Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Nine of Alberta Premier Smith's UCP legislature members facing recall petitions
EDMONTON - Nine members of Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party caucus are now facing recall petitions - enough to potentially tip the balance of power in the legislature. Elections Albe...
Nov 24, 2025
Health minister noncommittal on pharmacare, says expert report isn't binding
OTTAWA - The federal health minister is not committing to following the road map set out by an expert committee to launch a national pharmacare system. Marjorie Michel said her government is reviewing...
Nov 24, 2025
Ottawa announces $35 million for 30 oral health training programs across Canada
MONTREAL - The federal government has announced more than $35 million over three years to train dental students across the country. Health Minister Marjorie Michel made the announcement today in Montr...
Nov 24, 2025
Trump says he will visit Beijing in April and host China’s Xi for a state visit later next year
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said he has accepted an invitation from Chinese leader Xi Jinping to visit Beijing in April and that he reciprocated by inviting Xi for a state visit to the U....
Nov 24, 2025
Snowfall warning issued for southeastern B.C. as weekend rain hits south coast
VANCOUVER - Southeastern British Columbia is set for a blast of wintry weather with as much as 20 centimetres of snowfall expected today. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Elk V...
Nov 24, 2025
US-backed aid company in Gaza shutters operations as Israel's military and defense minister clash
JERUSALEM (AP) - The U.S.- and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, set up to distribute aid to Gaza as an alternative to the United Nations but which Palestinians said endangered the lives of ...
Nov 24, 2025
Fact File: How Sora's AI videos made going viral easy, and tips on how to spot them
Entertainment, emotion, surprise - these are some of the ingredients that make videos go viral. But seeing is no longer believing, and many of the gripping videos now filling social media feeds bear t...
Nov 24, 2025
Nunavik's Inuit residents show resilience in the face of persistent water shortages
PUVURNITUQ - In Quebec's Nunavik region, it's not unusual to run out of drinking water at home, or to have a full wastewater tank. But the Inuit residents demonstrate an impressive resilience to water...
Nov 24, 2025
In the news today: Joly heads to South Korea to meet with Hanwha
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Industry Minister Joly heads to South Korea to meet with Hanwha Industry Minister Mlanie Joly is jetting off t...
Nov 24, 2025
Norwegian defence company pitches Ottawa as Arctic partner in sub procurement
OTTAWA - As the international competition for Canada's lucrative submarine contract heats up, a Norwegian defence company is trying to sell Ottawa on its "alignment" with an Arctic near-neighbour. Kon...
Nov 24, 2025
