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Pro-Palestinian protesters at UQAM agree to dismantle encampment, say demands met

Pro-Palestinian protesters at UQAM agree to dismantle encampment, say demands met

MONTREAL — Pro-Palestinian protesters at Université du Québec à Montréal said Thursday they will dismantle their encampment by the end of next week after the university agreed to many of their demands.
Man charged with murder after knife fight that left three dead in Montreal

Man charged with murder after knife fight that left three dead in Montreal

MONTREAL — Montreal police say they have identified the suspects directly involved in a triple murder last week, with one suspect appearing in court today and the other two confirmed among the dead.
Mountie transferred from Bella Bella, B.C., after complaints about Facebook posts

Mountie transferred from Bella Bella, B.C., after complaints about Facebook posts

BELLA BELLA, B.C.
Supreme Court won't hear appeal in Montreal brainwashing experiments case

Supreme Court won't hear appeal in Montreal brainwashing experiments case

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not review a Quebec ruling that bars people from suing the U.S. government in Canada over its role in notorious brainwashing experiments at a Montreal psychiatric hospital.
Supreme Court won't hear bid by families of victims to enforce ruling against Iran

Supreme Court won't hear bid by families of victims to enforce ruling against Iran

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear an appeal from victims' families who are trying to enforce a $107-million judgment against Iran over its downing of a passenger jet.
In the news today: Fewer immigrants could have economic impacts as Canadians age

In the news today: Fewer immigrants could have economic impacts as Canadians age

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Blair announces training, equipment deals at military trade show

Blair announces training, equipment deals at military trade show

OTTAWA — Defence Minister Bill Blair came to the country's largest defence industry trade show on Wednesday to announce billions of dollars in training and equipment deals for the armed forces, and faced yet more questions about Canada's commitment t
Judge sets dates to hear University of Toronto's injunction bid against encampment

Judge sets dates to hear University of Toronto's injunction bid against encampment

TORONTO — The University of Toronto's request for a court order to clear a pro-Palestinian encampment on its downtown campus is expected to be heard in three weeks.
Remains identified, questions linger in Dawson Creek, B.C., where four went missing

Remains identified, questions linger in Dawson Creek, B.C., where four went missing

DAWSON CREEK, B.C. — When Renee Didier disappeared from Dawson Creek in northern British Columbia nearly six months ago, it was sudden and unexpected, her uncle said.
ComediHa! reaches agreement to acquire 'select' Just for Laughs assets

ComediHa! reaches agreement to acquire 'select' Just for Laughs assets

MONTREAL — A Quebec-based entertainment group says it has reached an agreement with Just for Laughs to acquire "select" assets from the financially troubled comedy company.