Category Archives: Canada
Carney welcomes Hungary vote that shifts stance on Ukraine and democracy
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Hungary's shift toward support for both Ukraine and liberal democracy on Sunday after voters in the European nation ended 16 years of far-right government....
Apr 13, 2026
In the news today: Byelections, Quebec premier, N.S. strike, New cancer study
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed: Voters head to the polls in federal byelections expected to hand Liberals majority Voters head to the polls toda...
Apr 13, 2026
Christine Fréchette to be sworn in as Quebec premier after winning CAQ leadership
QUBEC - Quebec will soon have a new premier after former cabinet minister Christine Frchette was elected leader of the Coalition Avenir Qubec on Sunday. She is to be sworn in on Wednesday, and will na...
Apr 13, 2026
B.C. First Nation asks UN body to count cultural losses in spill compensation formula
VICTORIA - An international group that sets the compensation formula for maritime oil spills doesn't factor in the devastating cultural losses to First Nations, says an Indigenous leader whose Coastal...
Apr 13, 2026
Axworthy, Rock call on foreign affairs minister to do more to safeguard arms exports
OTTAWA - Former senior Liberal cabinet ministers say they have "deep concern" about the federal government's decision not to pass legislation aiming to close what they consider a regulatory gap in arm...
Apr 13, 2026
Voters head to the polls in byelections expected to hand Liberals majority
OTTAWA - Voters head to the polls today in three local byelections widely expected to grant Prime Minister Mark Carney a majority government. Two are Toronto-area Liberal strongholds, while the third ...
Apr 13, 2026
Montreal streetcar tracks still pop up from pavement decades after last tram retired
MONTREAL - These days, the only place you'll find a working Montreal streetcar is at the Canadian Railway Museum south of the city. But each year, the spring thaw that cracks up the asphalt on city st...
Apr 13, 2026
Young adult cancer survivors at higher risk of getting another cancer later, study says
TORONTO - Cancer experts say a new study highlights the need for more support and screening of people who survived cancer as adolescents and young adults as they face an increased risk of getting canc...
Apr 12, 2026
Katy Perry shares photos of Justin Trudeau at Coachella
Katy Perry is sharing more photos of her boyfriend, former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau, after the pair attended the Coachella music festival this weekend. The pop star shared snaps of the c...
Apr 12, 2026
Finnish President Alexander Stubb to meet with PM Carney in Ottawa this week
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet in Ottawa this week with Finland's President Alexander Stubb, in a visit that will mark the first official bilateral meeting between the two leaders. Carn...
Apr 12, 2026
