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Ottawa inks partnership with Canadian firms on military’s Arctic satellite project
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
OTTAWA — Ottawa has signed a new strategic partnership with the Canadian firms Telesat and MDA Space to develop military satellite communications for the Canadian Armed Forces in the Arctic. Stephen Fuhr, the Secretary of State for Defence Procurement, says the Canadian Armed Forces have limited satellite communications options in the region, with most currently ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family of 15-year-old shot dead by police near Montreal sues officers, city
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
MONTREAL — The family of a 15-year-old boy who was fatally shot by police in an off-island suburb of Montreal in September is suing the officers and the city of Longueuil, Que. Six members of the family of Nooran Rezayi say Longueuil police used unreasonable and disproportionate force when they opened fire on the teenager. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Air Transat starts to cancel flights as strike deadline looms
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
TORONTO AND MONTREAL — Air Transat has begun to cancel flights as the clock ticks down on a Wednesday morning strike deadline from pilots near the peak of the holiday travel period. Travel company Transat A.T. Inc., which owns the Montreal-based leisure airline, said it has cancelled at least a half-dozen flights on Tuesday so ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!House set to vote today on Conservative motion declaring support for pipeline to B.C.
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
OTTAWA — Members of Parliament are set to debate a Conservative motion today that declares support for an oil pipeline to British Columbia’s coast. The motion says MPs support construction of a pipeline to carry Alberta bitumen to the coast, along with an “appropriate amendment” to legislation banning most oil tankers off the northern B.C. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Transat starts to cancel flights as strike deadline looms
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
MONTREAL — Air Transat is beginning to cancel flights as the clock ticks down on a Wednesday morning strike deadline from pilots near the peak of the holiday travel period. Travel company Transat A.T. Inc., which owns the leisure airline, says it has cancelled at least a half-dozen flights on Tuesday so far. The planes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FBI release new Ryan Wedding photo in hunt for Olympian turned alleged drug kingpin
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
A new photo of Canadian fugitive Ryan Wedding has been released by U.S. law enforcement as they chase down the alleged Olympian turned drug kingpin. The Federal Bureau of Investigation shared on social media what they say is a newly obtained image of Wedding in Mexico this past summer. It’s a close-up of Wedding shirtless ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Health Canada approves 1st pill to treat postpartum depression
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
TORONTO — Health Canada has approved the first drug designed to treat postpartum depression. Zuranolone, sold under the brand name Zurzuvae, is a pill taken once a day for 14 days and can start relieving depressive symptoms in as few as three days. Manufactured by Biogen, the drug has been approved for use in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Air Transat suspending flights as strike deadline looms
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Air Transat continues suspending flights as strike deadline looms Air Transat passengers are facing a second day of uncertainty, as the leisure airline is slated to suspend all flights ahead of a possible strike Wednesday. The Air Line ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Federal government to table bill to protect children, address gender-based violence
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser will introduce legislation today that aims to better protect children and address gender-based violence. The Justice Department is touting the measures as “generational reforms” to the Criminal Code to protect victims and keep children safe from predators. In their spring election platform, the Liberals promised to crack down on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!G7 digital, tech ministers’ meeting in Montreal set to wrap up today
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
OTTAWA — A meeting of G7 industry, digital and technology ministers is set to wrap up in Montreal today. The two-day event is part of a series of ministerial meetings held as Canada holds the presidency of the G7 group of nations this year. Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon announced new digital agreements with Europe ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Air Transat continues suspending flights as strike deadline looms
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
TORONTO — Air Transat passengers face a second day of uncertainty, as the airline could suspend all flights by the end of the day as it prepares for a possible strike. The Air Line Pilots Association, which represents 750 pilots at Air Transat, issued a 72-hour strike notice over the weekend. Travel company Transat A.T. ... Read More »
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