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Canada sanctions Russian companies accused of shipping North Korea weapons to Ukraine

Canada sanctions Russian companies accused of shipping North Korea weapons to Ukraine

OTTAWA — Canada has again sanctioned Russians and companies it says are supporting Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Meta's news ban in Canada: screenshots win, local news loses, study shows

Meta's news ban in Canada: screenshots win, local news loses, study shows

Meta removed news on its Facebook and Instagram platforms last August for Canadian users in response to the Liberal government's Online News Act. 
Serial killer Robert Pickton hospitalized after Quebec prison assault

Serial killer Robert Pickton hospitalized after Quebec prison assault

MONTREAL — Correctional Service Canada has confirmed that B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton was the inmate injured in a major assault Sunday at a Quebec prison.
Trudeau mum on International Criminal Court prosecution request as MPs react

Trudeau mum on International Criminal Court prosecution request as MPs react

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has not yet weighed in on a push from the International Criminal Court to prosecute his Israeli counterpart and others over the war in the Gaza Strip.
Flight PS752 victims' families say they're not sorry to hear of Iran president death

Flight PS752 victims' families say they're not sorry to hear of Iran president death

Members of a Canadian group representing families of those killed when Iranian officials shot down Flight PS752 in January 2020 say they are not sorry to hear of the death of Iran's president.
Probe commissioned by Vatican clears Quebec cardinal of misconduct

Probe commissioned by Vatican clears Quebec cardinal of misconduct

QUEBEC — An investigation commissioned by the Vatican has concluded a senior leader of Quebec's Roman Catholic Church did not commit sexual misconduct.
Trudeau making 'Team Canada' charm offensive in visit to Philadelphia

Trudeau making 'Team Canada' charm offensive in visit to Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Philadelphia today, on his first trip south of the border since his government launched a new "Team Canada" charm offensive in the United States.
Four Indian nationals accused of killing B.C. Sikh activist to appear in court today

Four Indian nationals accused of killing B.C. Sikh activist to appear in court today

Four Indian nationals accused in the murder of British Columbia Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar are all due in court today.
In the news today: StatCan to release April inflation report today

In the news today: StatCan to release April inflation report today

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
System failing growing number of seniors who are homeless, need more support: report

System failing growing number of seniors who are homeless, need more support: report

A new report says shelters are not designed to meet the physical or mental health needs of the growing number of older adults who are homeless. Lead author Dr.