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Manitoba police watchdog investigating man's death after hostage-taking, house fire
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (294+ words) A Winnipeg Police Service shoulder badge is seen on Sept. 2, 2021 at the Public Information Office in Winnipeg. Winnipeg police are trying to identify human remains found along the Red River north of the city's downtown. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski…...
Man dead after being shot multiple times in Toronto
20+ hour, 43+ min ago (140+ words) A Toronto Police Service logo in Ottawa, on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. Toronto police say a homicide investigation is underway after a man was shot dead in the city's north end." Toronto police say they responded to a call about a shooting…...
Quebec municipalities group calls government to address public transit underfunding
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (421+ words) A public bus of the Reseau Transport de la Capitale (RTC) Tuesday, June 13, 2023 is shown in Quebec City. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot MONTR'AL - A group representing Quebec municipalities is calling on the next provincial government to boost funding for…...
Newfoundland and Labrador drops lawsuit challenging federal equalization program
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (171+ words) Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham talks during a news conference at the Confederation Building in St. John's on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Daly ST. JOHN'S - The Newfoundland and Labrador government has dropped a lawsuit challenging the federal…...
Ontario to designate Toronto island airport special economic zone after land takeover
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (849+ words) People arrive at Billy Bishop Airport in Toronto on Friday, July 19, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov TORONTO - Ontario will soon designate Toronto's island airport as a so-called special economic zone in an effort to fast track its expansion now that…...
Too much English on Quebec government websites, says French-language commissioner
3+ day, 53+ min ago (684+ words) A man waves a Quebec flag during a march to celebrate National Patriots Day in Montreal, Monday, May 20, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes MONTREAL - Many of Quebec's largest government agencies continue to operate bilingual websites despite stricter requirements under the…...
CP News Alert: Missing Toronto girl found safe after nearly two weeks, police say
3+ day, 38+ min ago (94+ words) The Spec A poster of missing 14 year-old Esther is seen in Earl Bales Park in Toronto on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn Mc Adorey Toronto police say a 14-year-old girl whose disappearance sparked an intensive search has been found…...
Quebec watchdog recommends major reforms to lobbying rules after auto board scandal
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (342+ words) MONTREAL - Quebec's lobbying commissioner is calling for a major overhaul of the province's lobbying transparency rules, warning the current system does not ensure adequate public oversight. Speaking at a news conference in Quebec City on Tuesday, Jean-Fran'ois Routhier released a…...
$25, 000 reward offered as search for missing Toronto teen continues
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (232+ words) A poster of missing 14 year-old Esther is seen in Earl Bales Park in Toronto on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn Mc Adorey TORONTO - A $25, 000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the safe return of a Toronto…...
Caroline Mulroney resigning seat in Ontario legislature, citing time for new chapter
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (473+ words) Caroline Mulroney speaks with journalists following question period in the Ontario legislature in Toronto on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young TORONTO - Ontario cabinet minister Caroline Mulroney announced Monday that she is resigning, looking to step away from elected…...