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Police say fiery collision on major GTA highway leaves 2 dead, shuts down traffic

Police say fiery collision on major GTA highway leaves 2 dead, shuts down traffic

TORONTO — Ontario Provincial Police say a multi-vehicle collision left two people dead and sparked a massive fireball on Highway 401 east of Toronto late Tuesday OPP Sgt.
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In The News for Wednesday, June 21, 2023: What do Canadians think about wildfires?

In The News for Wednesday, June 21, 2023: What do Canadians think about wildfires?

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 Wednesday, June 21, 2023 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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One in four Canadians say they have been affected by wildfires this year: poll

One in four Canadians say they have been affected by wildfires this year: poll

OTTAWA — More than one in four Canadians told a polling firm this week that they have been affected by the record-setting wildfires that have rocked much of Canada over the spring, and more than three in four say they think there are more fires now t
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Canadian plane detects underwater noise in sub search at Titanic wreck site

Canadian plane detects underwater noise in sub search at Titanic wreck site

A Canadian aircraft has detected underwater noise during its search for a lost sub near the wreck of the Titanic in the Atlantic Ocean. The U.S.
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Manitoba community prepares to say goodbye to 15 seniors killed in bus crash

Manitoba community prepares to say goodbye to 15 seniors killed in bus crash

DAUPHIN, Man. — Joe Coffey is preparing for something that doesn't normally happen in his small community. He owns Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Services, one of two funeral homes in Dauphin, Man.
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CSIS warned B.C. Sikh temple leader of assassination threat before killing: lawyer

CSIS warned B.C. Sikh temple leader of assassination threat before killing: lawyer

A close associate of Sikh community leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar said his friend was warned by Canadian intelligence officials about being targeted for assassination by "mercenaries" before Nijjar was gunned down in Surrey, B.C., on Sunday.
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Explorers recall danger, thrill of earlier dives to 'Everest of shipwrecks'

Explorers recall danger, thrill of earlier dives to 'Everest of shipwrecks'

As crews raced to locate a submersible vessel that vanished Sunday during a descent to the wreckage of the Titanic, explorers who have completed the journey recalled that during their voyages, they took comfort in safety protocols and the laws of phy
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Search and recovery operation ongoing after RCAF helicopter crash near Petawawa

Search and recovery operation ongoing after RCAF helicopter crash near Petawawa

PETAWAWA, Ont. — A search and recovery operation was underway near Garrison Petawawa early Tuesday evening as crews tried to find two people missing since a Royal Canadian Air Force helicopter crashed overnight.
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Quebec wildfires: Evacuations ordered in western Quebec city of Val-d’Or

Quebec wildfires: Evacuations ordered in western Quebec city of Val-d’Or

MONTREAL — Residents of three rural areas of Val-d'Or, Que., in the province's northwest, have been ordered to evacuate because of an encroaching wildfire. The city says a fire burning in the area is once again out of control.
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'Frustrated' commissioner says loopholes allow ex-officials to lobby for corporations

'Frustrated' commissioner says loopholes allow ex-officials to lobby for corporations

OTTAWA — Lobbying commissioner Nancy Bélanger says the law needs to be changed to ban former public office holders from lobbying on behalf of corporations.
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