March 5th, 2026
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Year in review: A look at events in February 2026

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

A look at news events in February 2026: 1 – Demonstrators gathered in downtown Montreal to protest immigration enforcement actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis and other American cities. Protesters assembled outside the U.S. Consulate following the fatal shootings of two American citizens by federal agents in recent weeks. The rally follows ... Read More »

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Photo Gallery: Prime Minister Carney visits Australia

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

Canada and Australia have a “rare” ability to help convene a coalition of middle powers because their allies know they can be trusted, Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a speech to Australia’s Parliament on Thursday. During his speech, Carney said Canada and Australia had signed a series of new agreements on critical minerals, including ... Read More »

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What those different versions of the Iranian flag appearing at protests mean

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

TORONTO — As protests ramp up around the world in response to the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, different versions of the country’s flag are appearing on the streets. Both Iran’s official state flag and the historic “Lion and Sun” flag have become common sights at rallies. The official flag, which represents the current regime, features ... Read More »

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More than 20 states sue over Trump’s worldwide tariffs

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

WASHINGTON — More than 20 states have filed a lawsuit challenging U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest worldwide tariffs. Trump implemented the 10 per cent global duty last week after the United States Supreme Court struck down his previous tariff tool. The president has threatened to increase those tariffs to 15 per cent but he has ... Read More »

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B.C. teachers ratify new four-year agreement for 3% annual wage boost

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s teachers’ union says its members have ratified a new four-year collective agreement, covering 52,000 educators in the province. The B.C. Teachers’ Federation says in a statement released Thursday that its members voted 91 per cent in favour of the agreement that gives them a three per cent wage increase in each ... Read More »

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B.C. teachers ratify new four-year agreement for 12% wage boost

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s teachers’ union says its members have ratified a new four-year collective agreement, covering 52,000 educators in the province. The B.C. Teachers’ Federation says its members voted 91 per cent in favour of the agreement that gives them a three per cent wage increase per year for four years. The union says ... Read More »

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Conservatives urge vote on any military role in Iran, accuse Carney of flip-flopping

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

OTTAWA — The Conservatives are calling for a parliamentary debate before any sort of Canadian military deployment in the ongoing war in Iran, after Prime Minister Mark Carney said such a deployment is possible. Conservative defence critic James Bezan says Parliament should have the final say on whether Canada deploys troops in a conflict and ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: B.C. teachers ratify new four-year agreement for 12% wage boost

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s teachers’ union says its members have ratified a new four-year collective agreement, covering 52,000 educators in the province. The B.C. Teachers’ Federation says its members voted 91 per cent in favour of the agreement that gives them a three per cent wage increase per year for four years. More coming. The ... Read More »

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Woman who accused Quebec cardinal of sexual misconduct testifies at defamation trial

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

MONTREAL — The woman being sued for defamation by Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet has taken the stand at the Montreal courthouse to repeat her misconduct allegations against him. Paméla Groleau testified in Superior Court today that she felt like she was under a spotlight that drew Ouellet to her every time they attended an event ... Read More »

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LeBlanc heading to Washington after Carney says CUSMA ‘broken’ by U.S. tariffs

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

OTTAWA — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc will head to Washington, D.C., for meetings tomorrow, his office confirms. LeBlanc’s visit lands with the review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico agreement on trade in full swing. Prime Minister Mark Carney said during a media availability in Australia yesterday that Canada’s free trade pact with the United States “effectively ... Read More »

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Conservatives accuse PM Carney of flip-flopping on Iran military campaign

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

OTTAWA — The Conservatives are accusing Mark Carney of flip-flopping on Iran after the prime minister said he would be leaving the door open to a Canadian military deployment. Carney originally expressed unequivocal support for the U.S. commencing strikes on Iran last weekend — then said later he did so with regret because the bombing ... Read More »

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