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Liberal government not immune from auto thefts: 48 vehicles stolen in recent years

Liberal government not immune from auto thefts: 48 vehicles stolen in recent years

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are trying to crack down on a scourge of auto thefts across the country. Recently released data show the federal government, too, is struggling to keep its own vehicles away from thieves.
Protests as three Indian nationals face B.C. court, accused of Nijjar murder

Protests as three Indian nationals face B.C. court, accused of Nijjar murder

SURREY, B.C. — Three Indian nationals accused of murdering Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar have appeared by video in a British Columbia court, with scores of Sikh community members inside and outside the hearing.
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.
Separate controversial Criminal Code changes from Online Harms Act, advocates urge

Separate controversial Criminal Code changes from Online Harms Act, advocates urge

OTTAWA — More than 15 civil society groups are urging the justice minister to hive off proposed changes to the Criminal Code and Canadian Human Rights Act from a bill aimed at tackling online harms.
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.
Liberal foreign interference bill includes some 'good tools' for RCMP: commissioner

Liberal foreign interference bill includes some 'good tools' for RCMP: commissioner

OTTAWA — The head of the RCMP says proposed federal legislation would equip the national police force with some "good tools" to address foreign interference.
Israel's military operation in Rafah 'completely unacceptable,' Joly says

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

OTTAWA — Canada's foreign minister says Israel's invasion of the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip is "completely unacceptable," and she's holding out hope that ceasefire talks will prevail.
The latest developments on the shooting outside Drake's Toronto mansion

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

One man has been sent to hospital after a shooting outside rapper Drake's mansion in Toronto. Police have taped off the area as they continue to investigate. Here are the latest developments (all times eastern): 11:30 a.m. Toronto Police Insp.
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.
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 — The Global Affairs Department says six Canadian children have been repatriated from detention in northeastern Syria.