Canadian News
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:00:00 EDTThreats, corruption and intimidation: Is the Bishnoi gang calling shots at Cricket Canada?
An investigation by the fifth estate has found threats made at a B.C. restaurant in July 2025 are part of a disturbing new trend inside Canada’s highest level of cricket of troubling actions by people claiming to be from the Bishnoi gang.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:00:00 EDTCharter at a turning point as it turns 44
Canada's Justice Minister Sean Fraser says he has significant concerns with the way the provinces are overriding Charter rights by invoking the notwithstanding clause, and he's prepared to establish guardrails around its use as the document turns 44.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:02:06 EDTFormer CEO of Alberta Health Services wants podcasters held in contempt for ‘harassment’ campaign
The former CEO of Alberta Health Services is asking a judge for legal protection and a contempt finding against two podcasters she alleges have run a campaign of harassment and intimidation against her in response to her ongoing legal action.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:20:08 EDTBeer-throwing fans at WHL game trigger 2-minute penalty for Prince George Cougars
It was the fans versus the referees in a tense and at times chaotic Western Hockey League playoff game in Prince George, B.C., Wednesday night.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:39:09 EDTKamloops, B.C., mayor bullied, intimidated staff: external investigation
"No mayor should treat staff in this manner and the mayor owes these staff an unqualified apology," said external investigator Reece Harding in the report about Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson, dated February 2026.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:52:56 EDTDean Penney pledges '150% honesty' to fake crime boss in interview played in court
The video played in Corner Brook Supreme Court, a four-plus hour long conversation, was started on Thursday afternoon.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:44:06 EDTMontreal's largest school service centre loses more than 100 support staff due to new secularism law
Montreal’s largest school board has lost more than 100 support staff because they refused to remove religious symbols to comply with the province’s new secularism law.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:50:07 EDTAfter weeks of strife, both sides come to deal on snow crab pricing schedule
The Fish, Food and Allied Workers union and Association of Seafood Producers have agreed to a snow crab pricing schedule after a two-week long dispute.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:15:54 EDTWaymo taking steps to bring robotaxis to Toronto
Waymo, the autonomous taxi operator, may be taking another step to break into the Canadian market, possibly eyeing Toronto as a new testing ground for its self-driving fleet.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:52:22 EDTOntario man sentenced to 2 years in jail for 'vile' anti-semitic crimes
Before sentencing a 30-year-old LaSalle man to two years in jail, the Windsor judge described his antisemitic crimes as “vile, filth, disgusting."
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:51:56 EDTWinnipeg-born author Jon Klassen wins nearly $750K Swedish prize for children's literature
Jon Klassen, the Winnipeg-born children's book author and illustrator of I Want My Hat Back, has won a Swedish book prize worth nearly $750,000.
Sun, 02 Jul 2023 20:06:11 EDTState of Emergency continues amid flooding in Manitoulin Island, Ontario
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:17:15 EDTSurrey, B.C. Pro-Khalistan activist says police have warned him of significant safety risk
An activist based in Surrey, B.C., who was a friend and associate of the assassinated pro-Khalistan advocate Hardeep Singh Nijjar, says he has been warned by police that he could be in serious danger.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:06:51 EDTRiders fire Ajou Ajou after CFL says he made 'aggressive and unwelcome physical contact' with women
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have kicked receiver Ajou Ajou off the team after the CFL concluded he made 'aggressive and unwelcome physical contact' with multiple women at a Regina restaurant on the day of the Riders' Grey Cup parade last November.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 EDTWhy 1,500 Canadian soldiers are training in these Quebec regions this month
Tanks, fighter jets and about 1,500 Canadian soldiers have taken over some areas in Quebec for a series of training exercises as part of the army’s largest annual training event to prepare for a NATO mission.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:00:00 EDTNeighbours band together to help rescue tiny bear cub in backyard
Residents heard the bawling from a bear cub early in the morning on Tuesday and called for help.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:40:43 EDTOntario inquest hears how hospital system 'failed' Indigenous woman who died after 2 days of seeking help
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 EDTAssembly of First Nations head rejects RCMP 'regret' for secret Indigenous surveillance program
The head of the Assembly of First Nations is rejecting the RCMP's recent statement of regret for a secret surveillance program that targeted hundreds of Indigenous people. Such statements are "not a sufficient response," Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says ...
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 EDTHospitalization rates for illnesses like COVID, flu have doubled since pre-pandemic, report finds
Striking new data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) shows hospitalization rates for vaccine-preventable respiratory diseases more than doubled in 2024, compared to pre-pandemic levels, all while vaccination rates are backslidi...
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:16 EDTFind out which book won Canada Reads 2026