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‘I wish I could go back in time’: Man apologizes for fatal Vancouver café stabbing
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
VANCOUVER — A man accused of a fatal stabbing on a Vancouver café patio nearly three years ago has addressed the victim’s family directly at his B.C. Supreme Court trial, saying he is “really sorry” and wishes he could “go back in time.” Inderdeep Singh Gosal pleaded not guilty last month to second-degree murder in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!About 110,000 customers still without power in Quebec after ice storm
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
MONTREAL — Quebec’s hydro utility was working to reestablish power for tens of thousands of customers on Thursday after an ice storm descended over the province’s south, knocking down branches and turning streets and sidewalks into skating rinks. At its peak, more than 200,000 clients were without power in Quebec after Wednesday’s storm. By 1:45 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conservatives introduce bill to create ‘stand your ground’ law for home invasions
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Conservatives are pushing for changes to the Criminal Code they say would offer new protections to people who use force to defend themselves during a home invasion. Ontario MP Sandra Cobena introduced a private member’s bill today that would change the Criminal Code so that use of force against an illegal intruder ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP News Alert: Canada promises $37M in humanitarian aid for civilians in Lebanon
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Carney government is promising more than $37 million in humanitarian aid for civilians in Lebanon caught in the crossfire between Israel and Hezbollah. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announced the aid today alongside Randeep Sarai, secretary of state for international development. The funding will go through United Nations agencies and the Red ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Lapu Lapu festival set for April 19, a year after deadly attack
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
VANCOUVER — Filipino BC has announced that it will host its annual Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver on April 19 to “reflect on shared healing” a year after a vehicle ramming attack at the last festival killed 11 people. The Italian Cultural Centre is donating space for the festival, instead of holding the event ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teen drive-by shooting trial: lawyer for second defendant seeks acquittal
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
MONTREAL — The lawyer for one of the men charged in the drive-by shooting of a 15-year-old girl in Montreal has told a jury his client was a passive presence on the night of her death. Martin Latour said during closing arguments that his client Aymane Bouadi was riding along in a rental car driven ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Details of federal spending review to be released in ‘coming days’
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
OTTAWA — Canadians are expected to learn soon which programs will be affected by the federal government’s cost-cutting review. Appearing before the House committee on government operations Tuesday, Secretary of the Treasury Board of Canada Bill Matthews said departmental plans for programs affected by cuts should be tabled “in the coming days.” The government’s Comprehensive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!About 130,000 customers still without power in Quebec after ice storm
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
MONTREAL — Quebec’s hydro utility was working to reestablish power for tens of thousands of customers on Thursday after an ice storm descended over the province’s south, knocking down branches and turning streets and sidewalks into skating rinks. At its peak, more than 200,000 clients were without power in Quebec after Wednesday’s storm. By 12:30 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Métis National Council signs agreement with Northwest Territory Métis Nation
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Métis National Council has signed an agreement with the Northwest Territory Métis Nation it says will increase collaboration between the two groups to advance Métis interests at the federal level. If the partnership is successful, the Northwest Territory Métis Nation could join the Métis National Council on a permanent basis. The agreement ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. chiefs tell MP Aaron Gunn to ‘chillax’ about land acknowledgments
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The chiefs of four British Columbia First Nations are telling Conservative MP Aaron Gunn to “chillax” after he criticized land acknowledgments spoken before public events. In a joint statement, the chiefs from the Tla’amin, Homalco, K’omoks and Klahoose nations say “harmless” land acknowledgments only recognize “the history of the place” where people are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Bill would ease police, spy service access to online subscriber info
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
OTTAWA — Newly proposed legislation would make it easier for police and Canada’s spy service to investigate online activities. The bill tabled in the House of Commons today would require internet and phone companies to tell authorities whether they provide service to a particular person or account number. The legislation would also allow authorities to ... Read More »
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