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Juror dismissed for falling asleep during testimony at Coutts murder-conspiracy trial

Juror dismissed for falling asleep during testimony at Coutts murder-conspiracy trial

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — One of the jurors hearing evidence in the murder-conspiracy trial surrounding the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., has been dismissed for falling asleep in the courtroom.
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Church must pay $104 million to victims of historical abuse in Newfoundland

Church must pay $104 million to victims of historical abuse in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Roman Catholic Church has been ordered to pay settlements totalling $104 million to 292 survivors of historical abuse in Newfoundland and Labrador, including those at the now infamous Mount Cashel orphanage in St. John's.
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'Saddled up': Calgarians put water crisis aside for fun at Stampede

'Saddled up': Calgarians put water crisis aside for fun at Stampede

CALGARY — Calgary residents took a break from their water woes Friday, lining up six-deep downtown to watch the parade launching the annual summer Stampede festival. “I’m saddled up,” said Rita Freese, with her grandson beside her.
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Pro-Palestinian protesters cleared in downtown Montreal, encampment at McGill remains

Pro-Palestinian protesters cleared in downtown Montreal, encampment at McGill remains

MONTREAL — At the City of Montreal's request, police dismantled a pro-Palestinian encampment in the heart of the financial district on Friday, but the other, larger, occupation — on McGill University's downtown campus — was left untouched.
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Quebec wants Supreme Court judge to recuse himself from Bill 21 challenge

Quebec wants Supreme Court judge to recuse himself from Bill 21 challenge

QUEBEC CITY, Que. — The Quebec government is calling for a Supreme Court of Canada judge to recuse himself as the court deliberates whether to hear an appeal involving the province's secularism law, known as Bill 21.
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Foreign streaming services challenge requirement to pay into fund for Canadian news

Foreign streaming services challenge requirement to pay into fund for Canadian news

Global streaming services such as Netflix and Disney Plus are challenging a regulatory directive under the Online Streaming Act to contribute money to Canada's broadcast sector, including for local news.
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Montreal Liberal MP Anthony Housefather named to new antisemitism adviser role

Montreal Liberal MP Anthony Housefather named to new antisemitism adviser role

OTTAWA — Liberal MP Anthony Housefather says he is "looking forward to making a real difference" as the government's new special adviser on Jewish community relations and antisemitism.
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Canada's global reputation suffering under Trudeau, Garneau asserts in autobiography

Canada's global reputation suffering under Trudeau, Garneau asserts in autobiography

OTTAWA — Former foreign affairs minister Marc Garneau says Canada has lost its standing in the world under the tenure of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whom he criticizes as an ill-prepared leader who prioritizes politics and makes big pronouncements
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Environment Canada issues multiple warnings as B.C. braces for weekend heat

Environment Canada issues multiple warnings as B.C. braces for weekend heat

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for parts of Vancouver Island and inland sections of coastal British Columbia as the province braces for a heat wave.
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Canadian unemployment rate rose to 6.4% in June as jobs market stalls

Canadian unemployment rate rose to 6.4% in June as jobs market stalls

OTTAWA — The Canadian job market stalled in June as the economy lost 1,400 jobs and the unemployment rate climbed to its highest level in more than two years, bolstering the case for further interest rate cuts by the Bank of Canada.
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