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In the news today: Third confidence vote today, foreign interference panel continues

In the news today: Third confidence vote today, foreign interference panel continues

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
JD Vance and Tim Walz face off during U.S. vice-presidential debate

JD Vance and Tim Walz face off during U.S. vice-presidential debate

SAINT PAUL — Tim Walz and JD Vance played attack dog for their presidential partner in a policy-focused debate about the economy, inflation and rising tensions in the Middle East.
B.C. father and daughter accuse Canadian Tire, security company of racism, profiling

B.C. father and daughter accuse Canadian Tire, security company of racism, profiling

An Indigenous father and daughter in British Columbia are accusing Canadian Tire and its third-party security company of racial profiling and racism after they say he was singled out at a store in Coquitlam and an employee responded with a racist comment.
Canada condemns Iran's strikes on Israel, reiterates calls for ceasefire

Canada condemns Iran's strikes on Israel, reiterates calls for ceasefire

In the House of Commons, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre demanded the government say unequivocally that Israel has the right to defend itself.
B.C. parties lean into ideology as Greens release tax-heavy election platform

B.C. parties lean into ideology as Greens release tax-heavy election platform

British Columbia's three major parties leaned into their ideological divides Tuesday, with the Green Party the first to release a full platform ahead of this month's provincial election.
Bloc pushes government on pension pact as Liberals survive non-confidence vote

Bloc pushes government on pension pact as Liberals survive non-confidence vote

OTTAWA — The Liberal government survived a second non-confidence vote in as many weeks Tuesday, once again putting off the possibility Canada would be plunged into an immediate election campaign.
Media veterans tell inquiry of pervasive influence wielded by China, India in Canada

Media veterans tell inquiry of pervasive influence wielded by China, India in Canada

OTTAWA — The Chinese community in Canada has long been caught in the crosshairs of political discourse, disinformation and propaganda originating from the Communist Party in Beijing, a media industry veteran told a public inquiry Tuesday.
Hoggard takes stand in sex assault trial, denies that he raped complainant

Hoggard takes stand in sex assault trial, denies that he raped complainant

Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard took the stand in his sexual assault trial on Tuesday, denying that he raped his accuser and painting a dramatically different picture of their encounter eight years ago.
Canadian government not ordering Novavax's protein-based COVID-19 vaccine this year

Canadian government not ordering Novavax's protein-based COVID-19 vaccine this year

Novavax's vaccine has been touted as an alternative to the mRNA vaccines, but Health Canada says a very small portion of the doses ordered in 2023 were used.
Quebec premier floats idea of 'waiting zones' in Canada for asylum seekers

Quebec premier floats idea of 'waiting zones' in Canada for asylum seekers

Quebec Premier François Legault told reporters that Canada should take inspiration from France, where people arriving by boat, train or plane can be placed in a waiting zone for up to 26 days under certain circumstances.