Canada

Housing market poised for 2025 comeback as lower rates unleash pent-up demand

As the calendar flipped one year ago, Canadian real estate watchers were optimistic a sluggish 2023 would give way to a rebound, with hopes of renewed demand as soon as the spring. But the lag in 2024...

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Authorities change plan to free ship stranded in Quebec

MONTREAL — The Canadian Coast Guard announced this morning that a change of strategy is underway to free the ship that ran aground on Christmas Eve on the St. Lawrence River in Quebec. An attempt...

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'We need new leadership': Atlantic Liberal caucus calls for Trudeau's resignation

OTTAWA — The Atlantic Liberal caucus is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resign as party leader in a letter expressing "deep concern" about the future of government. The letter dated Dec....

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TSB investigating rough plane landing in Halifax, passenger says flames were visible

HALIFAX — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating after sparks and flames shot from under the wing of a plane that landed hard in Halifax. Nikki Valentine, a Halifax woman who was...

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Online child exploitation spiked during lockdowns. Police worry it's here to stay

VANCOUVER — Online predators are becoming increasingly resourceful in trolling media platforms where children gravitate, prompting an explosion in police case loads, said an officer who works for the...

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'Big blow': Canadian defenceman Matthew Schaefer ruled out of world juniors

Matthew Schaefer has dealt with adversity and heartache throughout his young life. One of the top prospects for the 2025 NHL draft must now overcome yet another hurdle. The 17-year-old defenceman...
Sister of Quebec man killed in Florida boat explosion also injured, friend says

MONTREAL — A childhood friend of the Quebec man killed in a Florida boat explosion Monday said one of the victim's sisters was among the other six passengers injured in the blast. Thi Cam Nhung Lê...
New Canadians, non-traditional demographics boost minor hockey uptake in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Participation in hockey in British Columbia was struggling in 2021 — the pandemic had dealt a heavy blow to player registrations, and numbers had already been flagging before COVID-19 arrived....
'Devastating': Uninspired Canada upset by Latvia in a shootout at world juniors

Dave Cameron stepped in front of the microphones and tried to spin what had just unfolded. A parade of Canadian players then proceeded to tow the company line after a jaw-dropping loss at the world junior...
Criminologist says Canada should better track foreign student departures

OTTAWA — A Canadian criminologist who once worked on inland immigration enforcement for the Canada Border Services Agency said Canada needs to better track foreign nationals who arrive in the country...