Category Archives: Canada
Bank of Canada may need to raise rates again, despite this week's hold: Macklem
CALGARY - Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said the central bank may have to raise interest rates further, given inflation may stay high for some time. That's according to prepared remarks the gov...
Sep 07, 2023
Prince George, B.C., explosion linked to pipe theft, gas buildup in structure: RCMP
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - Police say the explosion that destroyed a building in downtown Prince George, B.C., last month was likely caused by "unauthorized" people who broke into the property and were una...
Sep 07, 2023
Justice minister lays blame on Quebec court for cases being dropped in north
SAGUENAY, Que. - Quebec's justice minister is blaming the provincial court for procedural delays that have led to scores of criminal cases being dropped in the province's north. Simon Jolin-Barrette w...
Sep 07, 2023
New questions for wind, solar in Alberta create more confusion for industry: advocate
EDMONTON - A renewable energy group says new requirements for wind and solar projects create further problems for a booming industry that government policy has already slowed. On Wednesday, the Albert...
Sep 07, 2023
Federal prediction says parts of Canada could see wildfires through winter
OTTAWA - The latest federal government forecast says Canada's already unprecedented 2023 wildfire season could continue late into the fall or winter. Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wil...
Sep 07, 2023
Western Canada a global hot spot over summer months: Climate Central study
An analysis has found that Western Canada was one of the global hot spots in a summer that climate change made one of the warmest on record. The extensive study by Climate Central concludes that Canad...
Sep 07, 2023
'There's no one to fill his shoes': Journalist and author Peter C. Newman dies at 94
Veteran journalist and author Peter C. Newman, who held a mirror up to Canada, has died at the age of 94. He died in hospital in Belleville, Ont., Thursday morning from complications related to a stro...
Sep 07, 2023
Changes to minimum tax to add $2.6 billion over five years for feds: PBO
OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget officer says the federal government's proposed changes to the alternative minimum tax will generate an additional $2.6 billion in revenue over five years. The tax aim...
Sep 07, 2023
Liberals tap Quebec judge to lead inquiry into foreign interference: sources
OTTAWA - The federal government has tapped a Quebec judge to head a public inquiry into allegations of foreign interference in Canada's affairs. Two government sources, who spoke on the condition of a...
Sep 07, 2023
In the news today: Trudeau in Singapore, trial of "Freedom Convoy" organizers resumes
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Trudeau visits Singapore to promote Canadian businesses, products Prime Ministe...
Sep 07, 2023
