Category Archives: Canada
Quebec campaign aims to combat alpha male influencers who trivialize sexual violence
MONTRAL - Universities and junior colleges across Quebec are launching a new campaign to counter the rise of male influencers. The bilingual strategy is part of the third phase of the campaign entitle...
Feb 26, 2026
Feds announce more than $41.5 million for cancer prevention research
OTTAWA - The federal government has announced more than $41 million for cancer prevention research. A news release said six research funding organizations contributed funds, including the Canadian Ins...
Feb 26, 2026
Montreal police conducting searches in lead-up to teen's death by South Shore police
MONTREAL - Montreal police say they are conducting searches in an investigation connected to the death of a teenager shot dead by police on the city's South Shore. Nooran Rezayi, 15, was killed by Lon...
Feb 26, 2026
'More work to do' to ensure agents of India are not threatening Canadians: minister
OTTAWA - Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said Thursday there's "a lot more work to do" to ensure agents of the Indian government are not coercing or intimidating people in Canada. Anandasan...
Feb 26, 2026
Poilievre calls for all-party working group on renewing trade deal with U.S.
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre laid out his vision for the Canada-U.S. relationship on Thursday, directly denouncing U.S. President Donald Trump's rhetoric about Canada while insisting ...
Feb 26, 2026
'Go Habs Go!' to return to Montreal buses after language controversy
MONTREAL - Montreal's transit agency says the "Go Habs Go!" slogan will return to some city buses next month after the provincial language watchdog authorized the use of the English expression. The st...
Feb 26, 2026
Man accused of assaulting alleged home intruder in high-profile Lindsay, Ont., case sees charges withdrawn
Charges have been withdrawn against an Ontario man accused of assaulting an alleged home intruder last August in a case that attracted significant political attention. Kawartha Lakes police reported a...
Feb 26, 2026
'Old guy with a ruler' keeping Newfoundland informed through record-breaking snowfall
ST. JOHN'S - A 62-year-old retiree with an arsenal of rulers has been keeping people informed about snowfall in eastern Newfoundland during a record-breaking winter. Lloyd Leaman has been diligently m...
Feb 26, 2026
Budget watchdog predicts zero population growth this year
OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget officer predicts Canada's rate of population growth will remain flat in 2026, mainly due to cuts to non-permanent resident admissions in the latest federal Immigratio...
Feb 26, 2026
In the news: P.M. leaving for overseas trip, Telefilm Canada looking for a spark
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Carney follows up Davos speech with Asia trip Prime Minister Mark Carney leaves Thursday for a 10-day visit t...
Feb 26, 2026
