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Coroner to investigate deaths of mother, 3-year-old son who drowned in Montreal pool

Coroner to investigate deaths of mother, 3-year-old son who drowned in Montreal pool

MONTREAL — A 34-year-old woman and her three-year-old son drowned in a residential pool in Montreal's Lachine borough. Police say they found the two bodies in the pool of a private residence around 9:35 p.m. on Tuesday. Const.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer to visit Ottawa before the G7 in Alberta

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer to visit Ottawa before the G7 in Alberta

OTTAWA — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit Ottawa between June 14 and 15 ahead of the G7 summit in Alberta next week. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the visit this morning. An itinerary for the visit has not been released yet.
Nova Scotia strike that turned deadly a century ago a milestone for workers' rights

Nova Scotia strike that turned deadly a century ago a milestone for workers' rights

HALIFAX — During Nova Scotia's storied 300-year history of coal mining, one deadly riot in 1925 proved to be pivotal for workers' rights in Canada.
In the news today: Trump's tariffs remain in effect, Canadians critical of Israel

In the news today: Trump's tariffs remain in effect, Canadians critical of Israel

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Trump's tariffs to stay in effect amid appeal A federal appeals court agreed on Tuesday that U.S.
Kananaskis: An explainer on Alberta's cherished park and G7 host location

Kananaskis: An explainer on Alberta's cherished park and G7 host location

CALGARY — For the next week, Derek Ryder will be temporarily divorced from his favourite mountain range and beloved trails in Kananaskis, Alta., so the world's most powerful people can safely gather for the G7 leaders summit.
Poll suggests half of Canadians believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

Poll suggests half of Canadians believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests that nearly half of Canadians believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza almost two years after the current conflict began.
Ottawa moves to prop up youth employment in a rough summer jobs market

Ottawa moves to prop up youth employment in a rough summer jobs market

OTTAWA — The federal government is moving to shore up a historically weak summer job market for students — even as one economist argues tough employment prospects for young people suggest broader softness in the job market.
U.S. condemns Canada, four other nations over Israeli sanctions

U.S. condemns Canada, four other nations over Israeli sanctions

OTTAWA — The United States condemned Canada and four other countries on Tuesday for imposing sanctions on two Israeli cabinet ministers. Canada joined the U.K.
Court rules Trump's tariffs can stay in effect while appeal proceeds

Court rules Trump's tariffs can stay in effect while appeal proceeds

WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court agreed on Tuesday that U.S.
B.C. ruling says note on 'dinged' car was binding contract between two lawyers

B.C. ruling says note on 'dinged' car was binding contract between two lawyers

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's Civil Resolution Tribunal says a note left on a car about a "dinged" door was a binding contract to pay repair costs.
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