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‘It’s our livelihood’: Rural Ontario town worries as Ottawa plans military radar site
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
The first sign that something was afoot in the rural Ontario community of Clearview came about a year ago, when Mayor Doug Measures found out that a local farm was registered to the Crown months after it was listed for sale. A few months later, he learned at a meeting with federal government officials that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Activists urge RCMP to solicit evidence of Canadians involved in Iran atrocities
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
OTTAWA — Human rights activists say the RCMP should collect reports from members of the public on possible major crimes committed by Canadians on behalf of the Iranian regime. The Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights wants a “structural investigation” which would see the RCMP assemble evidence of Canadian residents taking part in war crimes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa’s plan for GST relief set to cost $12.4 billion over 6 years, PBO says
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
OTTAWA — The government’s budget watchdog said Monday it expects the federal government’s plan to increase the GST credit and offer a one-time payment to Canadians will cost Ottawa an estimated $12.4 billion over six years. The number released by the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer is slightly higher than Ottawa’s initial projection. Prime ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Estée Lauder fined $750k for using ‘forever chemicals’ in some eyeliners
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
OTTAWA — Cosmetics company Estée Lauder has been fined $750,000 after federal agents found it was using “forever chemicals” in some of its eyeliner products. The company pleaded guilty to two counts of violating the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. In May 2023, Environment and Climate Change Canada enforcement officers found the company was selling some ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians sitting on $2 billion in uncashed federal cheques: documents
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
OTTAWA — Canadians have left some $2 billion in funds on the table by not cashing millions of paper cheques mailed out by federal government departments. Documents tabled recently in Parliament reveal Ottawa issued 3.9 million paper cheques to Canadians over the past four years that went uncashed. That includes $141 million in cheques for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teens face 1st degree murder charges in First Nations double homicide
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
MONTREAL — Prosecutors say two teens apprehended last week in connection with a double homicide in a First Nations community in northern Quebec are facing first-degree murder charges. A spokeswoman for the Crown says the 17-year-old boys, who can’t be named because they are minors, were charged each with two counts of premeditated murder over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa’s plan for GST relief set to cost $12.4 billion over 5 years, PBO says
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
OTTAWA — The government’s budget watchdog said Monday it expects the federal government’s plan to increase the GST credit and offer a one-time payment to Canadians will cost Ottawa an estimated $12.4 billion over five years. The number, released by the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer — is slightly higher than Ottawa’s initial projection. ... Read More »
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By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
OTTAWA — The federal government’s plan to increase the GST credit and offer a one-time payment to Canadians will cost Ottawa an estimated $12.4 billion over five years. The Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer released the estimate this morning. Prime Minister Mark Carney promised last week new affordability measures to help lower-income consumers deal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Groundhog Day 2026: Willie in Ontario, Fred in Quebec predict early spring’s arrival
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
HALIFAX — Canada’s famous prognosticating rodents are predicting an early spring. Wiarton Willie, in Bruce County, Ont., and Fred la Marmotte, the famous groundhog in Quebec’s Gaspésie region reportedly did not see their shadows this morning, which is good news for people tired of wintry weather. According to legend, there will be six more weeks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Groundhog Day 2026: Fred in Quebec predicts spring’s early arrival
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
HALIFAX — Quebec’s Fred la Marmotte has made his prediction of Groundhog Day, calling for an early spring. The famous groundhog in Quebec’s Gaspésie region reportedly did not see his shadow this morning. According to legend, there will be six more weeks of winter if a groundhog sees their shadow, and an early spring if ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Frank Stronach trial, Ontario nuclear, Groundhog Day, Grammy wins
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… What to expect as businessman Frank Stronach stands trial on sexual assault charges The man long touted as one of Canada’s great success stories is set to stand trial in Toronto this week, as the first of two ... Read More »
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