TORONTO (AP) — Canada will soon become the first country in the world where warning labels must appear on individual cigarettes.
The move was first announced last year by Health Canada and is aimed at helping people quit the habit.
Niagara Falls tourist attraction Marineland facing charges over care of its black bears
May 31, 2023 GMTNIAGARA FALLS, Ontario (AP) — Ontario has charged the Niagara Falls, Ontario, tourist attraction Marineland over the care of its black bears.
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — An unprecedented string of wildfires in Canada's Atlantic-coast province of Nova Scotia continued to burn out of control for a fourth day on Wednesday, preventing thousands of evacuees from trying to see if their homes have been destroyed.
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — An unprecedented string of wildfires in Canada's Atlantic-coast province of Nova Scotia continued to burn out of control for a fourth day on Wednesday, preventing thousands of evacuees from trying to see if their homes have been destroyed.
Thousands evacuate from Nova Scotia wildfires
May 30, 2023 GMTHALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — Wildfires in Canada’s Atlantic coast province of Nova Scotia have caused thousands to evacuate.
The Halifax Regional Municipality said late Monday that preliminary estimates indicate approximately 200 homes or structures have been damaged, based on initial visual inspections by first responders.
TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — Samuel Blais scored two goals to rally Canada to a 5-2 victory over Germany in the final of the ice hockey world championship on Sunday.
It's a record 28th world title for Canada, and its second in three years.
Quebec police identify killer in 1975 cold case murder of teen
May 23, 2023 GMTCanadian police said Tuesday they have solved one of the highest-profile cold cases in Quebec history, linking the 1975 rape and murder of a 16-year-old girl to a West Virginia man who died more than 40 years ago.
TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — Dylan Samberg scored in overtime and the United States beat Sweden 4-3 on Tuesday to finish the group stage with a perfect record at the ice hockey world championship.
Samberg's winner from the slot 1:37 into overtime clinched first place for the United States in Group A, two points in front of Sweden, ahead of Thursday's quarterfinal games.
Canadian appointee rejects probe into China election interference; opposition blasts decision
May 23, 2023 GMTTORONTO (AP) — A Canadian government appointee on Tuesday rejected holding a public inquiry into leaked intelligence that alleged China interfered in Canada’s federal elections, drawing allegations of a cover-up from the Conservative opposition.
Rain, even smoke help fight wildfires in Alberta; new blaze brings evacuation in British Columbia
May 22, 2023 GMTEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Scattered rains and even smoke cover cooled air temperatures and helped efforts to fight wildfires in Alberta over the weekend, officials said Sunday, while a new fire in neighboring British Columbia led to an evacuation order for one rural area.
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Canada’s second-largest airline, WestJet, and its pilots union say they have reached a last-minute deal, averting a strike on Friday before a holiday weekend in the country.
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May 19, 2023 GMTBoy’s Baseball
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Trial was delayed Thursday for a woman who has been in state psychiatric care for more than seven years after being accused of intentionally plowing a car into pedestrians, killing one, on a Las Vegas strip sidewalk in December 2015.
BOSTON (AP) — Top sports officials including New England Patriots owner Jonathan Kraft joined with Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and others Thursday to celebrate the state's participation in the 2026 World Cup and to help unveil Boston Soccer 2026's local branding efforts.
Prince Harry and Meghan’s run from paparazzi is another episode in battle royale with the media
May 18, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — The latest chapter in the drama surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan’s treatment by the tabloid media was much ado about something.
Canadian airline WestJet starts to cancel flights as pilot strike looms, negotiations in stalemate
May 18, 2023 GMTCALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Canada’s second largest airline, WestJet, has started to cancel flights because its talks with a pilots’ union are at an impasse, the carrier said Thursday, jeopardizing travel plans for thousands of passengers ahead of a holiday weekend in Canada.
