court for cases being dropped in north

Justice minister lays blame on Quebec court for cases being dropped in north

SAGUENAY, Que. — Quebec's justice minister blamed the provincial court Thursday for procedural delays that have led to scores of criminal cases being dropped in the province's north.
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Bank of Canada may need to raise rates again, despite this week's hold: Macklem

Bank of Canada may need to raise rates again, despite this week's hold: Macklem

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada may have to raise interest rates further, given that inflation may stay high for some time, said governor Tiff Macklem Thursday.
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Sajjan says Ottawa looking at disaster response options in wake of wildfires

Sajjan says Ottawa looking at disaster response options in wake of wildfires

OTTAWA — Canada's record-setting wildfire season is spurring the federal government to consider how to tackle future fires, floods or earthquakes.
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'There's no one to fill his shoes': Journalist and author Peter C. Newman dies at 94

'There's no one to fill his shoes': Journalist and author Peter C. Newman dies at 94

Veteran journalist and author Peter C. Newman, who held a mirror up to Canada, has died at the age of 94. He died in hospital in Belleville, Ont.
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Prince George, B.C., explosion linked to pipe theft, gas buildup in structure: RCMP

Prince George, B.C., explosion linked to pipe theft, gas buildup in structure: RCMP

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Police say the explosion that destroyed a building in downtown Prince George, B.C., last month was likely caused by "unauthorized" people who broke into the property and were unaware of a natural-gas buildup inside.
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Changes to minimum tax to add $2.6 billion over five years for feds: PBO

Changes to minimum tax to add $2.6 billion over five years for feds: PBO

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer says the federal government's proposed changes to the alternative minimum tax will generate an additional $2.6 billion in revenue over five years.
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In the news today: Trudeau in Singapore, trial of "Freedom Convoy" organizers resumes

In the news today: Trudeau in Singapore, trial of "Freedom Convoy" organizers resumes

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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Private donation helps attract teachers to rural B.C. with $10,000 cash welcome gifts

Private donation helps attract teachers to rural B.C. with $10,000 cash welcome gifts

All 18 vacancies this year have been filled by the district.
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ASEAN eyes Canada as anchor of peace in Indo-Pacific region

ASEAN eyes Canada as anchor of peace in Indo-Pacific region

JAKARTA — Some southeast Asian leaders see Canada as an anchor for peace in the Indo-Pacific region, as they launch a new strategic partnership at a time when tensions continue to mount over territorial claims in the South China Sea.
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Shuswap wildfire ruin is revealed as B.C. faces 'sleeping giant' of drought

Shuswap wildfire ruin is revealed as B.C. faces 'sleeping giant' of drought

SCOTCH CREEK, B.C. — All that stands of the Scotch Creek — Lee Creek firehall in the British Columbia Interior’s Shuswap region is a set of blackened stairs leading to a pile of rubble.
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