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Supreme Court of Canada agrees to hear case of B.C. babysitter in toddler's death

Supreme Court of Canada agrees to hear case of B.C. babysitter in toddler's death

Documents show that the court has granted the application for leave to hear the case of Tammy Bouvette, whose criminal negligence charge was thrown out by the B.C. Court of Appeal in April.
'Slap in the face': Images of Canadian child abuse victims training AI generators

'Slap in the face': Images of Canadian child abuse victims training AI generators

Pictures of Canadian victims are among the thousands of images depicting child sexual abuse that an internet watchdog group found in databases used to train popular artificial image generators.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heading to Jamaica for post-Christmas vacation

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heading to Jamaica for post-Christmas vacation

The Prime Minister's Office says Trudeau will travel with his immediate family to the Caribbean country from Dec. 26 to Jan. 4.
Concordia offers new award of up to $4,000 in response to Quebec tuition hike

Concordia offers new award of up to $4,000 in response to Quebec tuition hike

Montreal's Concordia University has announced financial support of up to $4,000 for incoming out-of-province students in hopes of addressing concerns that a new government-imposed tuition increase will price them out of Quebec.
In the news today: Temporary visas offered to people in Gaza with Canadian relatives

In the news today: Temporary visas offered to people in Gaza with Canadian relatives

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Canada's aid cut, geopolitical stances challenge 'pragmatic' pivot to Global South

Canada's aid cut, geopolitical stances challenge 'pragmatic' pivot to Global South

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said this fall that Canada needs to better reflect the needs of developing countries and have closer ties with states where the majority of the world's population lives.
High expectations, tight budget pose a challenge for Manitoba's new premier

High expectations, tight budget pose a challenge for Manitoba's new premier

Political analysts say the real test for Wab Kinew lies ahead, as the new Manitoba premier tries to fulfil promises to boost health care, improve education and give raises to public-sector workers while dealing with the province's chronic deficits.
The high costs of wildfires in 2023: For homeowners the struggles carry on for months

The high costs of wildfires in 2023: For homeowners the struggles carry on for months

British Columbia suffered its worst wildfire season on record, with about 400 homes destroyed and more than 2.8 million hectares burned.
Freeland approves RBC's $13.5-billion takeover of HSBC Canada with conditions

Freeland approves RBC's $13.5-billion takeover of HSBC Canada with conditions

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has approved RBC's $13.5-billion takeover of HSBC Canada, despite calls from opposition politicians and other groups to block it over concerns of reduced competition.
People in Gaza with Canadian relatives offered visas, but no guarantee of escape

People in Gaza with Canadian relatives offered visas, but no guarantee of escape

OTTAWA — Canadians desperate to bring extended family members in the Gaza Strip to safety will soon be able to apply for temporary visas for their loved ones, but the government can't guarantee they'll be able to escape.