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Air Transat limits fallout from strike threat, flight cancellations under two dozen
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
MONTREAL — Air Transat says it managed to cap its flight cancellations at just 18 as it prepared for a possible strike that has now been averted. Transat A.T. Inc., which owns the airline, says the suspended flights included destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Peru as well as London, Paris, Spain and Portugal. All ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the Ring of Fire: A tale of two First Nations and a road that could change everything
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
WEBEQUIE AND NESKANTAGA FIRST NATIONS — This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center. — I. THE WARNING The ancestors knew. First Nation elders understood the south would march north eventually. They knew it would come in waves, sometimes slow, sometimes fast. Those ancestors told their kids, who told theirs, and so on until today. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Why northern First Nations still rely on diesel fuel — and what could power the coveted Ring of Fire
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
NESKANTAGA FIRST NATION — This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center. — The fumes coming through the walls of Neskantaga First Nation’s nursing station warned of a crisis with a familiar smell. Diesel wafted from the flooded basement, a stench so strong it made people sick with headaches and nausea, residents said. After they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bank of Canada leaves key interest rate unchanged at 2.25%
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada has left its key interest rate unchanged at its final rate decision of the year. The policy rate remains at 2.25 per cent after the Bank of Canada lowered it by a quarter point in October. Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says in prepared remarks that inflationary pressures ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Bank of Canada leaves interest rate unchanged
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada has left its key interest rate unchanged at its final rate decision of the year. The policy rate remains at 2.25 per cent after the Bank of Canada lowered it by a quarter point in October. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pro-Palestinian activist Yves Engler barred from running for NDP leadership
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
OTTAWA — Self-described “agitator” Yves Engler says he has been denied entry into the NDP leadership race. Engler says in a statement this morning he wants the party’s federal council to overturn a decision from the leadership vote committee to disqualify his candidacy. NDP leadership rules say this committee will approve or reject candidates based ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news: U.S. security strategy doesn’t meddle in Canadian politics: Hoekstra
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … U.S. not meddling in Canadian politics: Hoekstra U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra is downplaying concerns that America’s new national security strategy could lead to his government supporting politically aligned parties in Canada. While Hoekstra says he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta legislature passes bill invoking Charter override for fourth time
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA — Alberta’s governing United Conservatives stayed up until the early hours of this morning to pass a bill making it the fourth time they have used the Charter’s notwithstanding clause. Members of Premier Danielle Smith’s caucus used their majority to pass on third and final reading a bill affecting transgender citizens. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Alberta passes bill invoking Charter override for fourth time
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA — A bill affecting transgender Albertans has passed final reading, making it four times in less than two months that Premier Danielle Smith’s government has invoked the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to backstop legislation. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news: U.S. poised to meddle in Canadian politics? Pipeline popularity up?
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … U.S. not meddling in Canadian politics: Hoekstra U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra is downplaying concerns that America’s new national security strategy could lead to his government supporting politically aligned parties in Canada. While Hoekstra says he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. murder suspect had risk factors on confidential police intimate violence tool
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
VANCOUVER — A confidential document that is used by police to assess risk in intimate partner violence cases lists a range of considerations to help determine if a suspect should be held in custody, should legal justification exist. Have they engaged in threats? Has violence involved choking or strangulation? Have they discussed or attempted suicide? ... Read More »
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