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In the news today: Statistics Canada to release April job numbers

In the news today: Statistics Canada to release April job numbers

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Statistics Canada to release April job numbers Statistics Canada will release its latest look at the country's job market for April this morning.
Canada and Europe are collaborating on defence. What that might look like.

Canada and Europe are collaborating on defence. What that might look like.

OTTAWA — As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to cast doubt on the future of the NATO military alliance, Canada is looking to partner with the European Union on defence.
Homes destroyed, people evacuated as wildfires rage in eastern Newfoundland

Homes destroyed, people evacuated as wildfires rage in eastern Newfoundland

SMALL POINT-ADAM'S COVE-BLACKHEAD-BROAD COVE — Residents of two small communities in eastern Newfoundland fled their homes Thursday as a wildfire raged along the shore of Conception Bay, burning houses and other buildings about 45 kilometres northwes
Expert in B.C. says India-Pakistan tension at highest point since 1999

Expert in B.C. says India-Pakistan tension at highest point since 1999

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia researcher in South Asian affairs said Thursday that concerns about the current India and Pakistan tensions are justified, given that the region has not seen conflicts this intense in more than 25 years. M.V.
Three MLAs are supporting a B.C. farming family whose 400 ostriches are to be culled

Three MLAs are supporting a B.C. farming family whose 400 ostriches are to be culled

VICTORIA — A member of an ostrich farming family held back tears Thursday as she called on the provincial government to help stop the cull of their 400 birds.
Grey whale washes ashore near Tofino, B.C. Cause of death unknown

Grey whale washes ashore near Tofino, B.C. Cause of death unknown

TOFINO — A grey whale among a population that is listed as a special concern in Canada has washed ashore on a Vancouver Island beach.
B.C. Appeals Court finds agency's decision to remove kids 'tainted by stereotype'

B.C. Appeals Court finds agency's decision to remove kids 'tainted by stereotype'

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Court of Appeal says an Indigenous mother who had her four kids temporarily removed from her care by a child welfare agency was discriminated against because the agency's view of the woman was "tainted by stereotype.
Canadians mark Victory in Europe Day in downtown ceremonies

Canadians mark Victory in Europe Day in downtown ceremonies

OTTAWA — Veterans, diplomats, members of the Armed Forces and political leaders gathered Thursday at events across Canada commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.
Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops pleased to hear new pope appointed

Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops pleased to hear new pope appointed

EDMONTON — The president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops says the church needs to be in the public square and he is looking forward to working with the new pope.
Canada could lose its measles elimination status if spread lingers, PHAC advisor says

Canada could lose its measles elimination status if spread lingers, PHAC advisor says

TORONTO — A senior medical advisor with the Public Health Agency of Canada says the country could lose its measles elimination status if the highly contagious disease continues to spread into the fall. Dr.
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