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Amber Alert cancelled after six-year-old twin sisters found safe

Amber Alert cancelled after six-year-old twin sisters found safe

An Amber Alert issued by Montreal police for six-year-old twin sisters has been lifted after the girls were found safe. Police say the girls were found in the Saint-Alexis-des-Monts area, about 140 kilometres north of Montreal.
Western premiers disappointed by delay to federal bail reform on repeat offenders

Western premiers disappointed by delay to federal bail reform on repeat offenders

Premiers from Western Canada said Tuesday they are "extremely disappointed" in the federal government for not passing reforms to the bail system to target repeat offenders before Parliament rose last week for the summer.
B.C. agrees to delay ending immigration detention in correctional centres

B.C. agrees to delay ending immigration detention in correctional centres

British Columbia has agreed to give Canada's border agency more time to come up with an alternative to holding immigration detainees in the province's correctional centres, almost a year after the decision to end the practice.
B.C. to provide up to 8,000 free air conditioners to low-income and vulnerable people

B.C. to provide up to 8,000 free air conditioners to low-income and vulnerable people

British Columbia will provide up to 8,000 free portable air-conditioning units to keep vulnerable people cool and protected during extreme hot weather events, Health Minister Adrian Dix said.
Rain helps firefighters' efforts in Quebec, but not enough of it to extinguish flames

Rain helps firefighters' efforts in Quebec, but not enough of it to extinguish flames

MONTREAL — The rain that has been falling in northern Quebec since Monday likely won't be enough to extinguish the wildfires threatening several communities, but the wet weather could give firefighters a chance to get ahead of the flames, officials s
Rodriguez says newsrooms will be supported should Meta, Google block news

Rodriguez says newsrooms will be supported should Meta, Google block news

OTTAWA — Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez said he remains hopeful digital giants will not make good on their threat to block access to Canadian news on their platforms, but if they do then the Liberal government will ensure newsrooms have the resources they need to continue their work.
Future infrastructure funding to require climate change be taken into account

Future infrastructure funding to require climate change be taken into account

OTTAWA — Canada's new national climate adaptation strategy will tie future federal infrastructure transfers to the provinces to projects that incorporate adaptation efforts starting next year.
Quebec movie theatre mogul Vincenzo Guzzo charged with criminal harassment

Quebec movie theatre mogul Vincenzo Guzzo charged with criminal harassment

MONTREAL — Vincenzo Guzzo, CEO of a large independent movie theatre chain in Quebec and investor on CBC Television's "Dragon's Den," has been charged with criminal harassment.
From criticism to 'common ground,' Chow and Ford say they'll work together

From criticism to 'common ground,' Chow and Ford say they'll work together

Toronto's next mayor and Ontario's premier vowed Tuesday to set aside their political differences to get much-needed housing built in the city, although there were early indications Olivia Chow and Doug Ford could clash on other issues in the future.
New Brunswick's Higgs drops dissenters in cabinet shuffle amid party unrest

New Brunswick's Higgs drops dissenters in cabinet shuffle amid party unrest

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs has bounced two ministers from cabinet and added some new faces as he confronts turmoil within his Progressive Conservative caucus.