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Canadian abortion group says it may have to shutter after losing government funding

Canadian abortion group says it may have to shutter after losing government funding

A national group that helps people who have trouble accessing abortion services says it may be forced to shut down in several months after Health Canada declined to renew its funding for the upcoming year. Abortion Care Canada says it had sought $1.
Preliminary hearing in Montreal for Peter Nygard, charged in alleged sex assault

Preliminary hearing in Montreal for Peter Nygard, charged in alleged sex assault

MONTREAL — Former Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard appeared in a Montreal courtroom remotely on Tuesday for the first of a two-day preliminary hearing on one count of sexual assault and one count of forcible confinement.
Fatal poisoning near Montreal highlights danger of carbon monoxide leaks, expert says

Fatal poisoning near Montreal highlights danger of carbon monoxide leaks, expert says

MONTREAL — The death of a man in his 60s from a carbon monoxide leak south of Montreal highlights the dangers of the potentially deadly gas, a clinical toxicologist said Tuesday as the Quebec coroner's office launched an investigation into the incide
Ontario voters officially headed to polls early for provincial election

Ontario voters officially headed to polls early for provincial election

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford officially set a provincial election in motion Tuesday for Feb. 27, more than a year before the next fixed election date.
Dutch court rejects bid by Amanda Todd's tormentor to scrap Canadian sentence

Dutch court rejects bid by Amanda Todd's tormentor to scrap Canadian sentence

VANCOUVER — The Dutch Supreme Court has rejected online extortionist Aydin Coban's bid to scrap his Canadian sentence for tormenting B.C. teenager Amanda Todd, whose mother calls the ruling a "moment of justice.
New bill will require Quebec newcomers to adopt 'common culture,' minister says

New bill will require Quebec newcomers to adopt 'common culture,' minister says

MONTREAL — Quebec’s immigration minister says newcomers to the province need to embrace the “common culture," as the government looks to put Quebec identity back at the forefront of the political agenda.
Highlights of the foreign interference commission's final report

Highlights of the foreign interference commission's final report

OTTAWA — After 18 months of hearings and testimony from more than 100 witnesses, the Commission on Foreign Interference released its final report Tuesday.
Navy identifies sailor who died after small boat capsized in calm Halifax harbour

Navy identifies sailor who died after small boat capsized in calm Halifax harbour

HALIFAX — The Royal Canadian Navy has identified the sailor who died Friday after a small military boat capsized in the north end of Halifax harbour.
In the news today: Ford set to dissolve government for early election

In the news today: Ford set to dissolve government for early election

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Quebec legislature returns for spring session amid Trump tariff threat

Quebec legislature returns for spring session amid Trump tariff threat

MONTREAL — The Quebec legislature resumes sitting Tuesday for a spring session likely to be dominated by the threat of a trade war with the United States and a renewed focus on secularism and identity.