Canada & World

A water bomber picks up water at the Waterton Dam, north of Waterton Lakes National Park, Alta., Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Rossiter

Experts worry about Canadian water bomber expertise with rising demand, aging fleets

Water bombers from Montana were deployed in Quebec to support the province’s firefighters

Leslie Ann Coles poses for a photograph in Toronto on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Coles knew “almost immediately” something was wrong after her COVID-19 infection in January 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Canadian researchers find brain inflammation in patients with long COVID

Autopsies of people who died in the midst of severe COVID-19 infection have previously shown they had brain inflammation

An iPhone displays the Facebook app in New Orleans, Aug. 11, 2019. Facebook says it is not dead. It’s not even just for “old people,” as young people have been saying for years. The social media platform born before the iPhone is approaching two decades in existence. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

Government policy tells CRTC to exclude social media users from online streaming bill

The bill is meant to force platforms such as Netflix, YouTube and TikTok to contribute and promote Canadian content

Prescription drugs are seen on shelves at a pharmacy in Montreal, Thursday, March 11, 2021. Internal emails from the agency tasked with regulating the price of patented drugs in Canada shows discord and division sparked by a letter from the health minister, which culminated in an indefinite pause on major drug-price reforms. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Prescription drugs are seen on shelves at a pharmacy in Montreal, Thursday, March 11, 2021. Internal emails from the agency tasked with regulating the price of patented drugs in Canada shows discord and division sparked by a letter from the health minister, which culminated in an indefinite pause on major drug-price reforms. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the appeal of a Quebec man seeking compensation over imprisonment for crimes he says he did not commit. The Supreme Court of Canada is seen, Wednesday, August 10, 2022 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Supreme Court of Canada won’t hear unvaccinated woman’s case for organ donation

She was placed on a transplant wait-list, but was later told she would need to get the COVID-19 vaccine to receive an organ

The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the appeal of a Quebec man seeking compensation over imprisonment for crimes he says he did not commit. The Supreme Court of Canada is seen, Wednesday, August 10, 2022 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
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Millions breathing hazardous air as smoke from Canadian wildfires streams south over US

Smoke from Canadian wildfires poured into the U.S. East Coast and Midwest…

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks briefly with reporters as he makes his way to a cabinet meeting, Wednesday, June 7, 2023 in Ottawa. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is showing no interest in compromising with Meta and Google over their online news bill that would make tech giants pay for journalism created by others that helps those companies generate revenue. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Trudeau shows no interest in compromising with Meta, Google over online news bill

Prime Minister says that Meta and Google’s bullying tactics will not work with his government

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks briefly with reporters as he makes his way to a cabinet meeting, Wednesday, June 7, 2023 in Ottawa. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is showing no interest in compromising with Meta and Google over their online news bill that would make tech giants pay for journalism created by others that helps those companies generate revenue. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
A woman walks her dog along the Ottawa River in Ottawa as smoke from wildfires obscures Gatineau, Que., in the distance on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Canada marks Clean Air Day with worst air quality in the world as wildfires rage

The eastern U.S. is also seeing devastating effects from wildfire smoke drifting south

A woman walks her dog along the Ottawa River in Ottawa as smoke from wildfires obscures Gatineau, Que., in the distance on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
This photo provided by EpicLava shows the eruption inside the summit crater of the Kilauea volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. Hawaii’s Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, is erupting again and providing a spectacle that includes bursting lava fountains and lava “waves” but no Big Island communities are in danger. (John Tarson/EpicLava via AP)

Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, begins erupting after 3-month pause

Kilauea, the second largest volcano in Hawaii, began erupting on Wednesday after…

This photo provided by EpicLava shows the eruption inside the summit crater of the Kilauea volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. Hawaii’s Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, is erupting again and providing a spectacle that includes bursting lava fountains and lava “waves” but no Big Island communities are in danger. (John Tarson/EpicLava via AP)
Tim Hortons is launching a no-annual-fee credit card in the coming months that can be used through its mobile app. Tim Hortons signage is pictured in Ottawa on Wednesday Sept. 7, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Tim Hortons to launch credit card through mobile rewards app

Interested customers can sign up for a waitlist on the Tims Financial website

Tim Hortons is launching a no-annual-fee credit card in the coming months that can be used through its mobile app. Tim Hortons signage is pictured in Ottawa on Wednesday Sept. 7, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
The Matsqui Institution, a medium-security federal men’s prison, is seen in Abbotsford, B.C., Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017. An architect of the legislation governing Canada’s prison system says while most want retribution on killer and serial rapist Paul Bernardo, it was some time ago that the country “gave up torture.” THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canadians want revenge on Bernardo, but that’s not how prison works: ex-official

News of the transfer was confirmed by the lawyer for the families of two of his victims

