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Manitoba premier to apologize to two men switched at birth in 1955

Manitoba premier to apologize to two men switched at birth in 1955

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is set to apologize on behalf of the government to two men who were switched at birth in 1955 in a hospital north of Winnipeg.
Federal government refers three cases of suspected contractor fraud to RCMP

Federal government refers three cases of suspected contractor fraud to RCMP

OTTAWA — The federal procurement department has asked the RCMP to investigate at least $5 million in suspected fraud by IT sub-contractors who were billing multiple departments for the same work and taking advantage of poor data-sharing inside the go
Joly pushed for even softer arms exports language in motion on Israel-Hamas war: NDP

Joly pushed for even softer arms exports language in motion on Israel-Hamas war: NDP

OTTAWA — The consequences of a symbolic House of Commons vote Monday that called on Canada to cease future arms exports to Israel are still reverberating as Liberals face criticism from Israel — and from within their own caucus.
'Possibly the end.' Quebec shrimp fishery facing climate change, tough economy

'Possibly the end.' Quebec shrimp fishery facing climate change, tough economy

MONTREAL — For years, the northern shrimp fished in the Quebec waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence have been known as "crevettes de Matane," named after the town where much of the province's harvest has been processed since the 1960s.
In the news today: Ontario woman says brother died hungry in Gaza, waiting on visa

In the news today: Ontario woman says brother died hungry in Gaza, waiting on visa

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Ontario woman says brother died hungry in Gaza, waiting for word on Canadian visa

Ontario woman says brother died hungry in Gaza, waiting for word on Canadian visa

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A 62-year-old Ontario woman says her brother has died in northern Gaza after weeks spent searching for food and refuge while he waited for word from the federal government about whether he could come to Canada.
Feds eye 'more responsive' models for RCMP's contract policing across Canada

Feds eye 'more responsive' models for RCMP's contract policing across Canada

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is looking for ways to improve policing services provided under contract by the RCMP across Canada — eyeing everything from overall cost and sustainability to stronger oversight and accountability.
Uganda, Ghana LGBTQ+ activists urge Ottawa to step up action against homophobic laws

Uganda, Ghana LGBTQ+ activists urge Ottawa to step up action against homophobic laws

OTTAWA — Canada is missing a pivotal moment to fight a rollback of LGBTQ+ rights abroad, activists say, and they're urging the Liberal government to put more action behind its condemnation of homophobic legislation in Uganda and Ghana.
'Fire Weather' among books shortlisted for Shaughnessy Cohen Prize

'Fire Weather' among books shortlisted for Shaughnessy Cohen Prize

TORONTO — John Vaillant's bestselling book about the Fort McMurray wildfire is shortlisted for the Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing.
Invasive species lead to access restrictions in B.C., Alberta national parks

Invasive species lead to access restrictions in B.C., Alberta national parks

Parks Canada is closing all bodies of water in British Columbia's Kootenay and Yoho national parks, and restricting watercraft in Alberta's Waterton Lakes National Park in an effort to slow the spread of invasive species.
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