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Canada's long-standing support of Israel at the UN faces pressure in Hamas war

Canada's long-standing support of Israel at the UN faces pressure in Hamas war

OTTAWA — Canada's long-standing support of Israel in votes at the United Nations has come under renewed scrutiny during the latest Israel-Hamas war. On Oct.
Leak of B.C. police document on gang murders prompts investigations, warning

Leak of B.C. police document on gang murders prompts investigations, warning

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — British Columbia's gang squad and the Abbotsford Police Department say a sensitive law enforcement intelligence document was posted on an online media site.
Veltman found guilty of first-degree murder in killing of Muslim family in London

Veltman found guilty of first-degree murder in killing of Muslim family in London

WINDSOR, Ont.
Halifax security forum to include former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak

Halifax security forum to include former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak

HALIFAX — Leaders from democratic nations, including a former Israeli prime minister, are gathering Friday in Halifax for a three-day conference on global security.
Trudeau affirms support for Israel in call with war cabinet member Benny Gantz

Trudeau affirms support for Israel in call with war cabinet member Benny Gantz

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz to affirm Canada's support for Israel "and its right to defend itself in accordance with international law," Trudeau's office said Thursday.
Transportation Safety Board says fatal crash linked to undetected helicopter defect

Transportation Safety Board says fatal crash linked to undetected helicopter defect

RICHMOND, B.C. — The Transportation Safety Board says an undetected defect deep within the engine of a helicopter caused a fatal crash on northern Vancouver Island last year.
What the jury didn't hear at the trial of the man accused in the London, Ont., attack

What the jury didn't hear at the trial of the man accused in the London, Ont., attack

From alternate attack targets and extreme views on many populations to a near-resignation from a defence lawyer, there was plenty jurors at the trial of Nathaniel Veltman were barred from hearing as they considered the case of the man accused of kill
In Montreal, a visual competition between pro-Israel, pro-Palestinian demonstrators

In Montreal, a visual competition between pro-Israel, pro-Palestinian demonstrators

MONTREAL — In Montreal, symbols of the war between Israel and Hamas are everywhere. Jarring signs and graffiti demonstrating support for the Israeli or Palestinian causes have become part of the cityscape: on sidewalks, lamp posts and bus shelters.
Montreal-area mayor receives death threats over plan to cull deer in local park

Montreal-area mayor receives death threats over plan to cull deer in local park

LONGUEUIL, Que. — The mayor of a Montreal-area city has allegedly been targeted by death threats in connection with a plan to cull most of the white-tailed deer living in a local park.
In The News for today: No Canadians on Gaza list and Trudeau at APEC

In The News for today: No Canadians on Gaza list and Trudeau at APEC

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...