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Ibrahim Ali murder trial: Expert defends opinion dead girl was sexually assaulted

Ibrahim Ali murder trial: Expert defends opinion dead girl was sexually assaulted

VANCOUVER — A lawyer for Ibrahim Ali at his B.C. murder trial highlighted part of an expert witness's report Friday saying there's "considerable overlap" between the type of injuries that can occur in consensual and non-consensual sex acts.
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Yukon 'trying to understand the path forward' following India trade mission

Yukon 'trying to understand the path forward' following India trade mission

Yukon's premier says meetings in India aimed at attracting more workers to the territory went very well, but the path forward is murky after Canada's prime minister suggested India could be connected to the killing of a B.C. activist.
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'Freedom Convoy' organizers' trial on scheduled break until after Thanksgiving

'Freedom Convoy' organizers' trial on scheduled break until after Thanksgiving

OTTAWA — The trial of "Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber has begun a scheduled break that will continue until after Thanksgiving.
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'Ajuinnata Ukraine': Gov. Gen. Mary Simon inspires Zelenskyy with Inuktitut word

'Ajuinnata Ukraine': Gov. Gen. Mary Simon inspires Zelenskyy with Inuktitut word

OTTAWA — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ended his historic wartime address to Canada's House of Commons with an Inuktitut message of inspiration and reliance that he learned from the Governor General. Gov. Gen.
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Alberta NDP promises to axe proposed plan to quit CPP if it wins next election

Alberta NDP promises to axe proposed plan to quit CPP if it wins next election

EDMONTON — Alberta’s long road to quitting the Canada Pension Plan would run smack into the scheduled 2027 provincial election, with Opposition New Democrats promising to kill the idea if they win.
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B.C. premier suspects Ottawa holding back information about foreign interference

B.C. premier suspects Ottawa holding back information about foreign interference

VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby said he "strongly" suspects that the federal government is holding back information that could help the province protect its residents who have connections to India from foreign interference.
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'Bright side of history': Zelenskyy says Canada's help saved thousands of Ukrainians

'Bright side of history': Zelenskyy says Canada's help saved thousands of Ukrainians

OTTAWA — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Canada on Friday for promising more military and humanitarian aid to his country while standing with his people in a war against Russia that he says has just one possible conclusion.
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Former diplomat criticizes how Ottawa went public with India allegations

Former diplomat criticizes how Ottawa went public with India allegations

BANFF, Alta. — A former high commissioner of India in Canada is criticizing the way Ottawa disclosed allegations the Indian government was involved in the killing of a Canadian citizen.
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Jewish groups celebrate as Quebec man sentenced to 15 months for fomenting hatred

Jewish groups celebrate as Quebec man sentenced to 15 months for fomenting hatred

MONTREAL — A Quebec man convicted of promoting hatred against Jews has been sentenced to 15 months in jail and three years of probation, in what Jewish groups are calling a major victory in the battle against antisemitism and online hate.
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Highlights from Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's speech in Canada's Parliament

Highlights from Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's speech in Canada's Parliament

OTTAWA — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in Ottawa on Friday for an official visit that included a speech to Parliament. Here are some excerpts from his address.
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