Canada & World

A man who pleaded guilty to the incel-inspired murder of a Toronto massage parlour employee is expected to be sentenced today. The Ontario Superior Court building is seen in Toronto on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Colin Perkel

“Horrific’ incel-fuelled fatal sword attack results in life sentence

Then 17-year-old killed one woman, injured another motivated by violent and misogynistic ideology

A man who pleaded guilty to the incel-inspired murder of a Toronto massage parlour employee is expected to be sentenced today. The Ontario Superior Court building is seen in Toronto on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Colin Perkel
Police secure a crime scene where multiple people were killed in the 100 block of Langside Street in Winnipeg on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. A Metro Vancouver MP says he stands by his social media post that questioned if there was a connection between Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and a weekend shooting in Manitoba that killed four people.THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski

B.C. MP sorry for post linking Poilievre to Winnipeg shootings

Liberal Ken Hardie’s social media post referred to “the ‘creep’ on the Canadian side”

Police secure a crime scene where multiple people were killed in the 100 block of Langside Street in Winnipeg on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. A Metro Vancouver MP says he stands by his social media post that questioned if there was a connection between Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and a weekend shooting in Manitoba that killed four people.THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski
A new study published Tuesday found that non-urgent emergency department visits among people who are homeless have increased dramatically over the last several winters in Ontario, especially in Toronto. A homeless encampment is pictured in Toronto, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Growing number of homeless finding shelter, warmth in Canada’s ERs

Ontario study found 24% jump across the province over the past 5 winters

A new study published Tuesday found that non-urgent emergency department visits among people who are homeless have increased dramatically over the last several winters in Ontario, especially in Toronto. A homeless encampment is pictured in Toronto, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
A new report from Statistics Canada says life expectancy for the average Canadian at birth has fallen for the last three years in a row, from 82.3 in 2019 to 81.3 years in 2022. Pedestrians walk through a sliver of sunlight in downtown Toronto on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Canada’s life expectancy down for the 3rd year in a row

Canadian lives ended a full year earlier in 2022 than in 2019, COVID deaths highest ever

A new report from Statistics Canada says life expectancy for the average Canadian at birth has fallen for the last three years in a row, from 82.3 in 2019 to 81.3 years in 2022. Pedestrians walk through a sliver of sunlight in downtown Toronto on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston
Police secure a crime scene where multiple people were killed in the 100 block of Langside Street in Winnipeg on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski

Sisters among victims of Winnipeg shooting as death toll climbs to 4

No arrests made in wake of incident early Sunday morning in home in city’s downtown

Police secure a crime scene where multiple people were killed in the 100 block of Langside Street in Winnipeg on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski
Federal Justice Minister Arif Virani holds a press conference at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. Virani is “considering the options,” raised by the independent adviser on unmarked graves, who says Indigenous leaders want Canada to move on criminalizing residential school denialism. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Federal Justice Minister Arif Virani holds a press conference at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. Virani is “considering the options,” raised by the independent adviser on unmarked graves, who says Indigenous leaders want Canada to move on criminalizing residential school denialism. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
The Winnipeg Police Service logo is seen in this undated handout photo. Police say three people are dead and two have critical injuries after a shooting this morning in downtown Winnipeg.THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Winnipeg Police Service

Police say 3 dead, 2 injured in shooting in downtown Winnipeg

Police found 5 people inside home around 4 a.m. Sunday

The Winnipeg Police Service logo is seen in this undated handout photo. Police say three people are dead and two have critical injuries after a shooting this morning in downtown Winnipeg.THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Winnipeg Police Service
In this photo taken from security video, a light colored vehicle, top left, travels toward the Rainbow Bridge customs plaza, Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, in Niagara Falls, N.Y. A vehicle exploded at a checkpoint on the American side of a U.S.-Canada bridge in Niagara Falls Wednesday, leaving two people dead and prompting the closing of four border crossings in the area, authorities said. (Customs Border Protection via AP)

Victims in Niagara Falls border crash identified as Western New York couple

Investigators looking at whether medical or mechanical issues may have contributed to fiery crash

In this photo taken from security video, a light colored vehicle, top left, travels toward the Rainbow Bridge customs plaza, Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, in Niagara Falls, N.Y. A vehicle exploded at a checkpoint on the American side of a U.S.-Canada bridge in Niagara Falls Wednesday, leaving two people dead and prompting the closing of four border crossings in the area, authorities said. (Customs Border Protection via AP)
A woman uses a computer in Vancouver, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Feds aimed secret cybersecurity briefing at energy sector executives: memo

‘At risk are proprietary trade secrets, research, and business and production plans’

A woman uses a computer in Vancouver, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
A Bombardier Challenger 650 aircraft cockpit is shown under construction at Bombardier’s Challenger manufacturing plant in Montreal, Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Canadian aerospace companies are pushing back against the notion that a Bombardier Inc. contract win to replace aging military patrol planes would be the most beneficial, stating that a deal between Ottawa and U.S. airplane giant Boeing Inc. could be at least as lucrative. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Aerospace firms say Boeing may trump Bombardier for military deal

Feds deciding who to go with to replace aging military patrol planes

A Bombardier Challenger 650 aircraft cockpit is shown under construction at Bombardier’s Challenger manufacturing plant in Montreal, Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Canadian aerospace companies are pushing back against the notion that a Bombardier Inc. contract win to replace aging military patrol planes would be the most beneficial, stating that a deal between Ottawa and U.S. airplane giant Boeing Inc. could be at least as lucrative. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
The Suncor Energy Centre is pictured in downtown Calgary, Alta., Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Alberta Energy Regulator reports spill at Suncor’s Fort Hills oilsands site

