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Legault 'shocked' by Montreal teacher scandal, pledges to toughen secularism controls

Legault 'shocked' by Montreal teacher scandal, pledges to toughen secularism controls

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault says he is shocked that a group of 11 teachers in Montreal tried to introduce "Islamist concepts" into a public school.
Politicians remember Parliament Hill attack a decade later

Politicians remember Parliament Hill attack a decade later

OTTAWA — Federal politicians are marking the 10th anniversary of the deadly shooting on Parliament Hill that killed a 24-year-old reservist and forced the prime minister and MPs into lockdown for hours.
New Brunswick Liberals win majority, Susan Holt first woman to lead province

New Brunswick Liberals win majority, Susan Holt first woman to lead province

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick voters have elected a Liberal majority government, tossing out the incumbent Progressive Conservatives after six years in power and handing the reins to the first woman ever to lead the province.
Veteran Quebec TV exec Marie-Philippe Bouchard named new CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada

Veteran Quebec TV exec Marie-Philippe Bouchard named new CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada

OTTAWA — A seasoned Quebec television executive has been appointed as the next president and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada. Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge says Marie-Philippe Bouchard will step into the top role at Canada's public broadcaster.
In the news today: Liberal victory shifts political landscape in N.B.

In the news today: Liberal victory shifts political landscape in N.B.

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Liberal victory shifts political landscape in N.B.
Premier-designate of New Brunswick, Susan Holt, is first woman to lead the province

Premier-designate of New Brunswick, Susan Holt, is first woman to lead the province

FREDERICTON — After her party won a majority government in the New Brunswick election on Monday, Liberal Leader Susan Holt thanked all the women who came before her.
A look at Susan Holt, Liberal premier-designate of New Brunswick

A look at Susan Holt, Liberal premier-designate of New Brunswick

FREDERICTON — A look at Susan Holt, premier-designate and leader of the New Brunswick Liberal party. Born: April 22, 1977. Early years: Raised in Fredericton, she attended Queen’s University in Kingston, Ont.
Here is the latest on the New Brunswick election

Here is the latest on the New Brunswick election

The New Brunswick Liberal Party has won a majority government, and Susan Holt will become the first woman to lead the province. Here's the latest from election night. All times are ADT. 10:15 p.m.
Potential listeria contamination causes frozen waffle recall in Canada, U.S.

Potential listeria contamination causes frozen waffle recall in Canada, U.S.

An American food manufacturing company has issued a voluntary recall of various frozen waffle products in the United States and Canada because of potential listeria contamination.
Two dead, one missing in B.C. after mudslide, road washout triggered by heavy rain

Two dead, one missing in B.C. after mudslide, road washout triggered by heavy rain

Police in British Columbia say two people are dead and another is missing, thought to be inside a submerged vehicle, after a weekend of torrential rain that triggered mudslides, road washouts and localized flooding.