Canadian News
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 EDTMontreal father faces deportation as immigration advocates decry more family separations
A young Mexican family is scrambling to convince Canadian border services to give them more time to prove he faces threats to his life in Mexico. The father's deportation date is 10 days before he's eligible to make that case.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 EDTYour past is calling: Why 'retro' landline phones are trending with adults and kids alike
It's trending with Gen Alpha as parents seek out an antidote to screen time, but the Tin Can is also just one of several landline brands surging in popularity as a growing number of consumers try to reduce their reliance on smartphones.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 EDTLiberals are pitching a brand new police agency for financial crimes. How would that work?
The Liberal government is looking to set up a new federal law enforcement agency dedicated to financial crimes, a dramatic undertaking to shake up how money laundering and fraud is investigated are Canada.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:30:00 EDTBudget 2026 reveals how N.L.'s economy is driven by oil, mining and fishing
Newfoundland and Labrador is once again forecasting a hefty budgetary shortfall, but is expected to lead the country by a wide margin in 2026 when it comes to GDP growth.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 EDTWomen oppose publication bans in Nunavut sexual assault case
Three women who have reported allegations of historical sexual assault to the RCMP say they want to tell their stories publicly, using a 2023 amendment to the Criminal Code that makes it easier for complainants to waive a publication ban on their nam...
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:06:52 EDTA 'smoke-free generation' tobacco ban is coming to the U.K. Could it also happen in Canada?
A new law in the United Kingdom banning the sale of tobacco products to future generations has been hailed as a landmark moment in the fight against nicotine addiction. The ban by birth date has given heart to campaigners and researchers in Canada, w...
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:29:38 EDTChanges to disability tax credit broadly welcomed by opposition, advocates
The Liberal government's plan to make it easier for Canadians living with disabilities to apply for the disability tax credit is being welcomed by the opposition and advocates who say the proposed changes are long overdue, though some say they don't ...
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:55:38 EDTAthletes, sport organizations optimistic about new federal money to boost participation
Athletes and sport organizations are optimistic and awaiting more detail, after the federal government pledged more than $660 million directly to national sport organizations.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:45:23 EDT13 kids under 5 died with toxic, illegal drugs in their system since 2019, Sask. child advocate says
The sudden increase in drug exposure cases among children is "deeply troubling," says Saskatchewan's advocate for children and youth Lisa Broda.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:12:56 EDTFormer students abused at Calgary junior high to receive $24K to $422K each in lawsuit settlement
A Calgary judge has approved payouts for more than 50 students who were abused by two former teachers at a local junior high school as the final step in a class-action lawsuit.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:41:37 EDTAmnesty International report warns of deepening Indigenous people's housing crisis
A new report by Amnesty International warns that overcrowded and unsafe housing in an Atikamekw community north of Montreal reflects a broader crisis putting Indigenous people's health, safety and rights at risk across Canada.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:36:40 EDTToronto Blue Jays drop Cricket Canada from promotional day after fifth estate investigation
The Toronto Blue Jays say Cricket Canada is not involved in this year’s Cricket Day at the Park on May 23, though the team said the event will continue as scheduled.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:12:35 EDTVideo captures apparent meteor lighting up the night sky on Vancouver Island
A bright fireball was seen streaking across the night sky over Victoria on Vancouver Island on Tuesday night. The American Meteor Society said it has received over 100 reports about the fireball, stretching as far south as Oregon.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:27:16 EDTForensic team found wife’s DNA in garage of N.L. man accused of her murder
A report from the RCMP written in the months following the examination of Dean Penney's St. Anthony, N.L., garage says that while there was no confirmation of signs of blood in the room, Jennifer Hillier-Penney's DNA was present.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:38:32 EDTSteel for booze? U.S. ambassador suggests tariff drop swap, Canadian mould maker says
Pete Hoekstra met with industry leaders and politicians in Windsor, Ont., last week.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:08:43 EDTConservative MP in Kitchener, Ont., says Liberals tried to convince her to cross the floor
Conservative MP Kelly DeRidder, who represents the Ontario riding of Kitchener Centre, says she got a phone call from a member of the Liberal Party who tried to convince her to cross the floor. In a video post on social media, she says she was told s...
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:50:30 EDTPoop bags are being dumped on this truck. It can't be towed because impound lot is full
An abandoned vehicle in southwest Edmonton is creating a smelly situation for neighbours, and sparking a broader discussion about city parking enforcement.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:07:22 EDTFamilies of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting victims suing OpenAI in California
The families of the victims of one of the worst mass shootings in Canadian history are taking OpenAI to court in California "to pursue landmark damage awards," according to firm Rice Parsons Leoni & Elliott.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:46:46 EDTBody of hiker missing since July found near Squamish, B.C.
Police said 20-year-old Alexander Nguyen was sightseeing with his parents in Shannon Falls Provincial Park on July 1, 2025, when he vanished.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:15:43 EDTThe facts about Carney and Brookfield Asset Management
What is Prime Minister Mark Carney's connection to Brookfield Asset Management — and is it a conflict of interest? Here are the facts.