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Two New Brunswick men cleared of 1983 murder fear they will die without compensation

Two New Brunswick men cleared of 1983 murder fear they will die without compensation

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Walter Gillespie opens his fridge and shows his meagre supplies — a loaf of bread, eggs, peanut butter and juice. There are also a few cans of beans stacked in a cupboard in the 80-year-old's Saint John, N.B., apartment.
Quaker cereals and granola bars recalled due to possible salmonella contamination

Quaker cereals and granola bars recalled due to possible salmonella contamination

OTTAWA — Quaker Canada is announcing a voluntary recall of more than three dozen types of cereals and granola bars due to possible exposure to salmonella.
In the news today: U.S and U.K. attack Houthi sites in Yemen with Canadian support

In the news today: U.S and U.K. attack Houthi sites in Yemen with Canadian support

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... U.S., U.K. carry out airstrikes against Houthis in Yemen with Canadian support U.S.
U.S., U.K. carry out airstrikes against Houthis in Yemen with Canadian support

U.S., U.K. carry out airstrikes against Houthis in Yemen with Canadian support

The U.S.-led operation in the region was launched in response to a Houthi campaign of drone and missile attacks on commercial ships that began after the start of the Israel-Hamas war. 
B.C. man sentenced to five years in death of off-duty police officer

B.C. man sentenced to five years in death of off-duty police officer

Fifty-five-year-old Const. Allan Young died several days after a July 2020 altercation while he was visiting Nelson, B.C.
Vancouver festival drops play 'The Runner' over Gaza tension, in second cancellation

Vancouver festival drops play 'The Runner' over Gaza tension, in second cancellation

VANCOUVER — Organizers of a performing arts festival in Vancouver have cancelled a play that addresses ethical dilemmas in the Middle East, citing friction caused by the Israel-Hamas war.
Former federal NDP leader Ed Broadbent, social democracy stalwart, dead at 87

Former federal NDP leader Ed Broadbent, social democracy stalwart, dead at 87

OTTAWA — Ed Broadbent, the affable advocate of social democracy whose principled leadership helped build the modern New Democratic Party and made him a titan of 20th century Canadian politics, has died. He was 87.
B.C. writer Galloway can proceed with defamation lawsuit against rape accuser: court

B.C. writer Galloway can proceed with defamation lawsuit against rape accuser: court

VANCOUVER — Novelist and former University of British Columbia professor Steven Galloway has won a years-long battle to have his defamation lawsuit proceed against a woman who says he sexually assaulted her, an allegation he denies.
Meta offers Canadian Facebook users $51M to settle lawsuit in 4 provinces

Meta offers Canadian Facebook users $51M to settle lawsuit in 4 provinces

VANCOUVER — A multimillion-dollar settlement proposed by Meta sends a message to other companies about the importance of paying attention to the country's privacy laws, says a lawyer representing Canadians in the class-action lawsuit against the soci
Quick Quotes: Canadians react to death of former NDP leader Broadbent

Quick Quotes: Canadians react to death of former NDP leader Broadbent

OTTAWA — Politicians, public institutions and unions are sharing condolences and fond memories of Ed Broadbent, the former leader of the New Democrats, who died at the age of 87.
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