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Denying bail OK if for a 'just cause,' says Charter statement on Liberal reform bill
OTTAWA - The federal government's Charter statement for its proposed bail reforms says there is "just cause" to deny bail if certain requirements are met. Justice Minister David Lametti introduced a b...
Jun 2, 2023
Passenger train derails in India, killing at least 50 and trapping many others
NEW DELHI (AP) - Two passenger trains derailed in India on Friday, killing at least 50 people and trapping hundreds of others inside more than a dozen damaged coaches, officials said. About 400 people...
Jun 2, 2023
Man wanted for hours-long assault caught in Montreal Lake
A man wanted in connection with a serious assault that lasted for several hours has been arrested after being found by police in Montreal Lake. Isiah Roberts, 22, had his first court appearance in Pri...
Jun 2, 2023
Guilty plea entered in Senator Allen Bird Memorial Centre arson case
Just over 14 months after the Senator Allen Bird Memorial Centre burned to the ground in Prince Albert, a guilty plea to arson has been entered. Gina Pearl Beatty's fate will be determined by a senten...
Jun 2, 2023
Trudeau continues to stand by David Johnston despite calls that he step down
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is committed to keeping David Johnston in place as Canada's special rapporteur on foreign interference, despite a majority of MPs voting in favour of his...
Jun 2, 2023
CF Montreal heads to Philadelphia hoping to duplicate last year's road resurgence
MONTREAL - CF Montreal had a difficult start on the road last year before embarking on a trip that defined its season. Montreal was 0-4-1 away from Stade Saputo before consecutive comeback road wins i...
Jun 2, 2023
TFC sees positive news on injury front and a less congested schedule in weeks ahead
While Toronto FC coach Bob Bradley says there is positive news when it comes to the club's lengthy injury list, squad rotation remains a luxury as TFC prepares for Saturday's game at Minnesota United....
Jun 2, 2023
Feds open to cutting plastic production but global agreement will be hard: Guilbeault
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says he is not opposed to cutting back on how many plastic products are made as the world works toward a global treaty to eliminate plastic pollution. B...
Jun 2, 2023
P.A. sees flash flooding Thursday as more storms forecasted this weekend
More rain and thundershowers are expected this weekend after a flash storm tore through Prince Albert and surrounding areas Thursday night.It didn't take long after Thunderstorm Advisories were first ...
Jun 2, 2023
Nearly 700 more international firefighters coming to Canada to help battle fires
OTTAWA - Almost 700 firefighters from South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the United States are set to arrive in Canada over the next two weeks to help with the unusually severe start to the wild...
Jun 2, 2023
