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Quebec appeals court overturns sex assault acquittal because ruling relied on 'myths'

Quebec appeals court overturns sex assault acquittal because ruling relied on 'myths'

MONTREAL — The Quebec Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial in a sexual assault case after concluding that the lower court judge based his ruling on "myths, prejudices or generalizations.
Military eases vaccine mandate, presses ahead with discipline for unvaccinated troops

Military eases vaccine mandate, presses ahead with discipline for unvaccinated troops

OTTAWA — The Canadian Armed Forces will press ahead with the forced expulsion of dozens of unvaccinated troops despite a new order from defence chief Gen. Wayne Eyre on Friday ending the military’s blanket COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
No timeline for hiring Iran sanctions staff, federal minister says

No timeline for hiring Iran sanctions staff, federal minister says

OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says that while legislation is coming within weeks to get tough on the Iranian regime, there is no timeline for hiring people to help enforce fresh sanctions.
Quebec suspect in decades-old murder and sex assault may have other victims: police

Quebec suspect in decades-old murder and sex assault may have other victims: police

MONTREAL — A man charged this week in connection with a murder and separate sexual assault 22 years ago is suspected by police of having other alleged victims.
Business groups, city officials among first witnesses before Emergencies Act inquiry

Business groups, city officials among first witnesses before Emergencies Act inquiry

OTTAWA — An inquiry into the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act heard first-hand testimony Friday about the effect of last winter's "Freedom Convoy" protest on the people and businesses in downtown Ottawa.
Rainfall, drought and wildfires by the numbers in British Columbia

Rainfall, drought and wildfires by the numbers in British Columbia

VANCOUVER — British Columbia should be well into its rainy season, but instead persistent hot and dry weather has created drought conditions. Here are some of the numbers connected with the drought: --- Recorded rainfall between July and Oct.
Emergencies Act testimony and EI premiums to go up in 2023: In The News for Oct.14

Emergencies Act testimony and EI premiums to go up in 2023: In The News for Oct.14

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Oct.14 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
B.C. drought benefits some farmers, extending harvest and reducing rot

B.C. drought benefits some farmers, extending harvest and reducing rot

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is enduring a record-breaking dry spell, but farmer Amir Mann says the drought is far preferable to other recent weather extremes.
Workers, employers are calling on the federal government to pay off EI program debt

Workers, employers are calling on the federal government to pay off EI program debt

OTTAWA — With employment insurance premiums set to rise in the new year, both employers and workers are calling on the federal government to step in and rescue the program from the considerable amount of debt it has fallen into since the COVID-19 pan
Hockey Canada board resigned after justice Thomas Cromwell's recommendation

Hockey Canada board resigned after justice Thomas Cromwell's recommendation

A former Supreme Court justice recommended wholesale change at Hockey Canada a day before the embattled sports organization's CEO and board resigned on Tuesday.
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