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Montreal archdiocese says priest found guilty of sexual assault has been defrocked

Montreal archdiocese says priest found guilty of sexual assault has been defrocked

MONTREAL — A priest sentenced in 2019 for abusing two boys has been formally stripped of his priesthood, Montreal's archdiocese said Friday.
For Mi'kmaq fishers, dreams of a peaceful harvest on N.S. waters repeatedly dashed

For Mi'kmaq fishers, dreams of a peaceful harvest on N.S. waters repeatedly dashed

HALIFAX — Mi'kmaw fisherman Robert Syliboy says he dreams of peacefully trapping lobster off the shores of southwestern Nova Scotia.
Federal study details workers hit hardest by tax, benefit system for extra earnings

Federal study details workers hit hardest by tax, benefit system for extra earnings

OTTAWA — Newly released documents show Finance Department officials calculated that workers near the bottom of the income ladder are dinged hardest for extra earnings than anybody else, including those at the top.
Ottawa police investigating hate-motivated graffiti incident at National War Memorial

Ottawa police investigating hate-motivated graffiti incident at National War Memorial

OTTAWA — Police in Ottawa are investigating an incident of hate-motivated graffiti at the National War Memorial.
Hospitals, long-term care homes have little room for second-wave surge, inquiry hears

Hospitals, long-term care homes have little room for second-wave surge, inquiry hears

Hospitals and long-term care homes are nearly at capacity and won't be able to handle a surge in COVID-19 patients during the second wave of the pandemic, an independent commission has heard.
After Ohio's OMG debate, chastened Trump follows rules, mostly, in rematch with Biden

After Ohio's OMG debate, chastened Trump follows rules, mostly, in rematch with Biden

WASHINGTON, Wash. — Donald Trump appeared to do something Thursday he rarely does: follow someone else's advice. The U.S.
High-stakes drama over possible election fizzles in Ottawa: In The News for Oct. 23

High-stakes drama over possible election fizzles in Ottawa: In The News for Oct. 23

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Oct. 23... What we are watching in Canada...
B.C. political leaders campaign for votes on last day before voting begins

B.C. political leaders campaign for votes on last day before voting begins

VANCOUVER — The B.C. election campaign is in its last day with the main opponents to the NDP sounding a familiar refrain in their final pitch for votes. Both the B.C.
Search resumes for N.L. man missing in B.C. after help sought from prime minister

Search resumes for N.L. man missing in B.C. after help sought from prime minister

The father of a Newfoundland and Labrador man missing in British Columbia says a discovered piece of fabric has spurred officials to resume the search.
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 6:15 p.m. British Columbia has hit another daily record high with 274 new COVID-19 infections. Provincial health officer Dr.
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