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Canada pitches in $76 million for 'faster' German air-defence systems in Ukraine

Canada pitches in $76 million for 'faster' German air-defence systems in Ukraine

OTTAWA — Canada is putting $76 million towards a German-led effort to help Ukraine defend itself from Russian missiles and aircraft, Defence Minister Bill Blair announced Friday, with no timeline in sight for when a system already purchased from the
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Suspect in fatal hit-and-run in Montreal area turns himself in to police

Suspect in fatal hit-and-run in Montreal area turns himself in to police

LAVAL, Que. — The suspect in a hit-and-run that killed a 30-year-old man in the Montreal area on Thursday has turned himself in to police. Provincial police Sgt.
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Police launch assault investigation into incidents at UVic's protest encampment

Police launch assault investigation into incidents at UVic's protest encampment

SAANICH, B.C. — Police in Saanich, B.C., say an assault investigation is underway following two alleged incidents at a pro-Palestinian protest encampment on the grounds of the University of Victoria.
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Another alleged intruder at Drake's mansion seriously injured after guard altercation

Another alleged intruder at Drake's mansion seriously injured after guard altercation

TORONTO — Police say an alleged trespasser at Drake's Toronto home was sent to hospital with serious injuries after getting into an altercation with security guards.
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Compensation in property case should be guided by zoning as watershed area: top court

Compensation in property case should be guided by zoning as watershed area: top court

OTTAWA — The zoning of a St. John's, N.L., property as a watershed area should guide the process of compensating the owners for expropriation of the land, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled.
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Mayor says Ottawa will reverse course on Israel national day event after cancellation

Mayor says Ottawa will reverse course on Israel national day event after cancellation

Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says he wants the city to reverse course after cancelling an event to mark Israel's national day.
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As summer wildfire season nears, Quebec forest fire workers vote for strike mandate

As summer wildfire season nears, Quebec forest fire workers vote for strike mandate

MONTREAL — Workers with Quebec's forest fire agency have voted 99 per cent in favour of a strike mandate as the summer wildfire season approaches.
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In the news today: Immigration ministers to talk temporary visa cap

In the news today: Immigration ministers to talk temporary visa cap

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
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After B.C.'s walk-back, uncertainty clouds Toronto decriminalization bid

After B.C.'s walk-back, uncertainty clouds Toronto decriminalization bid

The B.C. government got federal approval this week to recriminalize public drug possession, a major climb down for the first-of-its-kind pilot in Canada. 
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Police in riot gear order pro-Palestinian protesters to leave University of Calgary

Police in riot gear order pro-Palestinian protesters to leave University of Calgary

CALGARY — Police in Calgary say multiple people were arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Calgary Thursday night.
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