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Black Montreal man wrongfully arrested for assault on officer suing for $1.2 million

Black Montreal man wrongfully arrested for assault on officer suing for $1.2 million

MONTREAL — A Black Montreal man who was wrongfully arrested in January and jailed for six days for the attempted murder of a police officer is suing the City of Montreal and Crown prosecutors, seeking $1.2 million in damages.
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Montrealers can access the first interactive map to self-report police stops

Montrealers can access the first interactive map to self-report police stops

MONTREAL — A new website that allows Montrealers to self-report interactions with police will make it easier to advocate for the better treatment of racialized people, according to its creators. The STOPMTL.
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Two endangered right whales entangled in fishing gear in Gulf of St. Lawrence

Two endangered right whales entangled in fishing gear in Gulf of St. Lawrence

FREDERICTON — A New Brunswick-based whale-rescue team says two North Atlantic right whales in the Gulf of St. Lawrence are entangled in fishing gear, a dangerous situation experts say risks killing the endangered animals.
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Bank of Canada cuts growth forecast for 2021, reduces bond-buying target

Bank of Canada cuts growth forecast for 2021, reduces bond-buying target

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada says the domestic economy will grow at a slightly slower pace this year than it previously thought and expects the risks from COVID-19 to wane — but not enough to change its trendsetting policy rate.
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Refusal rate for immigration on humanitarian and compassionate grounds rising: data

Refusal rate for immigration on humanitarian and compassionate grounds rising: data

OTTAWA — The rejection rate for permanent residency applications on humanitarian and compassionate grounds has risen sharply over the past couple of years, according to recently released figures.
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Specialized rescue team aims to recover man's body after crane collapse in Kelowna

Specialized rescue team aims to recover man's body after crane collapse in Kelowna

KELOWNA, B.C. — A specialized team of first responders from Vancouver has arrived in Kelowna, B.C.
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Permanent residency application rejections, new submarines: In The News for July 14

Permanent residency application rejections, new submarines: In The News for July 14

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of July 14 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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Navy kicks off long-anticipated push to replace Canada's beleaguered submarine fleet

Navy kicks off long-anticipated push to replace Canada's beleaguered submarine fleet

OTTAWA — The Royal Canadian Navy is launching its long-anticipated push to replace Canada’s beleaguered submarine fleet, setting the stage for what will almost certainly be an extremely controversial debate around the need for such vessels.
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After opening its borders to Canadian tourists, France wants Canada to do the same

After opening its borders to Canadian tourists, France wants Canada to do the same

OTTAWA — France, which has opened its borders to Canadian tourists, is eager to see Canada reopen to the French. The Canadian border remains closed to foreigners, with a few exceptions, and will be until at least July 21.
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A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country

A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country

As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational facilities.
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