US beats Austria 4-1 for 4th straight win at ice hockey worlds, Canada eases past Kazakhstan 5-1
May 17, 2023 GMTTAMPERE, Finland (AP) — The United States maintained a perfect record at the ice hockey world championship by beating Austria 4-1 on Wednesday for a fourth straight victory in the group stage.
Lane Hutson and Nick Perbix contributed a goal and an assist each while Rocco Grimaldi and Carter Mazur also scored for the Americans, who moved four points clear atop Group A.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The leaders of South Korea and Canada on Wednesday vowed to strengthen their security and economic cooperation to address challenges posed by North Korea and expand Canadian supplies of minerals crucial to South Korea’s technology industry as they held a summit in Seoul.
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CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — The union for Canada’s second-biggest airline have issued a 72-hour strike notice to WestJet, and they warn the airline could be shut down before the weekend.
The Air Line Pilots Association said in a statement late Monday that pilots plan to begin lawful job action early Friday, which “could include grounding all aircraft and effectively shutting down operations.”
New Hampshire utility proposes transmission line from Canada to carry renewable power to New England
May 10, 2023 GMTThe newest proposal for a major electrical transmission line from Canada that would be able to carry power to New England from Canada, would also be able to send to Quebec renewable energy produced by future power generators off the New England coast or other sources.
Chasing Horse asks Nevada high court to toss sex abuse case
May 10, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — A “Dances With Wolves” actor charged with sexually abusing Indigenous women and girls for more than a decade has asked Nevada's high court to toss his sweeping indictment in state court.
ESPN’s Anderson apologizes for mocking Whitecloud’s name
May 9, 2023 GMTESPN “SportsCenter” anchor John Anderson apologized to Zach Whitecloud, a First Nation member in Canada, on Tuesday after comparing the Vegas Golden Knights defenseman's last name to toilet paper the previous night.
China expels Canadian diplomat in tit-for-tat response
May 9, 2023 GMTBEIJING (AP) — China announced the expulsion of a Canadian diplomat on Tuesday in retaliation for Ottawa ordering a Chinese consular official to leave the country over alleged threats he made against a Canadian lawmaker and his family.
Canada expels China diplomat for alleged threats to lawmaker
May 9, 2023 GMTTORONTO (AP) — The Canadian government is expelling a Chinese diplomat whom Canada’s spy agency alleged was involved in a plot to intimidate an opposition lawmaker and his relatives in Hong Kong.
A senior government official said Toronto-based diplomat Zhao Wei has five days to leave the country.
Mexico search set to find world’s most endangered porpoises
May 8, 2023 GMTMEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican officials and the conservation group Sea Shepherd said Monday that experts will set out in two ships in a bid to locate the few remaining vaquita marina, the world’s most endangered marine mammal.
What is horse racing doing to prevent catastrophic injuries?
May 8, 2023 GMTThe deaths of seven horses at the home of the Kentucky Derby has intensified the debate over the safety of horse racing.
Out-of-control wildfires cause evacuations in western Canada
May 8, 2023 GMTEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Fire crews battled wildfires threatening communities in western Canada on Sunday as cooler temperatures and a bit of rain brought some relief, but officials warned the reprieve came only in some areas.
Canada mulls expelling China diplomat for targeting lawmaker
May 5, 2023 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Canada’s foreign minister said Thursday the country is considering the expulsion of Chinese diplomats over an intelligence agency report saying one of them plotted to intimidate the Hong Kong relatives of a Canadian lawmaker.
Canadian man charged with counseling suicides in 2 deaths
May 3, 2023 GMTBRAMPTON, Ontario (AP) — Police in Canada arrested a man for allegedly selling a lethal substance to people at risk of self-harm and charged him with counseling suicide in the deaths of two Canadians.
Furyk appointed US Presidents Cup captain for 2024 in Canada
May 3, 2023 GMTJim Furyk gets another crack at being U.S. captain for a road game, this time the Presidents Cup in Canada.
The PGA Tour on Tuesday introduced Furyk as captain for the 2024 matches at Royal Montreal, where the Americans will try to win for the 10th consecutive time.
