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Quebec legislature unanimously condemns human rights commission's Christmas criticism

Quebec legislature unanimously condemns human rights commission's Christmas criticism

Quebec's legislature has unanimously adopted a motion in defence of Christmas.
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After concerns, Ottawa pauses work on $2-million contract for help on unmarked graves

After concerns, Ottawa pauses work on $2-million contract for help on unmarked graves

The federal government has paused and plans to reworka $2-million contract with an international group hired to provide advice on identifying and locating the unmarked graves of children who attended residential schools.
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Quebec coroner recommends better training at ski hills after six-year-old's death

Quebec coroner recommends better training at ski hills after six-year-old's death

MONTREAL — A Quebec coroner is asking provincial and federal ski bodies to review their training and safety practices after a six-year-old girl died when she was dragged by a T-bar lift during a ski lesson in January.
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Respondents to Bank of Canada questionnaire largely oppose creating a digital loonie

Respondents to Bank of Canada questionnaire largely oppose creating a digital loonie

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada’s public consultations on the creation of a digital Canadian dollar reveal most respondents are opposed to it.
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Investigation opened after Saguenay, Que., police kill man allegedly armed with knife

Investigation opened after Saguenay, Que., police kill man allegedly armed with knife

SAGUENAY, Que. — Quebec's police watchdog says it is investigating after police in Saguenay, Que., shot and killed a man who was allegedly armed with a knife.
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Preliminary hearing scheduled for March in Laval daycare bus crash deaths

Preliminary hearing scheduled for March in Laval daycare bus crash deaths

LAVAL, Que. — The preliminary hearing for a man accused of killing two children in February when he allegedly drove a city bus into a Laval, Que., daycare is set to begin on March 25.
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El Niño brings a warm start to winter, but that could change: Weather Network

El Niño brings a warm start to winter, but that could change: Weather Network

El Niño is associated with warmer-than-normal ocean temperatures in the tropical region of the Pacific Ocean to the west of South America, which affects the global jet stream pattern.
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Three in four Canadians say higher immigration is worsening housing crisis: poll

Three in four Canadians say higher immigration is worsening housing crisis: poll

Nearly two-thirds of respondents said the volume of newcomers is also adding pressure to the country's education systems.
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In the news today: Canadian housing, health-care woes fuelled by higher immigration?

In the news today: Canadian housing, health-care woes fuelled by higher immigration?

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
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Tortoise Frank the Tank, found wandering bok choy field, gets a new home in B.C.

Tortoise Frank the Tank, found wandering bok choy field, gets a new home in B.C.

Sulcata tortoises can live 100 years or more.
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