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Group sues Quebec City for cancelling July show of U.S. Christian singer Sean Feucht
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
A group associated with an American Christian singer is suing the Quebec City municipal administration after it cancelled one of his shows over the summer. Burn 24/7 Canada had organized the Canadian tour of Sean Feucht, who saw several of his shows cancelled in July amid outcry over his anti-abortion views and connection to the ... Read More »
1 responseWatchdog calls for changes to how justice system treats sexual violence survivors
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
OTTAWA — The federal ombudsperson for victims of crime is calling for reforms to improve how survivors of sexual violence are treated by the criminal justice system. Benjamin Roebuck says too many survivors describe their experiences with the justice system as more harmful than the assault itself. His office has released a new report based ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. Liberal MPs say tanker ban changes would need provincial, First Nations consent
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
OTTAWA — B.C. Liberal MPs say the tanker ban on the northern B.C. coast can’t change without provincial and First Nations consent. The Globe and Mail is reporting that the federal government, which is in talks with Alberta on the prospect of building a new pipeline, is considering allowing some tanker traffic on the northern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seven Canadians charged in U.S. drug probe linked to ex-Olympian
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
WASHINGTON — Seven Canadians have been arrested for extradition to the United States in relation to a drug trafficking probe involving Ryan Wedding, a former Team Canada Olympian-turned-fugitive. RCMP Commissioner Michael Duheme joined U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and other American officials in Washington today to announce the charges. Duheme said Canadians in Quebec, Ontario ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: 7 Canadians charged in U.S. drug probe linked to ex-Olympian
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
WASHINGTON — Seven Canadians have been arrested for extradition to the U.S. in relation to a drug trafficking probe involving Ryan Wedding, a former Team Canada Olympian-turned-fugitive. Wedding is believed to be hiding in Mexico. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!P.E.I. man faces first terror charges in Atlantic, for allegedly 3D-printing firearms
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
CHARLOTTETOWN — The RCMP in P.E.I. say an Island man is facing terrorism charges for making firearms with a 3D printer and uttering threats. The Mounties say Daniel Desmond Crowder faces two terrorism-related charges under the Criminal Code, adding that the case marks the first time this type of charge has been laid in Atlantic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec Liberal leader calls for external investigation into report on cash for votes
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
QUÉBEC — Quebec Liberal Party Leader Pablo Rodriguez is calling for an independent, external investigation into what he says are serious allegations related to his leadership campaign. His comments are in reaction to a report by Quebecor about text messages suggesting that members who supported Rodriguez during the leadership race received cash rewards. In a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: PM travelling to UAE, alert system test, HBC art auction
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Carney heads to Abu Dhabi for investment talks Prime Minister Mark Carney is on his way to Abu Dhabi today, making him the first Canadian prime minister to visit the United Arab Emirates since 1983. His visit comes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alert Ready system to undergo public test across Canada
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
Canada’s national public alerting system is scheduled to be tested across the country today. A test message and tone from Alert Ready will be broadcast on television, radio and compatible wireless devices. Test messages will be issued in every province and territory at specific times between late morning and early afternoon. The system is typically ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney heads to Abu Dhabi as alarm grows over possible UAE role in Sudan’s civil war
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is on his way to Abu Dhabi today, making him the first Canadian prime minister to visit the United Arab Emirates since 1983. His visit comes as Ottawa tries to drum up investment from sovereign wealth funds and the private sector to help diversify Canada’s economy in response to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Victims’ ombudsperson to release report on justice system, sexual violence survivors
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
OTTAWA — A new report on the experience victims of sexual violence have with Canada’s criminal justice system will be released today. The Office of the Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime launched an investigation last year. It looked into the interactions survivors have with law enforcement and the justice system. Ombudsperson Benjamin Roebuck said ... Read More »
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