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40 women in California launch suit against Montreal-based parent company of Pornhub

40 women in California launch suit against Montreal-based parent company of Pornhub

MONTREAL — A Montreal-based company that runs a popular porn website is being sued by 40 women in California who claim it continues to profit from pornographic videos of them that were published without their full consent.
No funds for provinces that don't agree to improve long-term care standards, PM hints

No funds for provinces that don't agree to improve long-term care standards, PM hints

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is hinting that provinces that don't want to work with Ottawa to improve standards in long-term care homes won't get federal funding.
O'Toole walks back words on residential schools amid backlash

O'Toole walks back words on residential schools amid backlash

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole is walking back comments on the original mission of residential schools after social-media backlash and searing criticism from First Nations leaders, New Democrats and Liberals.
Scallop dragger sinking: Another wave of grief hits Nova Scotia

Scallop dragger sinking: Another wave of grief hits Nova Scotia

HILLSBURN, N.S. — After a year that has brought so much suffering to Nova Scotia, six families in a remote corner of the province are having to cope yet another loss following the sinking of a scallop dragger Tuesday.
Response crews to spend holiday at site of sunken cargo ship fuel leak

Response crews to spend holiday at site of sunken cargo ship fuel leak

BLIGH ISLAND — The Canadian Coast Guard says fuel that is leaking from a shipwreck on the west coast of Vancouver Island has been found on shore and oiled at least two animals.
Food insecurity during COVID-19 pandemic linked to poor mental health: StatCan

Food insecurity during COVID-19 pandemic linked to poor mental health: StatCan

OTTAWA — Canadians who worried about having enough food during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic this spring were more likely to perceive their mental health as poor and report anxiety symptoms than those who did not, Statistics Canada said in
Fighting systemic racism, extremism will be priority for next military chief: Trudeau

Fighting systemic racism, extremism will be priority for next military chief: Trudeau

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says one of the top priorities for the next commander of the Canadian Armed Forces will be tackling systemic racism and rooting extremism from the ranks.
Federal long-term plan to increase hydrogen use focuses on regional hubs

Federal long-term plan to increase hydrogen use focuses on regional hubs

The federal government has introduced a plan to greatly increase the use of hydrogen as a low-carbon fuel to help meet Canada's climate targets.
The net-zero zone: A Canada without emissions requires massive effort

The net-zero zone: A Canada without emissions requires massive effort

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson appears ready to deal with opposition parties to secure the votes he needs to get his net-zero legislation through Parliament next year.
Woman walking with kids killed by runaway cargo vehicle in Surrey: RCMP

Woman walking with kids killed by runaway cargo vehicle in Surrey: RCMP

SURREY, B.C. — Police say a woman who had been walking with two children is dead after being struck by a cargo delivery vehicle that had no driver. RCMP in Surrey, B.C., received a report on Tuesday of a crash involving two vehicles and a pedestrian.
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