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Vermont officials investigating after man dies crossing border from Quebec

Vermont officials investigating after man dies crossing border from Quebec

MONTREAL — Vermont State Police are investigating after a man collapsed and died shortly after crossing the border into the United States from Quebec on foot last week. U.S.
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Quebec follows federal lead, bans TikTok application on government cellphones

Quebec follows federal lead, bans TikTok application on government cellphones

Quebec has banned the installation and use of the social media application TikTok on government cellphones as of Tuesday.
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'Like starting a new life': Refugees arrive as skilled workers under expanding pilot

'Like starting a new life': Refugees arrive as skilled workers under expanding pilot

TORONTO — Mulham Alkhalil has been working for a high-end furniture manufacturer in Toronto since arriving in Canada last year from Syria via Libya.
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Canadian Dental Association releases recommendations for feds on dental care

Canadian Dental Association releases recommendations for feds on dental care

OTTAWA — The Canadian government's approach to universal dental care should include preserving private dental insurance programs and using existing clinics should be part of the Canadian government's approach to universal dental care, the Canadian De
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In The News for Feb. 28: Where is the money going on budget day in Alberta and B.C.?

In The News for Feb. 28: Where is the money going on budget day in Alberta and B.C.?

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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Researchers track high frequency of genetic diseases in Quebec's Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean

Researchers track high frequency of genetic diseases in Quebec's Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean

MONTREAL — Quebec's Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean region is known for its spectacular fjord and rugged outdoor landscapes.
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Vancouver police shoot man with rubber bullets in case of mistaken identity

Vancouver police shoot man with rubber bullets in case of mistaken identity

Vancouver police say they have apologized to a man who was shot with rubber bullets in a wrongful arrest over a case of mistaken identity.
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Finance minister suggests budget deficits on way for B.C. after surplus

Finance minister suggests budget deficits on way for B.C. after surplus

LANGFORD, B.C. — British Columbia's financial status will not be as rosy as it has been over the past year, says Finance Minister Katrine Conroy, who will table the New Democrat government's budget on Tuesday.
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Nunavut awaiting updated offer before signing onto federal health-care deal

Nunavut awaiting updated offer before signing onto federal health-care deal

YELLOWKNIFE — As provinces begin signing health-care funding agreements with the federal government, territories say further negotiations are needed to address challenges in the North. The federal government announced Feb. 7 that it would spend $198.
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Trudeau defends MP's loyalty to Canada after reports of alleged Chinese interference

Trudeau defends MP's loyalty to Canada after reports of alleged Chinese interference

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Liberal MP Han Dong is loyal to Canada, defending him Monday in response to a media report that said he was helped by the Chinese consulate while running to be the party's candidate in a Toronto-area riding
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