Category Archives: Canada
3M Canadian adults taking GLP-1 drugs, reshaping eating and spending, survey suggests
TORONTO - A new survey suggests about three million Canadian adults are currently taking GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic or Mounjaro and that many more would like to, but cost is a barrier. The poll condu...
Mar 03, 2026
In the news today: Carney in Australia, McGuinty talks Iran, Tumbler Ridge probe
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney in Australia to deepen trade, defence ties Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Australia as Canada seeks t...
Mar 03, 2026
Carney in Australia to deepen trade and defence ties with 'natural partner'
SYDNEY - Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Australia, where he says his government is focused on forging new partnerships in investment, defence, security, critical minerals and artificial intelligence...
Mar 03, 2026
Focus on mental health, public safety at inquest into Tumbler Ridge, B.C., deaths
VICTORIA - An inquest into the deaths of nine people in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., will examine how the mental health and public safety systems intersect, the province's chief coroner says. Dr. Jatinder Bai...
Mar 03, 2026
PM Carney: Canada's support for U.S. striking Iran came 'with regret'
SYDNEY - Four days after Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada supports the U.S. actions in Iran, he said that support comes "with regret," as they demonstrated the continued decline of the rules-bas...
Mar 02, 2026
Carney lands in Australia ahead of planned speech to Australian parliament
SYDNEY - Prime Minister Mark Carney has landed in Australia, where he is seeking more collaboration in trade and defence. The prime minister arrived in Sydney midday Tuesday in Australia, or Monday ev...
Mar 02, 2026
Feds release Musqueam title agreements covering much of greater Vancouver
OTTAWA - The federal government has released details of recent agreements with the Musqueam First Nation recognizing Aboriginal title over an area potentially covering much of Greater Vancouver, but i...
Mar 02, 2026
Officer says Myles Gray was restrained face-down for several minutes before death
VANCOUVER - A Vancouver police officer testifying at a public hearing into the 2015 police-involved death of Myles Gray said Monday that Gray was handcuffed and hobbled, and struggled while being rest...
Mar 02, 2026
What you need to know about new legislation that could expand First Nations status
OTTAWA - All four opposition parties in the House of Commons are backing legislation to change status rules in the Indian Act to end what is known as the second-generation cutoff. But the Liberals say...
Mar 02, 2026
Sunwing says 'hearts are with families' affected by bus crash in Dominican
MONTREAL - Leigh Whiting says she booked a private van from Punta Cana International Airport to her hotel in the Dominican Republic instead of taking a bus shuttle that would have included extra stops...
Mar 02, 2026
