National News
Safety changes urged after accidental lifeboat plunge off B.C.: TSB
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
RICHMOND — The Transportation Safety Board is urging stronger safety procedures involving lifeboats on commercial vessels after an investigation into a 2023 incident where a boat was accidentally dropped into the water, seriously injuring an engineer. The board says in its investigation report that an engineer on the Golden Zhejiang bulk carrier was conducting a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Loaded barge bound for Seattle sinking off central B.C. coast
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
BELLA BELLA — A barge carrying numerous cargo containers is sinking in the waters off British Columbia’s central coast. The Canadian Coast Guard says in a statement that the tug boat Malolo was en route from Alaska to Seattle when it reported Monday that the barge it was towing was taking on water. The Coast ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senate passes amendments to First Nations status bill; MPs still need to vote
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
OTTAWA — Senators have passed sweeping amendments to a bill that would simplify the transfer of First Nations status between generations. Bill S-2, introduced in the Senate and supported by the Liberal government, was drafted to eliminate some gender inequities in the Indian Act and allow some 6,000 people to become eligible for First Nations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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