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Woman accusing ex-MP Saganash of sex assault files suit after criminal case diverted

Woman accusing ex-MP Saganash of sex assault files suit after criminal case diverted

OTTAWA — A woman accusing former New Democrat MP Romeo Saganash of sexual assault has filed a civil suit, saying she never wanted prosecutors to divert his criminal charge to a restorative justice program.
Conservatives continue to out-fundraise all other federal parties

Conservatives continue to out-fundraise all other federal parties

OTTAWA — The Opposition Conservatives continue to out-fundraise other federal parties, bringing in millions more than all the others combined in the first three months of the year. The Tories raised nearly $10.
Quebec policy restricting gender-neutral bathrooms in schools enters into effect

Quebec policy restricting gender-neutral bathrooms in schools enters into effect

Quebec's new rules banning the construction of shared gender-neutral bathrooms in schools come into effect today.
Ontario's police watchdog continues probe of high-speed pursuit involving fatal crash

Ontario's police watchdog continues probe of high-speed pursuit involving fatal crash

The investigation continues into a collision that killed two grandparents and their infant grandchild during a high-speed police chase on the wrong way of Highway 401 east of Toronto.
In the news today: McGill asks police for help, Trans Mountain expansion starts up

In the news today: McGill asks police for help, Trans Mountain expansion starts up

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
McGill requests 'police assistance' to remove pro-Palestinian encampment on campus

McGill requests 'police assistance' to remove pro-Palestinian encampment on campus

MONTREAL — On the fourth day of a pro-Palestinian encampment on the lower field of McGill University, the school said it called police to dismantle the site and two students went to court to suspend protests at the downtown campus.
Lawyers for man accused of killing Manitoba women argue publicity creates juror bias

Lawyers for man accused of killing Manitoba women argue publicity creates juror bias

WINNIPEG — A psychologist who went over hundreds of media stories about the killings of four women in Winnipeg says pretrial publicity creates bias in jurors. Dr.
Hosting costs for 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver double, may hit $581M

Hosting costs for 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver double, may hit $581M

VANCOUVER — Organizers of the seven FIFA World Cup soccer matches coming to Vancouver in 2026 say the estimated cost of hosting the event has more than doubled in the last two years.
Man charged with aggravated assault in one of two White Rock, B.C., stabbings: RCMP

Man charged with aggravated assault in one of two White Rock, B.C., stabbings: RCMP

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia homicide investigators say a man from Surrey has been charged with aggravated assault in relation to one of two stabbings in White Rock, B.C.
B.C. judge refuses to seal documents alleging RCMP bullying against Surrey police

B.C. judge refuses to seal documents alleging RCMP bullying against Surrey police

VANCOUVER — B.C. Supreme Court Justice Kevin Loo says court documents detailing alleged bullying and harassment of Surrey Police Service members by the RCMP shouldn't be kept from the public.
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