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Rainbow flags and politics on display at Montreal Pride parade

Rainbow flags and politics on display at Montreal Pride parade

MONTREAL — Downtown Montreal was awash with rainbow flags on Sunday as thousands of LGBTQ+ community members and their supporters took to the streets for the annual Pride parade.
Carney maintains positive approval rating despite summer cooldown: poll

Carney maintains positive approval rating despite summer cooldown: poll

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney's popularity may be cooling off in the summer but remains broadly positive, a new poll from Abacus Data suggests.
The controversy over Canada's rules on military exports to Israel, explained

The controversy over Canada's rules on military exports to Israel, explained

OTTAWA — A Canadian senator is calling on Ottawa to be more transparent on its policy to restrict arms exports to Israel, following contradictory reports about what manufacturers have been allowed to send to the Middle East.
Indigenous groups question government funding for Métis Nation of Ontario

Indigenous groups question government funding for Métis Nation of Ontario

OTTAWA — First Nations in Ontario and the Manitoba Métis Federation say nearly $1 billion in federal funding went to a group they allege is fraudulently claiming Métis identity.
'No safety rules': Concerns grow as AI-generated videos spread hate online

'No safety rules': Concerns grow as AI-generated videos spread hate online

At first it appears to be a quirky video clip generated by artificial intelligence to make people laugh. In it, a hairy Bigfoot wearing a cowboy hat and a vest emblazoned with the American flag sits behind the wheel of a pickup truck.
10th most wanted man in Canada arrested at Montreal airport: police

10th most wanted man in Canada arrested at Montreal airport: police

MONTREAL — A man who's been on the list of Canada’s top 25 most wanted fugitives for murder and drug trafficking charges in Saskatoon dating back to 2022 has been arrested at the airport in Montreal while police say he was returning to Canada.
Montreal police investigate assault of Jewish father caught in part on video

Montreal police investigate assault of Jewish father caught in part on video

MONTREAL — Montreal police are investigating after a Jewish father was attacked in the city's Villeray—Saint-Michel—Parc-Extension borough on Friday afternoon, an act condemned by much of the political class on Saturday.
Three men stabbed, one fatally, outside bars in Montreal, police say

Three men stabbed, one fatally, outside bars in Montreal, police say

MONTREAL — Montreal police were busy early Saturday dealing with three stabbings in two separate fights at opposite ends of the city, leaving one man dead. Police were called to a bar in the city's Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood at about 2 a.m.
Canada joins international partners to condemn Israel plan to take over Gaza City

Canada joins international partners to condemn Israel plan to take over Gaza City

Canada is joining international partners Saturday in panning Israel's plan to take control of Gaza City approved this week.
Conservative calls on minister to apologize to Christian singer over cancellations

Conservative calls on minister to apologize to Christian singer over cancellations

A Conservative MP is calling on Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault to apologize to U.S.-based Christian musician Sean Feucht after the permits for recent concerts in venues overseen by Parks Canada were revoked.