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Canada condemns Israel over humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Canada condemns Israel over humanitarian crisis in Gaza

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday accused the Israeli government of failing to prevent a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Gaza and of violating international law by denying aid.
Trapped miners named as rescue chief tells of air flow and stable route behind debris

Trapped miners named as rescue chief tells of air flow and stable route behind debris

Natural air is flowing to the area where three contractors are trapped in a northern British Columbia mine, the operator's safety chief said, adding that there appears to be a stable rescue route to them behind the massive rockfall that cut them off.
All five former junior hockey players acquitted in high-profile sexual assault trial

All five former junior hockey players acquitted in high-profile sexual assault trial

LONDON — The high-profile sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team ended Thursday with their acquittals, hailed by the defence as vindication after years of unjustified public condemnation and decried as "devas
New Arctic ambassador will play a 'key role' in defending sovereignty: Anand

New Arctic ambassador will play a 'key role' in defending sovereignty: Anand

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada's new Arctic ambassador will play a key role in preserving sovereignty in the region as the military closely watches the movements of a Chinese icebreaker.
The latest as judge acquits five hockey players in sexual assault trial

The latest as judge acquits five hockey players in sexual assault trial

LONDON — An Ontario judge has delivered her ruling in the sexual assault trial for five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team.
Three dead after 'neighbourhood dispute' in Maple Ridge, B.C., police say

Three dead after 'neighbourhood dispute' in Maple Ridge, B.C., police say

MAPLE RIDGE — Bruce Fairweather was in bed Wednesday night when he says his wife heard what sounded like gunshots. He went outside his home in Maple Ridge, B.C., and saw two vehicles on fire.
Psychiatrists testify in fitness hearing of man accused in Vancouver festival attack

Psychiatrists testify in fitness hearing of man accused in Vancouver festival attack

VANCOUVER — Two forensic psychiatrists have concluded their testimony at a hearing to determine if the man accused of killing 11 people at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day festival is fit to stand trial.
Meeting with Carney offered reassurances over major projects bill, says Inuit leader

Meeting with Carney offered reassurances over major projects bill, says Inuit leader

INUVIK — An Inuit leader who met Thursday with Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss the federal government's controversial major projects legislation says he has been assured the bill respects treaty rights.
Sentencing for 'Freedom Convoy' leaders Lich, Barber scheduled for Oct. 7

Sentencing for 'Freedom Convoy' leaders Lich, Barber scheduled for Oct. 7

OTTAWA — Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, two leaders of the "Freedom Convoy" protest, are scheduled to be sentenced for mischief on Oct. 7 in an Ottawa courtroom.
Federal health minister non-committal on signing more pharmacare deals

Federal health minister non-committal on signing more pharmacare deals

OTTAWA — Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel is not committing to sign pharmacare funding deals with all provinces and territories.
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