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Muslim groups promise to monitor Quebec ban on school prayer spaces

Muslim groups promise to monitor Quebec ban on school prayer spaces

MONTREAL — Muslim groups are speaking out against the Quebec government's intention to ban prayer spaces in public schools, saying they will monitor how the Education Department enforces its new rules.
Timeline of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and controversy over COVID court cases

Timeline of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and controversy over COVID court cases

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has been accused of interference in the province's justice system. Here is a timeline of events: Feb.
Quebec premier slammed for tweeting pro-Catholicism message on Easter Monday

Quebec premier slammed for tweeting pro-Catholicism message on Easter Monday

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault is defending himself against accusations he inappropriately promoted religion with a social media post during the Easter holiday weekend.
U.S. 'allies, partners,' including Canada, briefed by U.S. after intelligence leaked

U.S. 'allies, partners,' including Canada, briefed by U.S. after intelligence leaked

WASHINGTON — U.S. government officials spent the weekend briefing impacted allies and partners, including Canada, following reports detailing a leak of sensitive U.S. intelligence about Russia's war with Ukraine and its potential ramifications.
Online drug trafficking on the rise, police need resources to respond

Online drug trafficking on the rise, police need resources to respond

A growing trend of online encrypted drug dealing needs more attention by police, a new study by British Columbia researchers says. Richard Frank, an associate professor of criminology at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C.
Vancouver's homeless shelters are overwhelmed following heavy rainfall and decampment

Vancouver's homeless shelters are overwhelmed following heavy rainfall and decampment

VANCOUVER — The president of the Union Gospel Mission says Vancouver's forced shutdown of an encampment has added another layer of stress to its staff as they put mats in hallways for the overflow of those needing shelter.
Canada will likely wait for U.S. to investigate leaks: expert

Canada will likely wait for U.S. to investigate leaks: expert

OTTAWA — A national security expert says Canada will likely wait for American security services to investigate an apparent leak of Pentagon documents that appear to detail U.S. and NATO operations in Ukraine, rather than launching a probe of its own.
Alberta Mountie dies from injuries after vehicle hits concrete barrier on way to call

Alberta Mountie dies from injuries after vehicle hits concrete barrier on way to call

SHERWOOD PARK, Alta. — An Alberta RCMP officer who died in vehicle crash while responding to a call Monday was remembered as a hard worker with a strong sense of responsibility. Const.
Man charged after downtown Montreal mosque break-in, alleged assault caught on video

Man charged after downtown Montreal mosque break-in, alleged assault caught on video

MONTREAL — Muslim leaders are criticizing the police response to an early Sunday morning break-in at a downtown Montreal mosque, saying the alleged attack should be investigated as a hate crime.
Alberta premier says she's under ethics investigation related to COVID-19 prosecution

Alberta premier says she's under ethics investigation related to COVID-19 prosecution

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she is under investigation by the province's ethics commissioner into whether she interfered in the administration of justice in relation to a COVID-19 prosecution.