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Friends and families mourn the loss of Canadians killed by Hamas in Israel

Friends and families mourn the loss of Canadians killed by Hamas in Israel

OTTAWA — Friends and family have confirmed that at least three Canadians were killed last weekend when Hamas militants conducted a series of brutal attacks in Israel.
Ontario appoints supervisor, starts new review of Riverdale consumption site

Ontario appoints supervisor, starts new review of Riverdale consumption site

TORONTO — Ontario's Ministry of Health is appointing a supervisor for a Toronto consumption and treatment services site that has been the focus of increased scrutiny after a bystander was shot and killed nearby.
Opposition leaders say N.B. premier could use poison pill to trigger election call

Opposition leaders say N.B. premier could use poison pill to trigger election call

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick opposition leaders are criticizing Premier Blaine Higgs after he left the province guessing for weeks about whether he would plunge them into an early election campaign.
Canadians may soon be able to leave Gaza through Egypt: Global Affairs Canada

Canadians may soon be able to leave Gaza through Egypt: Global Affairs Canada

OTTAWA — Canada's foreign affairs minister arrived in Tel Aviv on Friday for a visit to Israel and Jordan, as escalating tensions have hundreds more Canadians asking for help to leave the region.
Biden is talking about green energy and jobs in Pennsylvania again. Will his message break through?

Biden is talking about green energy and jobs in Pennsylvania again. Will his message break through?

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — President Joe Biden returned to Pennsylvania Friday to use the critical battleground state again as a backdrop for some of his favorite political themes, championing steep increases in public works spending and detailing how bolst
'I saw our city seized,' store owner tells trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers

'I saw our city seized,' store owner tells trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers

OTTAWA — An Ottawa courtroom heard Friday that the city was seized during the "Freedom Convoy" protest last year, as protesters blocked streets and caused public transit to be rerouted away from downtown.
Supreme Court majority rules against federal environmental impact law

Supreme Court majority rules against federal environmental impact law

The Supreme Court of Canada ruled Friday against federal legislation on the environmental effects of major developments, with five out of seven judges finding most of it unconstitutional because its language could be used to regulate activities withi
Economy to 'stagnate,' federal deficit expected to balloon to $46.5B this year: PBO

Economy to 'stagnate,' federal deficit expected to balloon to $46.5B this year: PBO

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer says higher interest rates will lead the economy to stagnate in the second half of the year, with a new report suggesting the federal deficit will rise significantly this fiscal year.
Canadian women terrified for loved ones in Gaza as Israel orders evacuation

Canadian women terrified for loved ones in Gaza as Israel orders evacuation

Canadians with loved ones in Gaza say they're terrified their relatives will soon die now that Israel's military has told about one million Palestinians to evacuate northern parts of the sealed-off territory ahead of an expected ground invasion.
Reaction to Supreme Court's ruling on environmental review law

Reaction to Supreme Court's ruling on environmental review law

The Supreme Court of Canada ruled Friday against federal legislation dealing with the environmental effects of major developments.
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