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Montreal police, prosecutors launch project to better address strangulation cases

Montreal police, prosecutors launch project to better address strangulation cases

Montreal police and the Quebec prosecutor's office are launching a pilot project to help authorities better address domestic violence-related strangulations, which they say are among the strongest indicators a victim may eventually be killed by their
Air France flight from Paris to Seattle lands in Iqaluit after heat smell in cabin

Air France flight from Paris to Seattle lands in Iqaluit after heat smell in cabin

IQALUIT, Nunavut — A plane travelling from Paris to Seattle was forced to make an emergency landing in Iqaluit after there was a heat smell in the cabin during the flight.
Security guard at Drake's home seriously injured in overnight shooting

Security guard at Drake's home seriously injured in overnight shooting

TORONTO — Drake's sprawling Toronto mansion was surrounded by police on Tuesday after a security guard working outside the rapper's residence was seriously injured in an overnight shooting.
Israel's military operation in Rafah 'completely unacceptable,' Joly says

Israel's military operation in Rafah 'completely unacceptable,' Joly says

OTTAWA — Liberal ministers expressed disappointment and dismay Tuesday in response to Israel's invasion of the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip — the last refuge for displaced Palestinians in the territory.
The latest developments on the shooting outside Drake's Toronto mansion

The latest developments on the shooting outside Drake's Toronto mansion

A security guard was shot outside rapper Drake's mansion in Toronto and is now in hospital as police continue to investigate. Here are the latest developments (all times eastern): 3 p.m.
Six Canadian children repatriated from detention in Syria, Global Affairs Canada says

Six Canadian children repatriated from detention in Syria, Global Affairs Canada says

OTTAWA — Six Canadian children have been repatriated from detention in northeastern Syria, but the whereabouts of their mother remained unclear Tuesday.
India envoy says Canada must rebuild brand after international student deaths

India envoy says Canada must rebuild brand after international student deaths

OTTAWA — India's envoy to Ottawa says Canadians need to rebuild the country's brand as a destination for bright minds, lamenting that a number of international students have died after being exploited.
Environment Canada agrees to priority assessment for chemical linked to salmon deaths

Environment Canada agrees to priority assessment for chemical linked to salmon deaths

OTTAWA — The federal government has agreed to prioritize environmental assessment for a chemical used in tire rubber that has been linked to the deaths of Pacific salmon.
Official languages commissioner sees complaints drop by more than half in past year

Official languages commissioner sees complaints drop by more than half in past year

OTTAWA — The number of complaints from Canadians who say their language rights weren't respected dropped by more than half last year, but the official languages commissioner says it's too early to say there is a downward trend.
In the news today: India envoy to speak, days after RCMP arrests

In the news today: India envoy to speak, days after RCMP arrests

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...