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Quebec anti-corruption police arrest retired judge, say he inflated hours worked

Quebec anti-corruption police arrest retired judge, say he inflated hours worked

MONTREAL — Quebec anti-corruption police say they have arrested a retired municipal court judge for fraud. Police say Jean Herbert, who sat on the municipal court in Longueuil, Que.
Feds appeal decision requiring action on 'appalling' level of judicial vacancies

Feds appeal decision requiring action on 'appalling' level of judicial vacancies

OTTAWA — The federal government is challenging a court decision directing it to step up the pace of judicial appointments to address an "untenable" number of vacancies.
'This tragedy has shaken me': Ottawa father of slain family thanks public for support

'This tragedy has shaken me': Ottawa father of slain family thanks public for support

OTTAWA — The surviving father of an attack that Ottawa's mayor has called one of the city's worst cases of mass violence is thanking the public for its support.
COVID was a good chance to study what the animals did while humans were locked down

COVID was a good chance to study what the animals did while humans were locked down

VANCOUVER — The COVID-19 lockdown for humans was not an opportunity for wildlife to run free, in fact a new study found herbivores tend to be more active around people, while carnivores remained hidden.
A closer look at the legacy of former prime minister Brian Mulroney

A closer look at the legacy of former prime minister Brian Mulroney

OTTAWA — Former prime minister Brian Mulroney died on Feb. 29, in Palm Beach, Fla., at the age of 84. He was first elected in 1984 following the largest majority mandate in Canada's history, and was re-elected in 1988.
More families will be allowed to apply to come to Canada from Gaza: Miller

More families will be allowed to apply to come to Canada from Gaza: Miller

OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Marc Miller says Canada will allow more people trapped in Gaza who have extended family members in Canada to apply for temporary refuge — but he admits the move is "cold comfort.
Transgender people bear brunt of misinformation about gender identity, experts say

Transgender people bear brunt of misinformation about gender identity, experts say

MONTREAL — Misinformation surrounding gender identity is pervasive and it has a profound impact on the mental health of transgender and non-binary people, advocates say.
Federal environment minister gives Quebec May 1 deadline for caribou protection plan

Federal environment minister gives Quebec May 1 deadline for caribou protection plan

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault has once again threatened to invoke federal powers to protect Quebec's endangered woodland caribou.
Full list of nominations announced by the National Newspaper Awards

Full list of nominations announced by the National Newspaper Awards

TORONTO — The National Newspaper Awards have announced finalists for their annual journalism honours, which include four nominations for the national news agency The Canadian Press.
The Canadian Press is nominated for four National Newspaper Awards

The Canadian Press is nominated for four National Newspaper Awards

TORONTO — The Canadian Press has been nominated for four National Newspaper Awards, the annual honours that recognize achievements in print and digital journalism. Its coverage of the McDougall Creek Wildfire in West Kelowna, B.C.
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