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India resuming some visa services for Canadians, at consulates and abroad

OTTAWA — India's high commission in Canada said on Wednesday that the country's officials will resume processing some types of visa applications for Canadians applying from across the country as well as abroad.

Oct 25, 2023 3:31 PM Read more >

Rules were followed in alleged Islamophobic incident involving U.K. MP: Air Canada

OTTAWA — Air Canada staff followed procedure when they held back a British member of Parliament for extra questions during a recent diplomatic trip to Canada, the airline said in a statement on Wednesday.

Oct 25, 2023 3:18 PM Read more >

Driver pleads guilty over 2021 crash that killed two University of B.C. students

VANCOUVER — The BC Prosecution Service says a Vancouver man accused in the dangerous driving deaths of two University of British Columbia students has pleaded guilty.

Oct 25, 2023 2:52 PM Read more >

Health-care standards not met at Alberta correctional centre, report finds

EDMONTON — Two inmates at the Edmonton Remand Centre died and three others were hospitalized after receiving poor medical care at the institution, the province's public interest commissioner has found.

Oct 25, 2023 1:45 PM Read more >

Quebec public sector unions call for one-day strike to be held Nov. 6

MONTREAL — Quebec's common front of public sector unions are gearing up for a one-day strike on Nov. 6 as the province prepares to make a fresh contract offer this weekend.

Oct 25, 2023 1:09 PM Read more >

Jean Charest's son reacts after Legault says comparison to ex-premier is 'insulting'

QUEBEC — Jean Charest's son is sticking up for his father after Quebec Premier François Legault suggested it's an insult to be compared to the former premier.

Oct 25, 2023 12:29 PM Read more >

Drought reveals cracks in Canada-U. S. Columbia River Treaty as B.C. lake dries up

Victoria Youmans says she hasn't seen Arrow Lakes Reservoir looking so low in more than 20 years.

Oct 25, 2023 11:47 AM Read more >

Montreal to ban most natural gas heating, cooking in new buildings

Montreal will ban gas-powered systems in new construction starting next fall, with some notable exceptions.

Oct 25, 2023 10:07 AM Read more >

Food Banks Canada report paints dire picture of Canada-wide affordability crisis

VANCOUVER — There are many heartbreaking tales behind the record number of Canadians using food banks as they struggle with high inflation and mounting housing costs, says a Vancouver food bank executive.

Oct 25, 2023 5:05 AM Read more >

In the news today: Israel's bombardment in Gaza surges, reducing buildings to rubble

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...

Oct 25, 2023 2:15 AM Read more >