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Search for women's remains in landfill rests with Ottawa, Manitoba premier says.

Search for women's remains in landfill rests with Ottawa, Manitoba premier says.

WINNIPEG — A Manitoba grand chief said Wednesday she will continue to push for a landfill search for the remains of two slain women, despite being rejected by the Manitoba government.
Church bells toll as Lac-Mégantic marks 10th anniversary of deadly rail disaster

Church bells toll as Lac-Mégantic marks 10th anniversary of deadly rail disaster

LAC-MÉGANTIC, Que. — Residents of Lac-Mégantic, Que., gathered together in grief and remembrance on Thursday to mark the 10-year anniversary of the day when a runaway train barrelled into the heart of their town and exploded, killing 47 people.
Quebec social media influencer charged for simulating crimes to gain attention

Quebec social media influencer charged for simulating crimes to gain attention

GATINEAU, Que. — An online-video creator who tried to gain popularity by simulating fake crimes has been arrested and charged with attempted public mischief, police in Gatineau, Que., said Thursday.
Ex-PM Stephen Harper seeks closer ties with Hungary's Viktor Orbán

Ex-PM Stephen Harper seeks closer ties with Hungary's Viktor Orbán

OTTAWA — Former prime minister Stephen Harper says he wants closer ties between right-leaning political parties including the Conservative Party of Canada and the Hungarian government, which has been accused of democratic backsliding.
In the news today: Canada melts under heat wave, 10 years since Lac-Mégantic disaster

In the news today: Canada melts under heat wave, 10 years since Lac-Mégantic disaster

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Extreme heat warnings remain across Canada...
Canada, U.S., Mexico gather in Cancun to talk North American trade irritants

Canada, U.S., Mexico gather in Cancun to talk North American trade irritants

WASHINGTON — North America's trading partners are in Cancun for two days of meetings to take stock of the last three years under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. International Trade Minister Mary Ng is sitting down with U.S.
New Brunswick holding onto $41 million in security deposits from tenants

New Brunswick holding onto $41 million in security deposits from tenants

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government has amassed nearly $41 million in security deposits collected from residential tenants in a practice that is unique in Canada and that critics say needs to change.
Justin Trudeau tweets invitation to Taylor Swift asking her to bring tour to Canada

Justin Trudeau tweets invitation to Taylor Swift asking her to bring tour to Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appears to be a secret Swiftie, after tweeting an invitation to superstar Taylor Swift asking her to bring her Eras tour to Canada Swift announced Wednesday that she is adding another 14 European and U.K.
Lotto 649 winning numbers for Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Lotto 649 winning numbers for Wednesday, July 5, 2023

TORONTO — The winning numbers in Wednesday's Lotto 649 draw for an estimated $5 million: 03, 04, 10, 12, 30 & 34.
CBC News retracts report alleging email interference by Alberta premier's office

CBC News retracts report alleging email interference by Alberta premier's office

EDMONTON — CBC News is retracting a report alleging someone in Premier Danielle Smith’s office emailed Crown prosecutors to question and challenge the handling of cases involving COVID-19 protests in Alberta that blocked traffic at a U.S.