Category Archives: Canada

Man found dead in boat off Belize coast identified as Canadian
Local media in the Central American country of Belize have identified a man found dead in a drifting catamaran off the country's coast as a Canadian from Vancouver. An interview with the commandant of...
The Canadian Press Mar 12, 2026

Carney to meet with King Charles while in United Kingdom
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to meet with King Charles while he's in the United Kingdom next week. Carney is set to arrive in London on Sunday after visiting Norway to observe the N...
The Canadian Press Mar 12, 2026

Here's what the Liberals' new bill on 'lawful access' for police and spies would do
OTTAWA - The federal government has tabled legislation in the House of Commons it says would help law enforcement and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service investigate threats. Here's what the ne...
The Canadian Press Mar 12, 2026

Carney announces $32B for northern defence and infrastructure projects
YELLOWKNIFE - Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday the government is putting an additional $32 billion into military forward operating locations in Yellowknife, Inuvik and Iqaluit and Deployed Ope...
The Canadian Press Mar 12, 2026

Mexican official says Canada is 'a fundamental' part of the CUSMA trade bloc
OTTAWA - As American officials consider cutting separate deals with both countries, Mexico says Canada is a core partner in the continental trade pact known as CUSMA. "The Mexican government is very c...
The Canadian Press Mar 12, 2026

Some B.C. appraisers adding land-claims clause after Aboriginal title court case
VICTORIA - An organization representing about 1,200 appraisers in British Columbia says some of its members are adding clauses to their reports noting that current, past, and potential future land cla...
The Canadian Press Mar 12, 2026

Ottawa rushing hate crimes bill without addressing concerns: civil liberties' group
OTTAWA - The Canadian Civil Liberties Association says the government is rushing its hate crimes bill through without dealing with concerns from faith groups and civil society organizations. "Criminal...
The Canadian Press Mar 12, 2026

Twice-delayed Artemis II mission now set for April with Canadian Jeremy Hansen
NASA's planned launch of a moon rocket with Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen aboard is set for early April. "We are on track for a launch as early as April 1 and we are working toward that date," Lori...
The Canadian Press Mar 12, 2026

Ottawa's 'failure' to disclose attack on military in Kuwait 'shameful': Tory MP
OTTAWA - Conservative defence critic James Bezan said it's "really shameful" the Liberal government did not tell the public about a reported Iranian missile strike on an airbase in Kuwait where Canadi...
The Canadian Press Mar 12, 2026

Myles Gray death shows police need regional training centres on use of force: expert
VANCOUVER - An expert on police use of force is recommending regional training centres for departments in light of the violent encounter between Vancouver officers and Myles Gray that ended in his dea...
The Canadian Press Mar 12, 2026

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