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In the news today: India trade deal with Canada, Tumbler Ridge, NDP debate
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… India envoy says trade deal possible within a year India’s envoy to Ottawa says Canada could sign a comprehensive trade deal with New Delhi within a year — despite the fact that trade talks between the two nations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guns in photo posted by Tumbler Ridge shooter’s mother were legal, expert says
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
A former RCMP weapons officer says guns in a photo posted by the Tumbler Ridge shooter’s mother all appear to have been legal to own in Canada at the time, although they include a semi-automatic rifle that was later prohibited. Jennifer Jacobs posted the photo of guns in a cabinet to Facebook in August 2024 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Feds warn First Nations people to carry passport when crossing U.S. border
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
OTTAWA — The federal government has updated its travel advice for the United States, urging First Nations people to carry a passport in addition to a status card when crossing the border. Before this week, the government website said First Nations people could “freely” enter the United States for the purposes of employment, study, retirement, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ahead of PM’s visit, India’s envoy says Canada could sign trade deal ‘within a year’
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
OTTAWA — India’s envoy to Ottawa says Canada could sign a comprehensive trade deal with New Delhi within a year — despite the fact that trade talks between the two nations have stalled multiple times since they started in 2010. Ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s anticipated visit to India, High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cross-examination set to continue for complainant in Stronach sexual assault trial
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
TORONTO — A defence lawyer for Canadian businessman Frank Stronach is set to continue cross-examining one of his accusers today. Leora Shemesh began questioning the woman, who is the fourth complainant to testify in the case, on Thursday afternoon after court took two unplanned pauses to deal with legal issues. The issues arose after the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP leadership candidates pitch their rebuilding plans to voters in final debate
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
The NDP leadership candidates began the final official debate with a general acknowledgment they agree on policies, but have different visions for how to achieve their most existential goal — rebuilding the party. At the close of the debate, each candidate was asked if they are running to rebuild the party or become the prime ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Increased control over immigration?’ Nine questions on Alberta referendum in October
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says a referendum is to be held on Oct. 19 to ask Albertans about how they want the province to deal with immigration as well as the Constitution. She says it will include these nine questions: On immigration 1. Do you support the Government of Alberta taking increased control over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta’s Smith to put immigration, Constitution questions on fall referendum
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government is putting nine questions to a provincewide referendum on Oct. 19, including proposals to restrict social services from some immigrants. One question asks Albertans if non-permanent residents should be charged a “reasonable” fee to access health and education systems. Another asks for approval to cut off newcomers from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Alberta’s Smith to put immigration, Constitution on fall referendum
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is putting nine questions to a provincewide referendum on Oct. 19, including proposals to restrict social services from some immigrants. One question asks Albertans if non-permanent residents should be charged a “reasonable” fee to access health and education systems. Others ask whether Alberta should open constitutional ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP leadership candidates pitch their rebuilding plans to voters
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
OTTAWA — The NDP leadership candidates began the final official debate with a general acknowledgment they agree on policies, but have different visions for how to achieve their most existential goal — rebuilding the party. During opening remarks in Vancouver-area debate, Alberta MP Heather McPherson said that the party needs someone that knows how to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Overdose deaths drop by 21 per cent, but 1,826 deaths in 2025 still a ‘profound loss’
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
VICTORIA — More than 1,800 people died in British Columbia last year from illicit drug overdoses, and while the coroner’s service says it still represents a “profound loss of life,” it’s a 21 per cent decrease from the year before and almost 30 per cent down from the peak in 2023. The service said in ... Read More »
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