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Montreal LGBTQ+ community sees competing Pride parades
Geneviève Gagnon says she has been attending the Montreal Pride parade with her children for many years. She came to watch the parade downtown on Sunday with her daughter, Florence, who was wrapped in a Pride flag and came out as pansexual when she was 18…
Ottawa unveils $100M steel shipping rebate program as trade war continues
By Craig Lord The Canadian Press Posted August 10, 2026 10:23 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ottawa plans to slash costs to send steel between provinces and territories for the next year in a bid to help domestic…
Why information officer kept camera rolling even as he fled B.C. wildfire with family
When Erick Thompson decided he had to flee with his family as a wildfire roared towards Summerland, B.C., around 1:40 a.m. on Saturday, he also knew he had to keep filming. That’s because Thompson is the senior manager of communications for the Regional…
Five things to know Montreal police chief’s video message about racism allegations
Local residents in a multicultural neighbourhood in Montreal may not be the only ones looking for answers about a scandal at their local police station. The police have shared little public information about the investigation since June 12, when Montreal…
Feds approve assistance to help B.C. fire evacuees with shelter
As people flee from growing wildfires in parts of British Columbia, the federal government says it has approved a request for assistance to provide shelter and accommodations for those who’ve been forced from their homes. Emergency Management Minister Eleanor…
First Nations chiefs in B.C. urge feds, Alberta to halt pipeline advancement
A group that represents numerous First Nations across British Columbia is calling on Ottawa and Alberta’s government to halt efforts to advance the West Coast pipeline, saying expanding the oil industry will accelerate climate change and disasters. “The…
Saskatchewan auto parts business falls victim to growing credit card scam
An auto parts business in southern Saskatchewan says it is among more than a dozen transportation equipment companies across the province that have fallen victim to a widespread credit card scam. Leanne Tuntland-Wiebe, the owner and manager of the Great West…
1 dead, 1 rescued after canoe capsizes in Ontario lake
One person is dead after a fatal canoe incident on Stewart Lake in Georgian Bay Township. Ontario Provincial Police in Bracebridge say they responded to a report of a capsized canoe on Saturday shortly after 8 p.m. According to police, two individuals were…
Fierté Montréal Pride parade takes over downtown after week of celebrations
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 9, 2026 2:13 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size After a week of daily events and celebrations, Pride events are taking over downtown Montreal. Fierté Montréal is holding its 20th…
‘No more caving’: Poilievre urges against concessions in U.S. trade talks
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney not to make any concessions in negotiations of a U.S. trade deal, saying he has “backed down” to multiple American demands. The letter addressed to Carney by Poilievre and Conservative…