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Campaign to woo NDP donors away from central party 'misguided,' says ex-strategist

Campaign to woo NDP donors away from central party 'misguided,' says ex-strategist

OTTAWA — A campaign by federal New Democrats to urge party members to shift their donations away from the central party to local electoral associations is a "self-sabotaging" act, says a former NDP strategist.
B.C. man says son conceived in residential school abuse, both sue church

B.C. man says son conceived in residential school abuse, both sue church

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia father and son are suing the Anglican Church of Canada, alleging the son was conceived as a result of sexual abuse by a female employee of St. Michael's Indian Residential School in Alert Bay in the late 1960s.
New report says vast majority of U.S. fentanyl seizures linked to southern border

New report says vast majority of U.S. fentanyl seizures linked to southern border

WASHINGTON — A new report from a New York-based think tank questions the drug trafficking rationale for U.S.
Newfoundland couple's love note in a bottle found 13 years later on Irish shore

Newfoundland couple's love note in a bottle found 13 years later on Irish shore

ST. JOHN'S — A romantic message in a bottle thrown from the cliffs of an island off Newfoundland nearly 13 years ago was found on a beach in Ireland this week — and the couple behind it are still in love.
In the news today: U.S. smoke complaints, Vancouver safety review, weak condo market

In the news today: U.S. smoke complaints, Vancouver safety review, weak condo market

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Wisconsin and Minnesota Republicans call on Canada to curb wildfire smoke

Wisconsin and Minnesota Republicans call on Canada to curb wildfire smoke

WASHINGTON — Six Republican lawmakers have sent a letter to Canada's ambassador calling for action on the wildfires sending smoke billowing across the international border into their states. In a Tuesday letter to Ambassador to the U.S.
Report says all B.C. events should get risk review, in wake of festival tragedy

Report says all B.C. events should get risk review, in wake of festival tragedy

VANCOUVER — Terry Yung says that when he attends Vancouver's Chinatown Festival this weekend, he'll enjoy himself knowing that the work has been done to make him and other attendees feel safe.
Just for Laughs founder says his life has been ruined by sex assault allegations

Just for Laughs founder says his life has been ruined by sex assault allegations

MONTREAL — Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon says he's been treated like a pariah in the eight years since he was publicly accused by multiple women of sexual assault.
Canadian pharmaceutical industry alarmed after Trump floats 200 per cent tariff

Canadian pharmaceutical industry alarmed after Trump floats 200 per cent tariff

WASHINGTON — Canada likely isn't the main target of U.S.
Three people stabbed in serious assault at Calgary Stampede: police

Three people stabbed in serious assault at Calgary Stampede: police

CALGARY — Police say they are looking for suspects after three people were stabbed at the Calgary Stampede late Tuesday. Calgary police have said officers were called to an area of the Stampede midway, where they found a severely injured man.
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