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Questions raised about safety of Old Montreal building destroyed by fatal fire

Questions raised about safety of Old Montreal building destroyed by fatal fire

MONTREAL — More than a week after a fatal fire tore through a building in Old Montreal, accounts from former tenants and victims of the blaze are raising questions about the safety of the heritage property.
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Asylum seeker deal between U.S. and Canada won't stop drama at border, advocates say

Asylum seeker deal between U.S. and Canada won't stop drama at border, advocates say

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — About a dozen asylum seekers hoping to start a new life in Canada saw their plans hit a snag on Saturday afternoon when they learned an unofficial crossing between the Canadian and U.S. border no longer offered the safe passage they'd come to expect.
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Huge, deconsecrated Roman Catholic church in N.S. Acadian community now up for sale

Huge, deconsecrated Roman Catholic church in N.S. Acadian community now up for sale

HALIFAX — A huge, deconsecrated Roman Catholic church that has been a landmark to the Acadian community in southwestern Nova Scotia is up for sale
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St. John's, N.L., airport closed after late night fire on 2nd floor forces evacuation

St. John's, N.L., airport closed after late night fire on 2nd floor forces evacuation

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A fire at the international airport in St. John's, N.L., resulted in the passenger terminal being closed late Friday night with the reopening set for Sunday evening as a cleanup continued.
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Montreal artist won't change puppet that community groups say looks like blackface

Montreal artist won't change puppet that community groups say looks like blackface

MONTREAL — A theatre performance for children featuring a puppet that has been described as racist is continuing in the Montreal area.
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Security adviser warned PM of public concerns on foreign agent registry: memo

Security adviser warned PM of public concerns on foreign agent registry: memo

OTTAWA — A newly released memo shows the prime minister's national security adviser warned him to expect some pushback from planned public consultations about a foreign agent registry, given that countries have used such registries as tools of control
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Punishment of First World War soldiers for sexual orientation detailed in new study

Punishment of First World War soldiers for sexual orientation detailed in new study

OTTAWA — Frederick Lea Hardy died fighting for Canada near Vimy Ridge in the First World War. Shortly before being killed in action, the teenager spent time in prison doing hard labour as a military punishment for his sexuality.
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Tennis play doesn’t deter Stanley Park herons from courtship, nest building: expert

Tennis play doesn’t deter Stanley Park herons from courtship, nest building: expert

VANCOUVER — A breeding colony of blue herons in Vancouver's Stanley Park is anything but normal; it's a noisy, busy place with many human activities, yet experts say the birds somehow thrive.
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No winning ticket sold for Friday's $50 million Lotto Max jackpot

There was no winning ticket sold in Friday's Lotto Max $50 million draw. The jackpot for the next draw on March 28 will be an estimated $55 million with four $1 million Maxmillion prizes up for grabs. The Canadian Press
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Biden and Trudeau toast to friendship, hope and family at gala dinner

Biden and Trudeau toast to friendship, hope and family at gala dinner

OTTAWA — U.S. President Joe Biden stayed in Ottawa during his short trip north of the border, but the catering team from the National Arts Centre took him on a cross-Canada culinary tour Friday evening.
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