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Final complainant tells Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial she saw ‘no way out’
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
TORONTO — When she heard the sound of her pantyhose ripping, she knew there was nothing she could do, the woman testified Monday as she gave her account of an encounter with Frank Stronach decades ago. Stronach had her pinned on a cot in his waterfront condo, and the two of them had been locked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. and Cowichan chiefs start negotiations after landmark court ruling on title
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government and chiefs from the Cowichan Nation say they’ve begun negotiations after a landmark court ruling awarded Aboriginal title over a swath of property in Richmond, B.C., last year. The talks come even as both parties pursue appeals in the legal action that recognizes Aboriginal title over about 300 hectares ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Officer says Myles Gray was restrained face-down for several minutes before death
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
VANCOUVER — A Vancouver police officer has testified at a public hearing into the 2015 police-involved death of Myles Gray that Gray was handcuffed and hobbled, and struggled while being restrained face down by officers for several minutes before his body went limp. The testimony by Const. John Gravengard is in contrast to that of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What you need to know about new legislation that could expand First Nations status
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
OTTAWA — All four opposition parties in the House of Commons are backing legislation to change status rules in the Indian Act to end what is known as the second-generation cutoff. But the Liberals say while they support changes to registration eligibility, more consultations with First Nations are needed before the law is amended. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Last spring forward for B.C. as it moves to Pacific time, Premier Eby says
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
VICTORIA — British Columbians will adopt year-round daylight time, springing forward by one hour this Sunday for the last time. Premier David Eby said Monday the decision is about making life easier for families, reducing disruptions for businesses and supporting a stable, thriving economy. “British Columbians have been clear that seasonal time changes do not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Premier Eby says B.C. will make daylight time permanent
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
VICTORIA — British Columbians will adopt year-round daylight time, springing forward by one hour this Sunday for the last time. Premier David Eby says this decision is about making life easier for families, reducing disruptions for businesses, families and supporting a stable, thriving economy. The decision means that B.C. will be on same time zone ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians involved in bus crash in Dominican Republic: embassy
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
OTTAWA — The Embassy of Canada to the Dominican Republic says there were Canadians involved in a tourist bus accident in the Caribbean nation on Sunday night. A statement from the embassy posted on social media says staff are providing consular assistance but did not say how many Canadians were on the bus or what ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two Quebec legislature members not running again ahead of ‘unprecedented’ election
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
MONTREAL — Two prominent members of the Quebec legislature announced on Monday their upcoming exit from provincial politics, ahead of a fall general election that at least one polling analyst says is shaping up to be unprecedented. Longtime Coalition Avenir Québec cabinet minister Caroline Proulx said she’s ready to move on as she approaches her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liberal MP challenges PM’s stance on strikes on Iran as feds sidestep legality issue
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
OTTAWA — A Liberal MP has challenged Prime Minister Mark Carney’s endorsement of American strikes on Iran, as the government sidesteps questions over whether the campaign violates international law. Carney and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand were in India for a visit focused on diplomacy and trade when the U.S. and Israel launched their major ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Premier Eby says B.C. will make daylight time permanent
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
VICTORIA — British Columbians will adopt year-round daylight time, springing forward by one hour this Sunday for the last time. Premier David Eby says this decision is about making life easier for families, reducing disruptions for businesses, and supporting a stable, thriving economy. The decision means that B.C. will be on same time zone as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winnipeg man charged with posing threats to prime minister, Jewish communities
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg man is facing charges after RCMP allege he posted multiple online threats targeting Prime Minister Mark Carney. RCMP say a national security investigation began in January into a user on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. They say along with threats targeting Carney, the account also made posts ... Read More »
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