Category Archives: Canada
Bloc MP says he was mugged and pepper-sprayed while in Brussels for NATO visit
OTTAWA - A Bloc Qubcois member of Parliament says he was assaulted and pepper-sprayed this week while in Brussels for a NATO parliamentary assembly meeting. Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay, who represent...
Feb 20, 2026
'Increased control over immigration?' Nine questions on Alberta referendum in October
Premier Danielle Smith announced Thursday that a referendum will be held on Oct. 19 to ask Albertans about how they want the province to deal with immigration as well as the Constitution. She says it ...
Feb 20, 2026
Alberta Premier Smith can't quantify savings from referendum proposals on immigration
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government isn't sure how much it might save if referendum questions proposing restrictions to social services for some newcomers are approved in the fall. Smit...
Feb 20, 2026
Ontario man accused in Ryan Wedding case denied bail
TORONTO - An Ontario man accused of laundering hundreds of millions of dollars in assets for an international drug smuggling ring allegedly led by former Olympian Ryan Wedding has been denied bail. Ro...
Feb 20, 2026
Quebec justice minister withdraws article on abortion rights in constitution bill
QUBEC - Quebec's justice minister has reversed course in the face of strong criticism of his plan to enshrine abortion rights in his constitution bill, announcing Friday the contentious section will b...
Feb 20, 2026
Trump keeps carveout under CUSMA in new 10 per cent global tariff
WASHINGTON - The majority of Canadian exports will remain exempted from Donald Trump's new 10 per cent global levy, as the U.S. president pivots after the Supreme Court dealt a blow to his plans to re...
Feb 20, 2026
Dr. Joss Reimer says misinformation a key target as she becomes Canada's top doctor
OTTAWA - Tackling health misinformation and rebuilding public trust are top priorities for Canada's incoming chief public health officer Dr. Joss Reimer. In an interview Friday, the day her three-year...
Feb 20, 2026
Final commercial flight operated by Canadian airline departed from Cuba: Anand
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says the final passenger flight operated by Canadian airlines departed from Cuba on Wednesday. Ottawa, meanwhile, continues to steer clear of criticizing ...
Feb 20, 2026
In the news today: Olympics, India trade deal with Canada, Tumbler Ridge, NDP debate
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Canada's men's hockey team is vying for a spot in the gold-medal game at the Milan Cortina Olympics A spot in ...
Feb 20, 2026
Guns in photo posted by Tumbler Ridge shooter's mother were legal, expert says
A former RCMP weapons officer says guns in a photo posted by the Tumbler Ridge shooter's mother all appear to have been legal to own in Canada at the time, although they include a semi-automatic rifle...
Feb 20, 2026
