Category Archives: Canada
Military to aid Manitoba First Nation hit by power outage, frozen pipes
PIMICIKAMAK CREE NATION, MAN. - The federal government has agreed to send in military help to a northern Manitoba First Nation where thousands have been forced to leave due to frozen pipes and sewage ...
Jan 09, 2026
Alberta's Smith calls on Carney to speed up major project approvals
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling on Ottawa to further speed up its approval process for major projects, saying she wants to see applications green-lit within six months. Prime Mini...
Jan 09, 2026
Newcomers should be primed for Quebec winter roads after 2025 fatal crash: coroner
MONTREAL - A Quebec coroner is recommending the province's auto insurance board better prepare newcomers about the dangers of winter driving, following the death of a Mexican man last year. Coroner Na...
Jan 09, 2026
Coalition Avenir Québec member withdraws from caucus after impaired driving arrest
QUBEC - A Coalition Avenir Qubec member of the legislature arrested this week for alleged impaired driving is withdrawing from caucus for the duration of the legal proceedings against him. Franois Tre...
Jan 09, 2026
Flu has peaked in Canada while cases remain high but 'stable or decreased': PHAC
TORONTO - The flu season likely peaked in Canada over the holidays at the highest rate the country has seen in years, the Public Health Agency of Canada says. The latest national influenza data releas...
Jan 09, 2026
Canada condemns Russia's use of hypersonic missile as escalation in Ukraine war
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is joining European leaders in condemning Russia's use of a powerful hypersonic missile on Ukraine as an escalation. Carney says Russia's second use of the Oreshnik...
Jan 09, 2026
Eurasia Group says no country more at risk than Canada in relations with the U.S.
OTTAWA - Canada stands to face the biggest fallout of political turmoil in the United States in 2026, a new report by the Eurasia Group warned on Friday. The risk management firm says the long-standin...
Jan 09, 2026
Michael Kovrig says Carney must defend values while seeking trade in China visit
OTTAWA - Canada needs to be clear-eyed about the risk of economic coercion as Prime Minister Mark Carney looks to rebuild ties with China after years of political and economic tensions, Michael Kovrig...
Jan 09, 2026
Quebec chemical firm hit with $1.4-million fine over substance discharged in river
GATINEAU - A company that operated a chemical manufacturing plant in western Quebec has been fined $1.35 million for discharging a harmful substance into the Rivire du Livre in 2019. Superior General ...
Jan 09, 2026
Unemployment rate jumps to 6.8% in December despite job gain
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says a boost in the number of people looking for work in December drove the unemployment rate higher at the end of the year. The agency said the economy added 8,200 jobs las...
Jan 09, 2026
