National News

MONTREAL — A Ukrainian refugee who recently arrived in Quebec has been missing since Wednesday evening after he went swimming in a river southeast of Quebec City.

OTTAWA — Canada is sanctioning more Russians whom Ottawa accuses of supporting Moscow's invasion of Ukraine and mercenary violence in Africa. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly has announced new sanctions against 38 individuals and 25 entities.

The Canada Child Benefit is being hailed for lifting children out of poverty seven years since its introduction, as families get a cost-of-living boost this month.

OTTAWA — The Correctional Service of Canada announced Thursday that a review found Paul Bernardo's transfer to a medium-security prison from a maximum-security penitentiary was sound and followed proper policies and laws.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is not currently planning to join the American president in inviting his Israeli counterpart for a visit.

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says the federal government is doing everything it can to prevent further tragedy after four recent wildfire-related deaths.

OTTAWA — An event for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was cut short in Belleville, Ont., today after nearly 100 protesters surrounded him and his motorcade.

WASHINGTON — Canada's budget watchdog is taking a second look at Ottawa's new tax on underused housing that critics hope will lead to a last-minute reprieve for U.S. cottage owners.

When Reese Lange was in kindergarten, she dreamed of joining the police. But it was in high school that she decided on her true calling.

VANCOUVER — The University of British Columbia has named neuropsychologist and Carleton University leader Benoit-Antoine Bacon as its new president and vice-chancellor.