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Urban search and rescue team from Burnaby, B.C., deploys to quake zone in Turkey

Urban search and rescue team from Burnaby, B.C., deploys to quake zone in Turkey

VANCOUVER — A team of urban search and rescue specialists from British Columbia has deployed to Turkey's earthquake zone after independently offering to help with what one Turkish official described as a race against time to find survivors in frigid
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Driver charged with first-degree murder in 'nightmare' bus attack on Quebec daycare

Driver charged with first-degree murder in 'nightmare' bus attack on Quebec daycare

LAVAL, Que. — A transit driver has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder after two children were killed and six were seriously injured when a city bus crashed into a daycare north of Montreal.
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'Incredibly frustrating' visa delays could thwart another Montreal conference

'Incredibly frustrating' visa delays could thwart another Montreal conference

OTTAWA — Yet another global conference in Montreal risks being derailed by Canada's delays in processing visas as well as rejections that critics argue punish those from poorer countries.
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Devastation in Turkey echoes past quakes and offers B.C. lessons: profs

Devastation in Turkey echoes past quakes and offers B.C. lessons: profs

VANCOUVER — The earthquake that ravaged Turkey and Syria this week offers both lessons and warnings for people in British Columbia as images emerge of the human devastation and costly damage, Canadian seismology experts say.
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Bail set for 'Dances With Wolves' actor as police in Canada apply for more charges

Bail set for 'Dances With Wolves' actor as police in Canada apply for more charges

Bail has been set at $300,000 for a former actor in the movie "Dances With Wolves" who is facing eight sex-related charges in Nevada as police in Canada say more complainants there have come forward.
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Quebec reports steep rise in organ donations after medical aid in dying legalized

Quebec reports steep rise in organ donations after medical aid in dying legalized

MONTREAL — Quebec is reporting a tripling of the number of organ donors in the last five years, including a major jump last year in donations through medical aid in dying.
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Canadian assessment team deployed to Turkey as earthquake rescue efforts close

Canadian assessment team deployed to Turkey as earthquake rescue efforts close

Canada deployed a disaster assessment team to Turkey on Wednesday in the wake of a devastating earthquake that's killed thousands, as the federal government faced criticism that the window to help with rescue efforts was closing.
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Duclos to sit down with Ontario to negotiate bilateral health deal Thursday

Duclos to sit down with Ontario to negotiate bilateral health deal Thursday

OTTAWA — There are signs of momentum toward finalizing new health-care funding pacts with the provinces, with plans for the first one-on-one negotiation set for Thursday with the Ontario government, and the Prince Edward Island premier indicating he
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Keep Canada's doors open to Ukrainians, refugee groups urge Ottawa

Keep Canada's doors open to Ukrainians, refugee groups urge Ottawa

OTTAWA — Humanitarian groups that have been supporting Ukrainian refugees are calling on Ottawa to extend a special immigration program that allows people fleeing Ukraine to temporarily live, work and study in Canada.
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Canadian soccer player describes the horror of the earthquake in Turkey

Canadian soccer player describes the horror of the earthquake in Turkey

Canadian soccer player Sam Adekugbe is one of the lucky ones. He managed to escape earthquake-ravaged Antakya in Turkey. Some of his teammates and staff at his club Hatayspor are still missing.
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