Canadian government proposes ban on assault-style firearms
May 1, 2023 GMTOTTAWA, Canada (AP) — The Canadian government is proposing a ban on assault-style firearms that would apply once legislation now before Parliament comes into force.
Under the scheme announced Monday, the government would make regulations through the Firearms Act to ensure that guns are classified correctly before entering the Canadian market.
Canada contract accord ends strike for most public workers
May 1, 2023 GMTOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — The Canadian government reached a tentative contract agreement Monday with its largest workers union, ending a 12-day strike by more than 120,000 public servants.
The four-year deal affects a majority of the Public Service Alliance of Canada workers, including immigration workers, administrative personnel across various agencies, maintenance workers, port workers and firefighters.
Pope voices willingness to return Indigenous loot, artifacts
April 30, 2023 GMTABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Francis said Sunday that talks were underway to return colonial-era artifacts in the Vatican Museum that were acquired from Indigenous peoples in Canada and voiced a willingness to return other problematic objects in the Vatican’s collection on a case-by-case basis.
Largest powwow draws Indigenous dancers to New Mexico
April 29, 2023 GMTALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Tens of thousands of people gathered in New Mexico on Friday for what organizers bill as the largest powwow in North America.
The annual Gathering of Nations kicked off with a colorful procession of Native American and Indigenous dancers from around the world moving to the beat of traditional drums as they filled an arena at the New Mexico state fairgrounds.
Canada makes new contract offer to striking public workers
April 28, 2023 GMTOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Canada's government made a new contract offer to the country's biggest public workers union Friday as thousands of federal employees remained on strike for a 10th day.
The office of Treasury Board President Mona Fortier called it a ``comprehensive offer″ but provided no details.
US, Canada agree to share data on guns, drug smuggling
April 28, 2023 GMTOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Canada and the United States agreed Friday to share more information about the smuggling of guns and drugs across their shared border, and pledged to review recent incidents of migrants dying along the border.
Global Citizen’s next campaign: Reform climate financing
April 27, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley repeated her call Thursday to rewrite the rules of global development banks to relieve the debts of middle and lower income countries and increase funding for climate adaptation.
Motive may never be known in Canada killings of 11, cops say
April 27, 2023 GMTMELFORT, Saskatchewan (AP) — Police in Canada said Thursday they may never know why a man went on a stabbing rampage that left 11 people dead and 17 injured last year.
Nygard’s lawyer asks Canada court to reconsider extradition
April 26, 2023 GMTWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Lawyers for Peter Nygard on Wednesday asked the Manitoba Court of Appeal to reconsider a U.S. extradition order, citing concerns over the Canadian fashion mogul's health if he were to serve time in the United States.
UN: Delaying help to combat Haiti’s gangs may impact region
April 26, 2023 GMTUNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. special envoy for Haiti on Wednesday urged the immediate deployment of a specialized international force to counter escalating gang violence and develop the Caribbean nation's understaffed and ill-equipped police force.
USMCA commission to open environmental probe of Mexico train
April 26, 2023 GMTMEXICO CITY (AP) — The trilateral Commission for Environmental Cooperation established by the U.S., Mexico and Canada has recommended opening an investigation into Mexico's multibillion-dollar tourist train project on the Yucatán peninsula.
Today in History: April 26, Chernobyl nuclear plant disaster
April 26, 2023 GMTToday in History
Today is Wednesday, April 26, the 116th day of 2023. There are 249 days left in the year.
Canada suspends consular services in Sudan amid crisis
April 23, 2023 GMTOTTAWA, Canada (AP) — Canada suspended its consular services in Sudan on Sunday, saying a rapidly deteriorating situation has made it impossible to safeguard the safety and security of its staff in the capital city of Khartoum.
Canada’s Trudeau hails VW plant as ‘generational’ investment
April 21, 2023 GMTVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — A massive Volkswagen electric battery plant being built in Ontario will create 3,000 jobs and represent a “generational investment” for Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday.
