Category Archives: Canada

McGuinty has 'every confidence' fall budget will pass through minority Parliament
OTTAWA - Defence Minister David McGuinty said Thursday he has "every confidence" the Liberal government will pass its fall budget through the current minority Parliament, despite his colleague's conce...
The Canadian Press Oct 30, 2025

In the news today: Blue Jays one win away from glory, Yesavage sets rookie record
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Blue Jays top Dodgers 6-1 to take 3-2 series lead Davis Schneider set the early tone on Wednesday night. Vladi...
The Canadian Press Oct 30, 2025

Young, proud, online: Quebec's newest sovereigntists hope to revive an aging movement
MONTREAL - The self-described CEO of the next generation of Quebec sovereigntists is a 17-year-old rapper and TikTok sensation who claims to be more influential than Premier Franois Legault. Miguel Mo...
The Canadian Press Oct 30, 2025

Families of Canadians killed by Hamas say Carney still hasn't met with them
OTTAWA - The relatives of Canadians killed by Hamas in Israel two years ago are criticizing Prime Minister Mark Carney for not meeting with them since he took office. A group called the Association of...
The Canadian Press Oct 30, 2025

Financial intelligence agency stresses stepped-up role in fight against fentanyl
OTTAWA - The federal anti-money laundering agency says it made more than 100 disclosures of "actionable financial intelligence" in support of probes into illicit opioids between last November and the ...
The Canadian Press Oct 30, 2025

Helping Quebec non-profits below 'cybersecurity poverty line' strengthen networks
MONTREAL - Facing the threat of cyberattacks and with limited budgets, non-profit organizations across Quebec are being offered free cybersecurity consulting sessions through a pilot project led by Po...
The Canadian Press Oct 30, 2025

Navy commander says he's 'not looking' to have new sub fleet built in Canada
GEOJE - The commander of the Royal Canadian Navy is pouring cold water on the notion that Canada could see its new fleet of submarines built domestically - although he's not ruling out the idea altoge...
The Canadian Press Oct 30, 2025

From special jerseys to underwear, why are baseball fans so superstitious?
TORONTO - Standing in a crowd of blue and white-clad baseball fans in downtown Toronto Wednesday evening, Maureen Whitehead was kept warm by her George Springer jersey. But as the first pitch approach...
The Canadian Press Oct 29, 2025

Five things to know about the fight between Quebec doctors and the government
MONTREAL - Doctors in Quebec are up in arms over a recent provincial law that imposes a new payment system on physicians and prohibits them from using pressure tactics to oppose the policy. Meanwhile,...
The Canadian Press Oct 29, 2025

Stellantis president grilled at House committee over decision move production to U.S.
OTTAWA - The head of Stellantis says a decision to move production of the Jeep Compass from Brampton, Ont., to Illinois was "not taken lightly." Speaking to members of Parliament during a House of Com...
The Canadian Press Oct 29, 2025

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