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Coroner identifies second victim in Quebec's Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean landslide

Coroner identifies second victim in Quebec's Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean landslide

MONTREAL — The Quebec coroner's office is confirming the identity of the woman killed in a landslide in the province's Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean region last weekend.
As Quebec gets wetter because of climate change, risks of landslides increase

As Quebec gets wetter because of climate change, risks of landslides increase

MONTREAL — Climate change is likely to increase the frequency of weather events that cause landslides in Quebec, like the one that killed two people a week ago in the Saguenay—Lac-St-Jean region, said a researcher who studies natural risks.
'Missed opportunity' for Canada at summit on climate reform of developing world loans

'Missed opportunity' for Canada at summit on climate reform of developing world loans

OTTAWA — Foreign-aid and climate advocates say Ottawa needs to do much more to help developing countries brace for climate chaos without going broke, after Canada's uninspiring contribution to a summit last month that aimed at reforming global financ
In the news today: Heat relief for parts of Canada, latest StatCan job numbers

In the news today: Heat relief for parts of Canada, latest StatCan job numbers

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Cold front to bring some relief after heat wave...
Pleas for help as Montreal's LGBTQ Village falls victim to addiction, homelessness

Pleas for help as Montreal's LGBTQ Village falls victim to addiction, homelessness

MONTREAL — The Village, Montreal's historical LGBTQ neighbourhood, has become the scene of homelessness, addiction and crime, with locals suggesting that its social problems are being imported because of the district's history of being an inclusive s
Former national chief calls for investigation into potential federal interference

Former national chief calls for investigation into potential federal interference

RoseAnne Archibald has called for an independent investigation into potential government interference into the Assembly of First Nations a week after she was ousted as national chief.
Airbnb wins Vancouver privacy ruling, as court quashes order to release host data

Airbnb wins Vancouver privacy ruling, as court quashes order to release host data

Vancouver housing activist Rohana Rezel has had a beef with Airbnb and the City of Vancouver for years, and a B.C. Supreme Court ruling this week means there's no end in sight.
Quebec only outlier on Ottawa health deal as Nunavut, Yukon and N.W.T. sign on

Quebec only outlier on Ottawa health deal as Nunavut, Yukon and N.W.T. sign on

OTTAWA — All three territories signed on to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's health funding offer Thursday, leaving Quebec as the only holdout on the new accords.
Mi'kmaq lawyers from Nova Scotia, Newfoundland appointed to Senate seats

Mi'kmaq lawyers from Nova Scotia, Newfoundland appointed to Senate seats

OTTAWA — Two Mi'kmaq lawyers from Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador have been appointed to the Senate.
Electricity being restored to Montreal after nearly 200K customers lost power

Electricity being restored to Montreal after nearly 200K customers lost power

MONTREAL — Quebec's hydro utility was working to restore electricity to clients in Montreal after a problem with a transmission line knocked out power to nearly 200,000 customers on Thursday.