The Matsqui Institution, a medium-security federal men’s prison, is seen in Abbotsford, B.C., Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017. An architect of the legislation governing Canada’s prison system says while most want retribution on killer and serial rapist Paul Bernardo, it was some time ago that the country “gave up torture.” THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The Bank of Canada is set to announce its interest rate decision this morning as speculation about another rate hike heats up. A woman walks past the Bank of Canada headquarters, Wednesday, June 1, 2022 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Bank of Canada raises key interest rate amid stubbornly high inflation

Its key interest rate now sits at 4.75 per cent, the highest it’s been since 2001

The Bank of Canada is set to announce its interest rate decision this morning as speculation about another rate hike heats up. A woman walks past the Bank of Canada headquarters, Wednesday, June 1, 2022 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
David Johnston, Independent Special Rapporteur on Foreign Interference, appears as a witness at the Procedure and House Affairs Committee in Ottawa on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Johnston decries ‘false’ claims, as hearings on foreign meddling to begin next month

He urged all parliamentarians to focus on facts to help improve democracy for Canadians

David Johnston, Independent Special Rapporteur on Foreign Interference, appears as a witness at the Procedure and House Affairs Committee in Ottawa on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Construction cranes tower above condos under construction near southeast False Creek in Vancouver on February 9, 2020. Nine-in-10 Canadian construction companies say a chronic shortage of skilled labour is impacting their ability to bid on projects and meet project deadlines amid unprecedented demand. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canadian construction companies say digital technology key to addressing labour shortages

Tom Rothfischer points to technologies used in the manufacturing sector such as 3D printing

Construction cranes tower above condos under construction near southeast False Creek in Vancouver on February 9, 2020. Nine-in-10 Canadian construction companies say a chronic shortage of skilled labour is impacting their ability to bid on projects and meet project deadlines amid unprecedented demand. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, centre, Rechie Valdez, Member of Parliament for Mississauga, and Kevin Lamoureux, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg North, make an announcement regarding visa-free travel in the Winnipeg airport, Tuesday, June 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Known travellers from 13 more countries can skip visa to come to Canada: minister

An expanded program would allow people to instead apply for an electronic travel authorization

Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, centre, Rechie Valdez, Member of Parliament for Mississauga, and Kevin Lamoureux, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg North, make an announcement regarding visa-free travel in the Winnipeg airport, Tuesday, June 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Telecommunications company Rogers Communications signage is pictured in Ottawa on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. Rogers has said it is committed to working with all carriers so they can provide service to their own customers through the network on the Toronto subway. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Rogers sends framework for TTC service deal to federal industry minister

The company says it’s confident it will be able to reach deals with the other carriers

Telecommunications company Rogers Communications signage is pictured in Ottawa on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. Rogers has said it is committed to working with all carriers so they can provide service to their own customers through the network on the Toronto subway. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre speaks with reporters before the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs on Parliament Hill, Tuesday, June 6, 2023 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Poilievre calls on Liberals to make killers like Bernardo stay in max-security prison

Bernardo is serving a life sentence for the kidnapping, torture and murders of Kristen French, 15, and Leslie Mahaffy, 14

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre speaks with reporters before the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs on Parliament Hill, Tuesday, June 6, 2023 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
A Canadian passport sits on a suitcase in Ottawa on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. Advocates for would-be Canadians born abroad say Conservative efforts to filibuster amendments to the Citizenship Act are threatening their hopes of passing their nationality on to their children and grandchildren. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Conservative filibuster threatens potential citizenship for children born abroad

Proposed change would allow parents to pass down Canadian citizenship if they can prove they’ve spent at least 3 years in the country

A Canadian passport sits on a suitcase in Ottawa on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. Advocates for would-be Canadians born abroad say Conservative efforts to filibuster amendments to the Citizenship Act are threatening their hopes of passing their nationality on to their children and grandchildren. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Quebec Premier Francois Legault checks the map where forest fires are raging as he visits the crisis operation centre, in Quebec City, Monday, June 5, 2023. Legault is visiting the community of Sept-Iles, meeting civil security officials and forest firefighter teams. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
Quebec Premier Francois Legault checks the map where forest fires are raging as he visits the crisis operation centre, in Quebec City, Monday, June 5, 2023. Legault is visiting the community of Sept-Iles, meeting civil security officials and forest firefighter teams. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
Kathryn Marshall poses for a photo at the Newfoundland and Labrador Supreme Court, in St. John’s, Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Marshall, a lawyer representing a woman who alleges she was sexually harassed by a former premier of the Northwest Territories, says her client would likely have to end her lawsuit if a judge determines it should be heard in Quebec. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sarah Smellie

Sex harassment case involving Trudeau Foundation should be heard in N.L., lawyer says

Kathryn Marshall represents Cherry Smiley, who alleges she was sexually harassed by former Northwest Territories premier Stephen Kakfwi

Kathryn Marshall poses for a photo at the Newfoundland and Labrador Supreme Court, in St. John’s, Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Marshall, a lawyer representing a woman who alleges she was sexually harassed by a former premier of the Northwest Territories, says her client would likely have to end her lawsuit if a judge determines it should be heard in Quebec. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sarah Smellie