Around Canada

The Romanian and Indian families who drowned during a human smuggling run into the U.S. in 2023 were transported close to the Canadian-U.S. border by an organized crime network the RCMP was already building a case against. Court documents outline the complexities of the network. Records reveal Montreal-based human smuggling …

Air Transat is matching its fellow Canadian airlines, including Air Canada and WestJet, and ending free carry-on baggage for some of its cheapest fares.  Travellers to some destinations will only be able to bring a personal item on board to avoid fees. Air Transat will no longer offer free carry-on …

A new project to build homes for the homeless out of old shipping containers in Gatineau, Que., is proving a success, advocates say.  Village Transitiôn hopes to increase its 40 units to 100. These shipping containers are being used to provide a safe, warm place for people who would otherwise …

With the threat of U.S. tariffs looming at the beginning of March, Quebec government officials are looking for ways to diversify the province’s economy, which has historically relied on American markets. What would that entail across different sectors?  Expanding to new markets might be worthwhile investment, expert says. With the …

The federal government’s official publication posted the notice Friday evening, indicating that Governor General Mary Simon ordered the termination of Sainte-Marie’s appointment on Jan. 3.  Notice made one year after CBC’s The Fifth Estate investigation. Buffy Sainte-Marie’s Order of Canada has been terminated, nearly three decades after she was appointed …

A Manitoba woman is fighting to have her sister’s death investigated as a homicide after she was found unconscious outside on a freezing cold night and later discovered to be covered in bruises. April Woodhouse, 50, died in hospital after her body was found on Jan. 31 lying at the …

China may have launched a “disparaging” and “malicious” campaign against Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland on the social media platform WeChat, according to the task force set up to monitor foreign election interference.  SITE estimates up to 3 million WeChat users saw campaign globally. China may have launched a “disparaging” …

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will try to strengthen Canada’s trade and security ties over the next five days with European allies also facing threats from U.S. President Donald Trump over their economy and sovereignty. PM meeting with EU leaders, NATO secretary general. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will try to strengthen …

Canada’s unemployment rate unexpectedly fell and the economy posted another solid month of job gains, Statistics Canada says, signalling that joblessness has started to ease. Youth unemployment also dropped after elevated rate most of last year. Canada’s unemployment rate unexpectedly fell and the economy posted another solid month of job …

The Ontario election campaign is in full swing — which you may have noticed because of an unsolicited text message from PC Leader Doug Ford. Here’s a quick look at how the race unfolded during the first full week of campaigning. Key takeaways from the 1st full week of the …