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Winnipeg man admits to killing 4 women, but claiming not criminally responsible

Winnipeg man admits to killing 4 women, but claiming not criminally responsible

WINNIPEG — Family of one of four women who died at the hands of an accused serial killer said they were shocked Monday to hear him admit to the slayings ahead of the start of his trial. They warned the fight is far from over.
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Pro-Palestinian encampment members say little progress made in meeting with McGill

Pro-Palestinian encampment members say little progress made in meeting with McGill

MONTREAL — Pro-Palestinian protesters who have set up an encampment at Montreal's McGill University say they're no closer to taking down their tents after meeting with members of the school administration.
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Vancouver mulls viewing area for 'amazing' Canucks' fans in Stanley Cup playoffs

Vancouver mulls viewing area for 'amazing' Canucks' fans in Stanley Cup playoffs

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says the city is "exploring potential public viewing opportunities" for the Vancouver Canucks' Round 2 playoff series against Edmonton.
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Report warns of dramatic rise in antisemitic incidents in Canada in 2023

Report warns of dramatic rise in antisemitic incidents in Canada in 2023

OTTAWA — Antisemitism in Canada exploded last year as the war unfolding in Israel and Gaza was used to "justify" the targeting of Jews in Canada, B'nai Brith said Monday as it released its latest report on antisemitism.
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Scientists, clinicians across Canada preparing for future pandemic threats

Scientists, clinicians across Canada preparing for future pandemic threats

Researchers in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador have signed onto the project.
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'Incendiary devices' found at Quebec construction site for Northvolt EV battery plant

'Incendiary devices' found at Quebec construction site for Northvolt EV battery plant

MONTREAL — A company building a major factory for electric vehicle batteries in Quebec says incendiary devices were found Monday morning at its construction site east of Montreal, in what is the latest act of alleged vandalism against the project.
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Doug Ford says pro-Palestinian university encampments 'need to move'

Doug Ford says pro-Palestinian university encampments 'need to move'

TORONTO — Ontario's premier called for pro-Palestinian protest encampments to move off university campuses Monday even as one Toronto university suggested it was making progress in its talks with demonstrators.
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Manitoba Court of Appeal dismisses Peter Nygard's appeal of extradition order

Manitoba Court of Appeal dismisses Peter Nygard's appeal of extradition order

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba Court of Appeal has dismissed Peter Nygard’s application for a judicial review of an order to extradite the former fashion mogul to the United States, where he faces sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
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Yukon gets $45M to prevent Whitehorse-area landslides, more money for flood recovery

Yukon gets $45M to prevent Whitehorse-area landslides, more money for flood recovery

WHITEHORSE — The federal government is contributing $45 million to help prevent landslides along the Whitehorse Escarpment with the aim to protect the land under Whitehorse International Airport and its access road to the Yukon's capital.
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40 London Drugs stores reopen after cybersecurity shutdown

40 London Drugs stores reopen after cybersecurity shutdown

RICHMOND, B.C. — London Drugs has reopened about half of its stores across Western Canada more than a week after a cybersecurity breach forced the retailer to close.
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