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‘Nothing’s changing’: Calgary man recovering in Ukraine sees no end to war
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
CALGARY — Mac Hughes looks at his body and the permanent reminders of a Russian drone strike last year. Angry red, diamond shapes outline skin grafts on his legs. Mottled grey and purple skin covers his feet. “They look kind of gnarly, almost like ‘Call of Duty’ skin on my legs or a painting,” says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP’s much-needed reserve program grappling with numerous challenges: report
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
OTTAWA — Challenges with recruitment, training, resources and overall management are hindering the RCMP’s reserve program, even as reservists are being called on more than ever, says an internal evaluation report. The newly released report says while the program helps fill RCMP staffing gaps across Canada, the lack of a clear mandate “results in inconsistencies ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous leaders outline priorities for spring sitting of Parliament
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
OTTAWA — Indigenous leaders were braced for change after the last federal election, when Prime Minister Mark Carney’s win ushered in a new look for the Liberal government after 10 years under Justin Trudeau. That change has compelled those leaders to build relationships with new cabinet ministers and a revolving cast of public servants working ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In first interview, Canada’s envoy to Greenland says new post seeks ‘concrete’ gains
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
NUUK — The diplomat Canada has posted to Greenland says the new consulate should lead to “concrete” gains for Canadians, while locals urge Ottawa to expand existing trade and cultural ties with the Danish territory. “This just kicks things into a new phase, a more intensive phase, being on the ground and having presence,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. property firms say $91M tax bill will jeopardize future construction projects
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
VANCOUVER — British Columbia property companies controlled by prominent developer Terry Hui are taking the federal government to court, claiming a tax bill of more than $91 million will jeopardize future construction projects if they’re made to pay up after a 12-year audit by the Canada Revenue Agency. Vancouver-based Adex Securities Ltd., One West Holdings ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OpenAI contacted RCMP about Tumbler Ridge shooter’s ChatGPT account after attack
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
RCMP has confirmed artificial intelligence company OpenAI contacted its investigators after last week’s mass shootings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., as a report says employees considering alerting authorities about the shooter’s interactions with its chatbot months before. The Wall Street Journal report says that despite the employees’ concerns, the company didn’t inform Canadian law enforcement before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Transport Canada certifies Gulfstream G500 and G600 jets
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
OTTAWA — Transport Canada has certified General Dynamics’ Gulfstream G500 and G600 business jets, following threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. A spokesperson for the office of the transport minister says the government is still discussing the certification of other aircraft with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. The government has yet to certify the Gulfstream ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump keeps carveout under CUSMA in new 10 per cent global tariff
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
WASHINGTON — The majority of Canadian exports will remain exempted from U.S. President Donald Trump’s new 10 per cent global levy. The latest tariff will not hit goods compliant under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico agreement on trade, known as CUSMA. The duty will also not be applied on top of sector-specific tariffs like steel, aluminum and automobiles. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Trump keeps carveout under CUSMA in new 10 per cent tariff
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
WASHINGTON — The majority of Canadian exports will not be hit by Donald Trump’s new 10 per cent global levy which the United States president enacted after the Supreme Court shut down his previous tariff tool. The latest tariff will not hit goods compliant under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico agreement on trade and will not be applied ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Premier Smith can’t quantify savings from referendum proposals on immigration
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government isn’t sure how much it might save if referendum questions proposing restrictions to social services for some newcomers are approved in the fall. Smith announced in a TV address Thursday that her United Conservative Party government is putting nine questions to a provincewide referendum on Oct. 19. They ... Read More »
1 responseEby says B.C. could fight lumber tariffs in U.S. courts
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says a ruling by the United States Supreme Court that strikes down far-reaching global tariffs opens the door to challenge other tariffs that currently hurt his province’s softwood lumber industry. While Friday’s ruling does not lift long-standing American anti-dumping levies on B.C. softwood, Eby says it “opens up ... Read More »
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