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Canadian L'Arche group shocked by report that founder sexually abused women

Canadian L'Arche group shocked by report that founder sexually abused women

A report by a French-based charity that helps people who are developmentally disabled has concluded its late Canadian founder had "manipulative sexual relationships" with women over several decades, shocking members of the group that continue his wor
Governor general says multiple solutions needed for 'complicated' overdose issue

Governor general says multiple solutions needed for 'complicated' overdose issue

VANCOUVER — Canada's Governor General visited an overdose prevention site in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside on Saturday after meeting with first responders on the front lines of substance-use issues fuelled by the opioid fentanyl.
Premier Ford kicks off re-election campaign at PC policy convention

Premier Ford kicks off re-election campaign at PC policy convention

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont.
Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs meet with Mohawks in Kahnawake, Que.

Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs meet with Mohawks in Kahnawake, Que.

KAHNAWAKE, Que.
Report finds Catholic charity founder sexually abused women

Report finds Catholic charity founder sexually abused women

PARIS — A respected Canadian Catholic figure who helped improve conditions for the developmentally disabled in multiple countries over half a century sexually abused at least six women, a report produced for his French-based charity has found.
Canadian cruise ship passenger tests negative for coronavirus in Cornwall, Ont.

Canadian cruise ship passenger tests negative for coronavirus in Cornwall, Ont.

TORONTO — A Canadian who recently arrived in Canada after being aboard a coronavirus-stricken cruise ship in Japan has tested negative for the illness while under quarantine in Cornwall, Ont.
No winning ticket for Friday night's $65 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket for Friday night's $65 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $65 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw. However, six of the Maxmillion prizes of $1 million each were won. They will be shared by eight ticket holders.
SARS lessons help Canada prep for COVID-19, but hospital capacity a worry

SARS lessons help Canada prep for COVID-19, but hospital capacity a worry

OTTAWA — Canadian medical experts say the country's already overstretched emergency rooms would find it difficult to cope if a true outbreak of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, were to take hold in Canada.
Cruise-ship evacuees arrive for quarantine in Canada as first Wuhan evacuees let go

Cruise-ship evacuees arrive for quarantine in Canada as first Wuhan evacuees let go

OTTAWA — A plane carrying 129 Canadians and their families who have spent weeks confined to cabins aboard a coronavirus-stricken cruise ship in Japan landed on Canadian soil Friday morning.
Protesters abandon Quebec rail blockade after show of force by police

Protesters abandon Quebec rail blockade after show of force by police

ST-LAMBERT, Que. — A blockade south of Montreal that halted rail traffic and frayed nerves since Wednesday was abandoned late Friday after riot police arrived to enforce a court injunction.
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