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Health-care standards not met at Alberta correctional centre, report finds

EDMONTON — Two inmates at the Edmonton Remand Centre died and three others were hospitalized after receiving poor medical care at the institution, the province's public interest commissioner has found.

Oct 25, 2023 12:45 PM Read more >

Quebec public sector unions call for one-day strike to be held Nov. 6

MONTREAL — Quebec's common front of public sector unions are gearing up for a one-day strike on Nov. 6 as the province prepares to make a fresh contract offer this weekend.

Oct 25, 2023 12:09 PM Read more >

Jean Charest's son reacts after Legault says comparison to ex-premier is 'insulting'

QUEBEC — Jean Charest's son is sticking up for his father after Quebec Premier François Legault suggested it's an insult to be compared to the former premier.

Oct 25, 2023 11:29 AM Read more >

Drought reveals cracks in Canada-U. S. Columbia River Treaty as B.C. lake dries up

Victoria Youmans says she hasn't seen Arrow Lakes Reservoir looking so low in more than 20 years.

Oct 25, 2023 10:47 AM Read more >

Montreal to ban most natural gas heating, cooking in new buildings

Montreal will ban gas-powered systems in new construction starting next fall, with some notable exceptions.

Oct 25, 2023 9:07 AM Read more >

Food Banks Canada report paints dire picture of Canada-wide affordability crisis

VANCOUVER — There are many heartbreaking tales behind the record number of Canadians using food banks as they struggle with high inflation and mounting housing costs, says a Vancouver food bank executive.

Oct 25, 2023 4:05 AM Read more >

In the news today: Israel's bombardment in Gaza surges, reducing buildings to rubble

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...

Oct 25, 2023 1:15 AM Read more >

Prison officials 'intervened' to stop Paul Bernardo from making public statement

OTTAWA — Newly released documents show that Correctional Service Canada stopped Paul Bernardo from having his lawyer make a statement to the media as controversy swirled around the notorious killer's transfer to a medium-security prison.

Oct 25, 2023 1:00 AM Read more >

Canadians want Ottawa to maintain current spending levels on Ukraine, survey suggests

OTTAWA — A new survey suggests more Canadians want Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to maintain Canada's current level of spending on helping Ukraine fight Russia's ongoing invasion, rather than boosting financial support.