Author Archives: Syndicated Content

About 110,000 customers still without power in Quebec after ice storm
MONTREAL - Quebec's hydro utility was working to reestablish power for tens of thousands of customers on Thursday after an ice storm descended over the province's south, knocking down branches and tur...
Erika Morris and Sidhartha Banerjee, The Canadian Press Mar 12, 2026

'I wish I could go back in time': Man apologizes for fatal Vancouver café stabbing
VANCOUVER - A man accused of a fatal stabbing on a Vancouver caf patio nearly three years ago addressed the victim's family directly at his B.C. Supreme Court trial, saying he is "really sorry" and wi...
Brieanna Charlebois, The Canadian Press Mar 12, 2026

Teen drive-by shooting trial: lawyer for second defendant seeks acquittal
MONTREAL - The lawyer for one of the men charged in the drive-by shooting of a 15-year-old girl in Montreal told a jury on Thursday his client was only a "passive" presence on the night of her death. ...
Morgan Lowrie, The Canadian Press Mar 12, 2026

Conservatives introduce bill to create 'stand your ground' law for home invasions
OTTAWA - The Conservatives are pushing for changes to the Criminal Code they say would offer new protections to people who use force to defend themselves during a home invasion. Ontario MP Sandra Cobe...
Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press Mar 12, 2026

CP News Alert: Canada promises $37M in humanitarian aid for civilians in Lebanon
OTTAWA - The Carney government is promising more than $37 million in humanitarian aid for civilians in Lebanon caught in the crossfire between Israel and Hezbollah. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anan...
Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press Mar 12, 2026

NDP says childcare extension leaves some Sask. families behind
SWIFT CURRENT — The Saskatchewan NDP says a recent extension of the Canada–Saskatchewan Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement is leaving some families behind, including those...
Shaynee Modien Mar 12, 2026

Theodore man back in court after alleged assault on Regina officer
REGINA — A Theodore man arrested after allegedly assaulting a Regina police officer has appeared in court again. On March 7, the officer spotted an unregistered vehicle in the city and conducted...
Doug Falconer Mar 12, 2026

Water Security Agency issues 2026 spring runoff outlook
The Water Security Agency (WSA) has released the spring runoff outlook for 2026. It says the majority of the province can anticipate near to below normal runoff this spring. From Kindersley to Assinib...
Doug Falconer Mar 12, 2026

Vancouver Lapu Lapu festival set for April 19, a year after deadly attack
VANCOUVER - Filipino BC has announced that it will host its annual Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver on April 19 to "reflect on shared healing" a year after a vehicle ramming attack at the last fest...
Canadian Press Mar 12, 2026

Details of federal spending review to be released in 'coming days'
OTTAWA - Canadians are expected to learn soon which programs will be affected by the federal government's cost-cutting review. Appearing before the House committee on government operations Tuesday, Se...
Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press Mar 12, 2026










