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AI-generated hoaxes pose a 'persistent threat' to public safety: intel analysis

AI-generated hoaxes pose a 'persistent threat' to public safety: intel analysis

OTTAWA — Violent extremists who lack the means to carry out an attack in Canada could compensate by perpetrating hoaxes with the help of artificial intelligence, says a newly released analysis.
Upcoming lunar mission highlights busy stretch for Canadian astronauts, space agency

Upcoming lunar mission highlights busy stretch for Canadian astronauts, space agency

Less than a year away from a historic trip around the moon, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen says humankind's upcoming missions to further explore deep space will inspire future generations, just as NASA's Apollo expeditions sparked his passion.
Police arrest man after claim of gun in Ali trial, as girl's brother assails lawyers

Police arrest man after claim of gun in Ali trial, as girl's brother assails lawyers

VANCOUVER — Ibrahim Ali's trial ended last week with his conviction for first-degree murder, but fallout continued Tuesday with Vancouver police saying they arrested a man after allegations a loaded gun was brought to the trial, and the victim's brot
Rights boss starts inquiry into Vancouver police media restrictions at camp removal

Rights boss starts inquiry into Vancouver police media restrictions at camp removal

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's Human Rights Commissioner has launched an inquiry into police restrictions on media covering the dismantling of a homeless camp in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside in April.
Canada breaks with long-standing Israel stance at UN in voting for Gaza ceasefire

Canada breaks with long-standing Israel stance at UN in voting for Gaza ceasefire

OTTAWA — Canada voted in favour of a non-binding resolution at the United Nations on Tuesday that calls for "an immediate humanitarian ceasefire" between Israel and Hamas, in a move that broke with years of Canadian policy and shocked Jewish groups.
Human trafficking charges laid against Quebec man in B.C., RCMP say

Human trafficking charges laid against Quebec man in B.C., RCMP say

KELOWNA — Police in Montreal have arrested a 36-year-old man for Mounties in Kelowna, B.C., on multiple charges of human trafficking.
Quebec cold case: Prison inmate charged with 1st-degree murder in girl's 1994 killing

Quebec cold case: Prison inmate charged with 1st-degree murder in girl's 1994 killing

MONTREAL — A 61-year-old Quebec prison inmate with 89 criminal convictions has been charged in the killing of a young girl in a Montreal suburb nearly three decades ago.
Ukrainian president in U.S. capital pushing gridlocked lawmakers to advance aid funds

Ukrainian president in U.S. capital pushing gridlocked lawmakers to advance aid funds

WASHINGTON — Ukraine's battle-weary president was back in the U.S. capital Tuesday for the second time in three months, hoping to help bridge all-too-familiar political fault lines on Capitol Hill that pose an existential threat to his country.
Revealing allegations on Nijjar death meant to 'put a chill' on India, Trudeau says

Revealing allegations on Nijjar death meant to 'put a chill' on India, Trudeau says

OTTAWA — Safety concerns in the Sikh community — and the need to "put a chill on India" — played into the choice to publicly reveal a possible link between India's government and the killing of a Canadian, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in an int
Carolyn Bennett stepping down as Liberal MP for Toronto-St. Paul's after 26 years

Carolyn Bennett stepping down as Liberal MP for Toronto-St. Paul's after 26 years

OTTAWA — Longtime Liberal Carolyn Bennett says she is retiring as the MP for Toronto-St. Paul's after 26 years.