Canadian News
Wed, 20 May 2026 15:32:19 EDTAlberta legislative committee on pro-Canada petition adjourns after prematurely sent news release
A legislative committee deciding what to do about a pro-Canada petition descended into procedural chaos Wednesday after the UCP caucus sent out a news release that presumed the outcome of a vote that hadn’t yet happened.
Wed, 20 May 2026 21:38:33 EDTAbby Roque scores twice as Victoire blank Charge to become 1st Canadian PWHL champion
Abby Roque scored twice to lead the Montreal Victoire to their first Walter Cup trophy Wednesday night with a 4-0 victory over the Ottawa Charge.
Wed, 20 May 2026 19:35:59 EDTJust for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon to pay $930K to 9 women after sexual assault ruling
Gilbert Rozon has agreed to pay $930,000 to nine women who accused him of sexual misconduct and has waived his right to appeal the Quebec court ruling that found he sexually assaulted eight of them.
Wed, 20 May 2026 19:03:46 EDTGunshots fired at Cricket Canada president's house in Surrey, B.C.
The home of the newly elected president of Cricket Canada in Surrey, B.C., was the target of a shooting early Wednesday morning, the fifth estate has learned.
Wed, 20 May 2026 17:13:18 EDTOntario resident being tested for Ebola after travel to East Africa, says Health Ministry
An Ontario resident who recently travelled to East Africa is being tested for Ebola, according to the province's Health Ministry.
Wed, 20 May 2026 20:34:21 EDTGrizzly feeding videos and black bear attack prompt bear safety reminders in B.C.
B.C.'s Conservation Officer Service is reminding people to avoid attracting bears into human habitat or luring them with food, after a pair of incidents in the province this week.
Wed, 20 May 2026 18:30:36 EDTB.C. man trapped upside-down in truck for 2 days rescued and hospitalized
The man was driving on a remote forest service road Sunday when the vehicle rolled down a steep embankment. He remained trapped inside, unable to access food or water, until he was reported missing by family. He was rescued two days later and was tak...
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:53:24 EDTVictorious: How Montreal brought the Walter Cup to Canada for the 1st time
Sat, 16 May 2026 15:16:04 EDTBlue Jays' Berrios expected to miss at least 12 months after undergoing elbow surgery
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios will miss the rest of the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. The procedure was performed Wednesday, a team spokesman said. Elbow ligament replacement surgery typically requires at least a year of r...
Wed, 20 May 2026 16:39:00 EDTFederal officials on the defensive as momentum grows against lawful access bill
Canada's spy agency says its ability to keep pace with threats and contribute to intelligence alliances will be at risk if the government's latest attempt to pass a lawful access bill fails — a warning that comes as momentum against the Liberals' B...
Wed, 20 May 2026 12:25:53 EDT3 Toronto police officers arrested and charged in Spain are suspended with pay. Here’s what could change that
Toronto police say they’re waiting for information that could determine if three off-duty officers arrested in Spain last week will continue to receive pay while on suspension.
Wed, 20 May 2026 17:40:42 EDTCFIA suspends licences of Quebec frozen dessert maker
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) suspended two Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licences held by Abe's Frozen Desserts Inc. on May 8, according to a government news release.
Wed, 20 May 2026 15:14:04 EDT2 Alberta cabinet ministers stepping down
Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner and Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services Matt Jones have both announced they will not seek re-election in advance of a cabinet shuffle Thursday.
Wed, 20 May 2026 10:51:06 EDTInternational student who died after donating plasma in Winnipeg suffered sudden cardiac arrest, family representative says
A representative for the family of an international student who died after donating plasma at a Winnipeg for-profit centre says she had an enlarged heart and the process would have caused profound stress on her body.
Wed, 20 May 2026 16:31:49 EDTBanff grizzly cub struck by train in 'heartbreaking' loss for sensitive species
A grizzly bear cub has been struck and killed by a train in Banff National Park, where Parks Canada has recorded 19 grizzly deaths on tracks since 2005.
Tue, 19 May 2026 08:06:02 EDTJury deliberating in murder trial for N.L. man accused of killing estranged wife
Wed, 20 May 2026 14:29:16 EDTAlberta changing slogan on border-crossing signs to ‘Strong and Free’
People entering Alberta by land, starting this fall, won't be greeted by signs saying, “Welcome to Wild Rose Country.” The Alberta government announced Wednesday it will replace the slogan on its 22 border-crossing signs with, “Welcome to Alber...
Wed, 20 May 2026 14:12:52 EDTRegina man pleads guilty in pitbull attack that severely injured woman walking her dog
Gerald L. Pocha will serve a community-based sentence of two years less a day after pleading guilty to criminal negligence causing bodily harm for the dog attack in August 2024.
Wed, 20 May 2026 15:30:00 EDTAmelia Earhart is back in Harbour Grace, N.L., as stolen statue returns home
Ninety-four years after Ameila Earhart left Harbour Grace to embark on her historic solo flight across the Atlantic — and about a year after a statue honouring her was stolen — her bronze feet are now back on the ground in the community.
Wed, 20 May 2026 15:32:43 EDT5 things to know as Habs, Hurricanes face off in Eastern Conference final
The Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes will face off in the third round of the Stanley Cup playoffs after taking completely different routes to get there.