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168 cases of monkeypox confirmed in Canada, including 141 in Quebec

168 cases of monkeypox confirmed in Canada, including 141 in Quebec

OTTAWA — Federal officials say there are 168 confirmed cases of monkeypox in Canada. The Public Health Agency of Canada says 141 cases have been reported in Quebec, 21 in Ontario, four in Alberta and two in British Columbia as of Friday.
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Quebec RCMP say search complete of properties allegedly connected with neo-Nazi group

Quebec RCMP say search complete of properties allegedly connected with neo-Nazi group

PLESSISVILLE, Que. — The RCMP say search warrants executed Thursday on properties southwest of Quebec City allegedly connected to a neo-Nazi terrorist group were completed without incident and the investigation remains ongoing.
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Corrective to June 16 story on a federal dental care program

Corrective to June 16 story on a federal dental care program

OTTAWA — In a June 16 story on the promised federal dental care program, The Canadian Press erroneously called a professional organization the Canadian Dental Program. In fact, it is the Canadian Dental Association. The Canadian Press
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CP NewsAlert: Manitoba RCMP charge priest in residential school case

CP NewsAlert: Manitoba RCMP charge priest in residential school case

WINNIPEG — Manitoba RCMP say Arthur Masse, a 92-year-old priest, has been charged with indecent assault after a decade-long investigation into the Fort Alexander Residential School northeast of Winnipeg. More coming. The Canadian Press
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Climbing pump prices, report calls for changes at CSIS : In The News for June 17

Climbing pump prices, report calls for changes at CSIS : In The News for June 17

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of June 17 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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For fans and tourist businesses, Sunday Montreal Grand Prix marks return to normal

For fans and tourist businesses, Sunday Montreal Grand Prix marks return to normal

MONTREAL — For racing fans in downtown Montreal checking out luxury cars and enjoying the celebrationsaround the return of the Canadian Grand Prix, this weekend could not come soon enough.
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Crown says life with 15-year parole eligibility suitable for former B.C. Lions player

Crown says life with 15-year parole eligibility suitable for former B.C. Lions player

VANCOUVER — A former Canadian Football League wide receiver who viciously beat his ex-girlfriend, choked her to death, then staged the scene to make it look like an accident, should be sentenced to life in prison without a chance of parole for at lea
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Indecent assault charge laid in investigation into Manitoba residential school

Indecent assault charge laid in investigation into Manitoba residential school

WINNIPEG — A charge has been laid after a decade-long investigation into allegations of abuse at a residential school in Manitoba.
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Liberals still mulling delivery of dental care as clock ticks to fulfil pledge to NDP

Liberals still mulling delivery of dental care as clock ticks to fulfil pledge to NDP

OTTAWA — The clock is ticking for the government to deliver on its ambitious promise to the New Democrats to deliver a dental care program for low- and middle-income uninsured kids by the end of the year, while cost estimates have nearly doubled.
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Proof of COVID-19 vaccination no longer required in House of Commons on Monday

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination no longer required in House of Commons on Monday

OTTAWA — The House of Commons has unanimously agreed to suspend COVID-19 vaccine mandates for MPs, staff and visitors starting on Monday.
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