Airport cargo worth millions stolen from Toronto’s airport
April 21, 2023 GMTTORONTO (AP) — A cargo container with gold and other items worth over $20 million Canadian (US$14.8 million) was stolen from Toronto’s Pearson International airport, authorities said Thursday.
Peel Regional Police Inspector Stephen Duivesteyn said a “high value” container was taken from a holding area facility after being unloaded from a plane Monday evening.
9 men trying to enter US from Canada treated for exposure
April 20, 2023 GMTWARROAD, Minn. (AP) — Nine men who entered the United States illegally from Canada were rescued from a sub-freezing bog and given medical treatment for exposure to the cold, authorities said Wednesday.
2023 NBA Coach of the Year Voting
April 19, 2023 GMTSelected by a global panel of 100 sportswriters and broadcasters from the United States and Canada. Voting is on a 5-3-1 basis (x-interim).
Big public union strike in Canada could disrupt tax season
April 19, 2023 GMTOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Almost 100,000 federal workers, including 35,000 from Canada’s tax agency, went on strike Wednesday as Canada’s largest public service union and the federal government continued to negotiate amid warnings of major service disruptions.
CBC ‘pausing’ Twitter after ‘government-funded media’ label
April 18, 2023 GMTTORONTO (AP) — The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation paused its use of Twitter on Monday after the social media platform owned by Elon Musk stamped CBC’s account with a label the public broadcaster says is intended to undermine its credibility.
Former leader of biathlon indicted on corruption charges
April 17, 2023 GMTOSLO, Norway (AP) — The former president of the International Biathlon Union has been indicated in his home country of Norway after accusations he took bribes, authorities said Monday.
Anders Besseberg was president of the sport's governing body for more than 20 years before stepping down in 2018, shortly after Austrian police raided the IBU headquarters.
Hilary Knight’s hat trick leads to gold, USA tops Canada 6-3
April 17, 2023 GMTBRAMPTON, Ontario (AP) — For all the focus on the United States’ young and retooled roster, it was who else but Hilary Knight — the team’s most experienced and accomplished star — who played a pivotal role in securing her nation's 10th women’s world hockey championships gold medal and first in four years.
Muslims around the world consider climate during Ramadan
April 17, 2023 GMTJAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — In the heart of Jakarta, the grand Istiqlal Mosque was built with a vision for it to stand for a thousand years.
The mosque was conceived by Soekarno, Indonesia’s founding father, and was designed as an impressive symbol for the country's independence.
Hockey Canada regains national government funding
April 16, 2023 GMTBRAMPTON, Ontario (AP) — The Canadian government has restored funding to Hockey Canada.
Hockey Canada made the announcement Sunday, adding Canadian sport minister Pascale St-Onge made it official, before the Canada-United States gold medal game at the world women’s hockey championship.
US to face rival Canada in gold medal game at women’s worlds
April 16, 2023 GMTBRAMPTON, Ontario (AP) — Aware of the likelihood of once again facing Canada in the gold medal game of the women’s world hockey championships, United States captain Hilary Knight was quick to take the pressure off her team by suggesting the Americans shouldn't be favored.
Nurse scores in OT, Canada beats Sweden 3-2 to dodge upset
April 14, 2023 GMTBRAMPTON, Ontario (AP) — Sarah Nurse scored at 4:26 of overtime and Canada dodged its biggest women's hockey upset, beating Sweden 3-2 on Thursday night in the world championship quarterfinals.
After scoring in regulation, Nurse took a pass from Sarah Fillier and beat goalie Emma Soderberg with a high shot in the 3-on-3 overtime.
New streaming app to ‘Max’ programming from HBO, Discovery
April 12, 2023 GMTWarner Bros. Discovery unveiled a streaming service Wednesday combining iconic HBO programming such as “The Sopranos” with a mix of unscripted TV series in a push to reap more subscribers from what so far has been a muddled media merger.