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Israeli envoy joins calls for Canada to clarify its stance on ICJ genocide case

Israeli envoy joins calls for Canada to clarify its stance on ICJ genocide case

OTTAWA — Israel's envoy to Canada is joining calls for the federal Liberals to clearly state Ottawa's position as the International Court of Justice considers an allegation that his country is committinggenocide against Palestinians.
Federal Tory Leader Pierre Poilievre calls Montreal, Quebec City mayors 'incompetent'

Federal Tory Leader Pierre Poilievre calls Montreal, Quebec City mayors 'incompetent'

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre took aim at the mayors of Quebec’s two largest cities on Thursday, calling the local leaders "incompetent" and accusing them of blocking construction projects.
'Breaking point': Legault asks Trudeau to slow influx of asylum seekers

'Breaking point': Legault asks Trudeau to slow influx of asylum seekers

Quebec Premier François Legault is asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to slow the influx of asylum seekers entering his province, which he said is nearing a "breaking point.
Heat pump interest highest in Atlantic but bigger grants not yet making a difference

Heat pump interest highest in Atlantic but bigger grants not yet making a difference

OTTAWA — The three provinces most dependent on heating oil account for almost nine in 10 of the households that have applied for a federal grant to replace an oil furnace with an electric heat pump.
N.B. men cleared of 1983 murder hope Trudeau's interest in case spurs compensation

N.B. men cleared of 1983 murder hope Trudeau's interest in case spurs compensation

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Two men recently acquitted of a 1983 murder for which they served lengthy prison terms say they appreciate the prime minister taking an interest in their case.
After courthouse stabbing, Quebec prosecutors, constables call for more security

After courthouse stabbing, Quebec prosecutors, constables call for more security

MONTREAL — Organizations representing workers in the Quebec justice system called on the provincial government Thursday to increase security at courthouses. The letter released by 10 groups is in response to a knife attack on Jan.
Nova Scotia man charged with igniting massive Barrington Lake wildfire

Nova Scotia man charged with igniting massive Barrington Lake wildfire

HALIFAX — A 22-year-old Nova Scotia man has been charged with lighting a fire last May that grew to become one of the largest wildfires in the province's history. The Barrington Lake fire southwest of Shelburne, N.S.
'How can we make Nunavut better?' Premier full of hope as deal with Ottawa is signed

'How can we make Nunavut better?' Premier full of hope as deal with Ottawa is signed

IQALUIT, Nunavut — As a child growing up in Canada's northernmost community, P. J. Akeeagok wanted to be a water truck driver.
Children's pain and fever relief medicine recalled due to risk of overdose

Children's pain and fever relief medicine recalled due to risk of overdose

Drug manufacturer Teva Canada Ltd. is recalling one lot of a children's pain and fever relief medicine because it contains too much acetaminophen and poses a risk of overdose.
Canadian brings global fight for laws against clergy abuse to Holy See university

Canadian brings global fight for laws against clergy abuse to Holy See university

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Canadian was in Rome Thursday to deliver a lecture to religious scholars at a centuries-old university about clergy abuse and a proposed zero-tolerance policy that could help stop it.