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Trudeau announces $600 million in loans, funding to jump-start homebuilding, rentals

Trudeau announces $600 million in loans, funding to jump-start homebuilding, rentals

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government plans a $600-million package of loans and funding to help make it easier and cheaper to build homes for owners and renters.
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Ex-Hydro-Québec worker accused of spying for China pleads not guilty to new charges

Ex-Hydro-Québec worker accused of spying for China pleads not guilty to new charges

LONGUEUIL, Que. — A former employee of Quebec's hydro utility who is accused of spying on behalf of China pleaded not guilty to additional charges on Friday as his lawyers attempted to gain access to more evidence in his case.
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Canadian missing in aftermath of Taiwan earthquake found safe

Canadian missing in aftermath of Taiwan earthquake found safe

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Global Affairs Canada says a Canadian missing for days after a powerful earthquake in Taiwan has been found safe.
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Should you worry that cloud cover will obscure the eclipse? Meteorologist says maybe.

Should you worry that cloud cover will obscure the eclipse? Meteorologist says maybe.

TORONTO — Clouds can often be a pretty inconsequential part of a weather forecast from the public's perspective, compared to temperature and precipitation.
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Mother of Canadian aid worker rejects Israel's explanation for his death

Mother of Canadian aid worker rejects Israel's explanation for his death

OTTAWA — The mother of a Canadian Army veteran killed during an attack on humanitarian workers in the Gaza Strip this week is rejecting Israel's explanation for what happened.
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Court rejects Jean Charest's $700K claim against Quebec for abuse of process

Court rejects Jean Charest's $700K claim against Quebec for abuse of process

MONTREAL — A judge has rejected former premier Jean Charest's $700,000 claim against the Quebec government for abuse of process in connection with a corruption investigation that targeted him and his party.
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In the news for today: March jobs numbers due, Election threat task force to testify

In the news for today: March jobs numbers due, Election threat task force to testify

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... StatCan to release March jobs report today Statistics Canada is set to release its March labour force survey this morning.
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RCMP issue Amber Alert for three-month-old baby boy in B.C.

RCMP issue Amber Alert for three-month-old baby boy in B.C.

RCMP in the Vancouver-area city of Langley have issued an Amber Alert for a baby boy. Police say three-month-old Tyler Durocher was last seen on Thursday in Langley.
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Spring storm knocks out power to tens of thousands across Quebec, Ontario

Spring storm knocks out power to tens of thousands across Quebec, Ontario

MONTREAL — A spring storm that hit Quebec and Ontario Thursday knocked out power to tens of thousands of customers, closed schools and blanketed Montreal with heavy, wet snow. As of 11 p.m.
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Airstrikes on aid workers don't 'just happen,' Trudeau says after Netanyahu comments

Airstrikes on aid workers don't 'just happen,' Trudeau says after Netanyahu comments

OTTAWA — Attacks on aid workers are not something that just happens in war, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday, slamming Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's defence of a deadly airstrike in central Gaza on April 1.
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