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Montreal university says no indication donation by Chinese billionaire was suspect

Montreal university says no indication donation by Chinese billionaire was suspect

MONTREAL — The Montreal university that was promised an $800,000 donation as part of an alleged plot by the Chinese government to influence Justin Trudeau said the pledge came at a different time in Canada-China relations.
Alberta band chief angry over silence from Imperial Oil after oilsands tailings spill

Alberta band chief angry over silence from Imperial Oil after oilsands tailings spill

A northern Alberta Indigenous leader has accused Imperial Oil Ltd. of a nine-month coverup over a massive release of toxic oilsands tailings on land near where his band harvests food.
Quebec health minister says emergency room death of 86-year-old woman 'disturbing'

Quebec health minister says emergency room death of 86-year-old woman 'disturbing'

MONTREAL — The family of an 86-year-old woman who died in an emergency room last week near Quebec City says it's not normal that she was allegedly left to die in a hallway without food or water.
Director of Canada's spy agency agrees integrity of federal elections not compromised

Director of Canada's spy agency agrees integrity of federal elections not compromised

OTTAWA — Canada's last two elections were not compromised by foreign actors, the director of Canada's spy agency told a committee of MPs Thursday.
Bay du Nord not liable for end-use emissions, marine shipping, company lawyer says

Bay du Nord not liable for end-use emissions, marine shipping, company lawyer says

OTTAWA — A Federal Court judge could determine whether oil and gas projects must be assesses for environmental impacts related to the shipping and end-use of their products, on top of those resulting from production.
Quebec man found guilty of promoting hatred against Jews files application for appeal

Quebec man found guilty of promoting hatred against Jews files application for appeal

MONTREAL — A Quebec man found guilty of wilfully promoting hatred against Jews is seeking leave to appeal his conviction.
RCMP make two arrests, seize firearms, right-wing political material west of Montreal

RCMP make two arrests, seize firearms, right-wing political material west of Montreal

MONTREAL — RCMP say two men face charges in connection with a large firearms seizure last year just west of Montreal. Authorities say Jordan Madden, 29, and Joshua Madden, 31, of Vaudreuil-Dorion, Que.
Manitoba RCMP say 2 teenage girls died after being found in the cold on First Nation

Manitoba RCMP say 2 teenage girls died after being found in the cold on First Nation

ST. THERESA POINT, Man. — RCMP say two teenage girls died in the cold outside a home on a remote First Nation in Manitoba. Mounties were called after the 14-year-old girls were found Wednesday in St.
Last captive walruses in Canada moved to new SeaWorld in Abu Dhabi

Last captive walruses in Canada moved to new SeaWorld in Abu Dhabi

Canada's three remaining captive walruses have been moved to a new marine park in Abu Dhabi. Smooshi and her baby, Koyuk, from Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont.
Supreme Court to look at issue of Crown liability when a law is struck down

Supreme Court to look at issue of Crown liability when a law is struck down

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will examine whether the Crown enjoys absolute immunity from a civil suit seeking damages over passage of a law that is found to be unconstitutional.