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Laptop in Veltman apartment had what appeared to be 'hate-related material': docs

Laptop in Veltman apartment had what appeared to be 'hate-related material': docs

A laptop found in the apartment of an Ontario man facing terror-related murder charges in the deaths of four members of a Muslim family contained what appeared to be "hate-related material" and a browser that can be used to access the dark web, accor
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As Zelenskyy set to speak to Parliament, a look at other leaders who have spoken

As Zelenskyy set to speak to Parliament, a look at other leaders who have spoken

OTTAWA — Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to deliver a virtual address to Canada's Parliament on Tuesday as his country resists a brutal invasion from Russia.
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Canadians believe NATO should prepare to fight Russia's invasion of Ukraine: survey

Canadians believe NATO should prepare to fight Russia's invasion of Ukraine: survey

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests nearly three-quarters of Canadians believe NATO allies should prepare for military intervention as Russian aggression escalates in Ukraine, even as half hold out hope for a diplomatic resolution.
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Students, festival organizers make masks a choice as Canada nears St. Patrick’s Day

Students, festival organizers make masks a choice as Canada nears St. Patrick’s Day

OTTAWA — St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are set to return this week, but festival organizers and student unions say people should party with caution.
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'Lucky young man': Canadian volunteer fighter injured in missile attack in Ukraine

'Lucky young man': Canadian volunteer fighter injured in missile attack in Ukraine

A Canadian man was injured when a military base near Ukraine's western border was struck by Russian missiles on the weekend, says the head of an organization now helping the volunteer fighter get back home.
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Conservative leadership candidate says he tested positive for COVID-19

Conservative leadership candidate says he tested positive for COVID-19

Conservative leadership candidate Jean Charest has tested positive for COVID-19. Charest announced the news late Monday on Twitter, saying his symptoms are mild. He says his wife, Michele, has tested negative.
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Lewis calls Bill 21 'religious discrimination,' Poilievre hopes Quebec repeals law

Lewis calls Bill 21 'religious discrimination,' Poilievre hopes Quebec repeals law

OTTAWA — Conservative leadership contender and rookie MP Leslyn Lewis on Monday called a Quebec law restricting public servants in positions of authority from wearing religious symbols at work "explicit religious discrimination.
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Bombers football club tells Manitoba Liberals to stop selling items with 'W' logo

Bombers football club tells Manitoba Liberals to stop selling items with 'W' logo

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba Liberal Party has been told to stop selling merchandise with a "W" logo because the letter looks similar to that used by the Canadian Football League's Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
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Poilievre pitches to new immigrants, as Brown attacks him over 2015 niqab ban bill

Poilievre pitches to new immigrants, as Brown attacks him over 2015 niqab ban bill

OTTAWA — Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown and high-profile Conservative Pierre Poilievre spent Monday battling over a seven-year-old election promise to prohibit face coverings during citizenship ceremonies — a sign of what could be the makings of a tens
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Canada's new electric-vehicle registrations soar in 2021 but still lag behind Europe

Canada's new electric-vehicle registrations soar in 2021 but still lag behind Europe

OTTAWA — More new electric vehicles hit the road in Canada last year than ever before but the growth is nowhere near what is happening in Europe.
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