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Former journalist Joyce Napier named Canada's ambassador to the Vatican

Former journalist Joyce Napier named Canada's ambassador to the Vatican

OTTAWA — Longtime Ottawa journalist Joyce Napier is headed to the Vatican as Canada's new ambassador.
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Jewish students say they don't feel safe, as MPs probe antisemitism at universities

Jewish students say they don't feel safe, as MPs probe antisemitism at universities

OTTAWA — Jewish students from major Canadian universities appeared on Parliament Hill today to raise the alarm about a rise in antisemitism on their campuses amid the Israel-Hamas war.
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Health minister committed to fixing dental-care double standard for hygienists

Health minister committed to fixing dental-care double standard for hygienists

OTTAWA — The federal health minister says he isn't convinced by the rationale used to deny independent hygienists equal reimbursement for the same services dentists' offices offer under a new national plan.
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Nearly half of Canadians are opposed to university protest encampments, poll suggests

Nearly half of Canadians are opposed to university protest encampments, poll suggests

OTTAWA — A new opinion poll suggests nearly half of Canadians oppose the pro-Palestinian encampments that have cropped up on some university campuses.
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Public service unions promise 'summer of discontent' over in-office policy

Public service unions promise 'summer of discontent' over in-office policy

OTTAWA — Public service unions say they'll launch further legal challenges and grievances over new rules that federal employees must work from the office at least three days a week.
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Feds defend carbon capture technology, urge other parties to pass tax credit

Feds defend carbon capture technology, urge other parties to pass tax credit

OTTAWA — Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says carbon capture technology is not too expensive or ineffective. Wilkinson is defending carbon sequestration systems after a high-profile project in Alberta was abandoned over its price tag.
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London Drugs president says sorry for cyber breach, no evidence customer data taken

London Drugs president says sorry for cyber breach, no evidence customer data taken

RICHMOND, B.C. — The president of London Drugs has issued a letter apologizing for a cybersecurity incident that forced the company to close stores for more than a week, but he says there's no evidence customer databases were compromised.
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Quebec premier defends new museum on Québécois nation after Indigenous criticism

Quebec premier defends new museum on Québécois nation after Indigenous criticism

Quebec Premier François Legault is defending his comments about a new history museum after he was accused by a prominent First Nations group of trying to erase their history.
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Canucks viewing parties to start Sunday in Vancouver park, far from downtown

Canucks viewing parties to start Sunday in Vancouver park, far from downtown

VANCOUVER — The City of Vancouver will host viewing parties for the Canucks' Round 2 playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers starting with Game 3 on Sunday.
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B.C. court date set for third suspect in Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing

B.C. court date set for third suspect in Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing

SURREY, B.C. — A court date has been set for the third man charged with the murder of British Columbia Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, coinciding with that of the other two suspects. Case listings from Surrey Provincial Court in B.C.
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