Category Archives: Canada
Ottawa announces 'incremental increase' in direct flights to China
OTTAWA - Ottawa has announced an increase in the number of direct flights permitted to bring passengers and cargo to and from China. Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon says there will be "an incremen...
Apr 20, 2026
Military hits 30-year recruitment high but still falls short on key trades
OTTAWA - The Canadian military just had a banner year for recruitment - but not enough for the defence minister to declare an end to what his predecessor called a personnel "death spiral." Military re...
Apr 20, 2026
Here's a list of March inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA - Canada's annual inflation rate was 2.4 per cent in March, Statistics Canada says. The agency also released rates for major cities, but cautioned that figures may have fluctuated widely becaus...
Apr 20, 2026
Here's a list of March inflation rates for Canadian provinces
OTTAWA - Canada's annual inflation rate was 2.4 per cent in March, Statistics Canada says. Here's what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets): - Newfoundland and Labrador: 2.6 per cent...
Apr 20, 2026
Ottawa unveils $25M to boost advanced manufacturing at trade fair in Germany
OTTAWA - The federal government is unveiling $25 million to support 14 projects meant to boost advanced manufacturing in Canada. The new spending adds to $38 million allocated by industry, for project...
Apr 20, 2026
In the news today: Gas tax pause, Canada Post voting begins, Mary Simon visits UN
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Federal pause on gasoline, diesel tax takes effect today, after Iran fuel price spike Ottawa's temporary suspe...
Apr 20, 2026
Quebec and Ontario officials are remaining on alert over spring flooding
Communities along the Ottawa River were on high alert as water levels rose, amid spring floods at the start of a new week. In Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick, officials said they were monitoring riv...
Apr 20, 2026
Federal pause on gasoline, diesel tax takes effect today, after Iran fuel price spike
OTTAWA - Ottawa's temporary suspension of some fuel taxes kicks in today, with Canadians likely to save 10 cents per litre on regular gasoline, and four cents on a litre of diesel. Prime Minister Mark...
Apr 20, 2026
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon addresses United Nations forum on Indigenous rights
OTTAWA - Gov. Gen. Mary Simon told the opening of the United Nations permanent forum on Indigenous issues Monday that Canada is making progress on improving the lives of Indigenous Peoples, even if th...
Apr 20, 2026
N.B. Premier Susan Holt to meet with Mark Carney and his ministers this week
OTTAWA - New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt will be in Ottawa today to discuss the economy, defence and major projects with Prime Minister Mark Carney and his ministers. Holt says she also plans to pres...
Apr 20, 2026