‘Unplanned release’ may have gone on for over a year, energy company admits

The Suncor Energy Centre is pictured in downtown Calgary, Alta., Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
The Public Health Agency of Canada says one person has died after a salmonella outbreak linked to Malichita and Rudy brand cantaloupes. Cantaloupes are displayed for sale in Virginia on Saturday, July 28, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/J. Scott Applewhite
The Public Health Agency of Canada says one person has died after a salmonella outbreak linked to Malichita and Rudy brand cantaloupes. Cantaloupes are displayed for sale in Virginia on Saturday, July 28, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/J. Scott Applewhite
Shoppers walk through Yorkdale Mall in search of Black Friday sales in Toronto on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. This Black Friday, retailers are promising its usual wave of discounts, door crashers and sales timed to the holiday season. However, the annual shopping bonanza comes as Canadians are feeling particularly stressed about money. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tijana Martin

Economy, sales shift lead to a quieter Black Friday for Canadians

Deloitte predicts the average Canadian shopper will spend $1,347 this holiday season

Shoppers walk through Yorkdale Mall in search of Black Friday sales in Toronto on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. This Black Friday, retailers are promising its usual wave of discounts, door crashers and sales timed to the holiday season. However, the annual shopping bonanza comes as Canadians are feeling particularly stressed about money. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tijana Martin
Lucy the elephant at the Edmonton Valley Zoo, in Edmonton on Tuesday March 21, 2023. Canadian zoos won’t be able to have new elephants or apes under new federal legislation introduced this week. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Canada looks to phase elephants and apes out from captivity

Bill introduced in Ottawa proposes banning new captivity, use of these animals in entertainment

Lucy the elephant at the Edmonton Valley Zoo, in Edmonton on Tuesday March 21, 2023. Canadian zoos won’t be able to have new elephants or apes under new federal legislation introduced this week. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
A settlement panel has rejected complaints from the U.S. Trade Representative’s office over how Canada is allocating its dairy import quotas. Dairy cows are seen at a farm Friday, August 31, 2018 in Sainte-Marie-Madelaine Quebec.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Cheering over spilt milk: Canada celebrates win in U.S. dairy dispute

Trade Minister frames latest findings as vindication for Canada’s approach to dairy import quotas

A settlement panel has rejected complaints from the U.S. Trade Representative’s office over how Canada is allocating its dairy import quotas. Dairy cows are seen at a farm Friday, August 31, 2018 in Sainte-Marie-Madelaine Quebec.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Cameron Jay Ortis, a former RCMP intelligence official charged with breaching Canada’s secrets law, arrives for his trial at the courthouse in Ottawa, on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Chinese diplomats and the Batman folder: what the Ortis jury didn’t hear

Information sealed by publication bans reveal authorities gravely worried about Ortis’s next steps

Cameron Jay Ortis, a former RCMP intelligence official charged with breaching Canada’s secrets law, arrives for his trial at the courthouse in Ottawa, on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Palestinians inspect the damage of a destroyed house following Israeli airstrikes in the town of Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. A four-day truce announced Wednesday will free dozens of Israeli hostages held by militants as well as Palestinians imprisoned in Israel. It will also bring a large influx of aid to the besieged territory.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Mohammed Dahman

Toronto man says daughter dead in Gaza blast after son turned back at border

Other families able to cross into Egypt but need help getting to Canada

Palestinians inspect the damage of a destroyed house following Israeli airstrikes in the town of Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. A four-day truce announced Wednesday will free dozens of Israeli hostages held by militants as well as Palestinians imprisoned in Israel. It will also bring a large influx of aid to the besieged territory.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Mohammed Dahman
Cameron Jay Ortis, a former RCMP intelligence official charged with breaching Canada’s secrets law, arrives for his trial at the courthouse in Ottawa, on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. The jury in the criminal trial has reached a verdict.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Cameron Jay Ortis found guilty of violating the Security of Information Act

A jury has found former RCMP intelligence official Cameron Jay Ortis guilty…

Cameron Jay Ortis, a former RCMP intelligence official charged with breaching Canada’s secrets law, arrives for his trial at the courthouse in Ottawa, on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. The jury in the criminal trial has reached a verdict.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
A bag of blood is shown at a clinic in Montreal, Thursday, November 29, 2012. Health Canada is lifting a longstanding ban on blood donations across the country that stemmed from fear of mad cow disease. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Longstanding Canadian blood donation bans lifted, effective Dec. 4

People who previously weren’t eligible to donate under the travel criteria can now safely do so

A bag of blood is shown at a clinic in Montreal, Thursday, November 29, 2012. Health Canada is lifting a longstanding ban on blood donations across the country that stemmed from fear of mad cow disease. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Four of the busiest border crossing points between Canada and the United States are closed after a vehicle exploded at a U.S. checkpoint in Niagara Falls. Law enforcement personnel block off the entrance to the Rainbow Bridge, in Niagara Falls, N.Y., Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-The Buffalo News, Derek Gee

2 dead after vehicle explodes at border crossing in Niagara Falls, official says

4 Canada-U.S. border crossings closed while authorities investigate

Four of the busiest border crossing points between Canada and the United States are closed after a vehicle exploded at a U.S. checkpoint in Niagara Falls. Law enforcement personnel block off the entrance to the Rainbow Bridge, in Niagara Falls, N.Y., Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-The Buffalo News, Derek Gee