Category Archives: Canada

Anand: Global Affairs called in Israeli ambassador after Canadian killed in Lebanon
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has issued a formal notice to Israel's envoy in Ottawa following the death of a Canadian in Lebanon, which her spokeswoman says will be investigated by Is...
The Canadian Press Apr 21, 2026

'Stay away from the water': Communities across Canada on flood alert
Communities across the central and eastern parts of Canada are on high alert as officials warn of spring flooding caused by rainfall and rapidly melting snow. Medically vulnerable residents of a First...
The Canadian Press Apr 21, 2026

Carney names members of new advisory committee on Canada-U.S. economic relations
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney retooled an advisory committee on Canada-U.S. trade on Tuesday, adding a former Conservative leader, the former high commissioner to the United Kingdom and a who's ...
The Canadian Press Apr 21, 2026

Mexico boosts security at tourist spots after Canadian killed, others hurt on pyramid
Mexico bumped up security at multiple tourist sites Tuesday, a day after a Canadian woman was killed and at least 13 other visitors were hurt as a gunman opened fire from one of the country's most vis...
The Canadian Press Apr 21, 2026

In the news today: Canadian killed in Mexico, High grocery prices, Drone deliveries
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Canadian tourist killed, another injured after gunman opens fire at Mexico pyramids An armed man standing atop...
The Canadian Press Apr 21, 2026

High fuel prices driving up shipping costs for northern grocers
Whether it's Florida oranges, Colombian coffee or even homegrown items from another province, food has often travelled a long way before it reaches grocery stores in Canada. The supply chain gets even...
The Canadian Press Apr 21, 2026

'I live in Vegas': Canadian ag producers take gamble with high fuel, fertilizer costs
CREMONA - A sharp jump in fuel and fertilizer prices has Canada's agriculture producers engaged in a pricey game of chance. Prices for diesel and fertilizer have nearly doubled since the war involving...
The Canadian Press Apr 21, 2026

Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette leans on experience in pre-election cabinet
QUBEC - Newly minted Quebec Premier Christine Frchette has unveiled a cabinet that leans on experienced ministers, opting for stability instead of a major shakeup as her government heads into a pre-el...
The Canadian Press Apr 21, 2026

Kenneth Law to return to court next month, expected to plead guilty to aiding suicide
NEWMARKET - An Ontario man accused of selling lethal substances online to people who later used them to take their own lives will return to court on May 29, when murder charges against him are expecte...
The Canadian Press Apr 20, 2026

Eby 'moving forward' with First Nations after latest climbdown on Indigenous law
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby said that "moving forward together" with First Nations leaders is now his top priority, explaining why he withdrew plans to table legislation to suspend k...
The Canadian Press Apr 20, 2026

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