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In the news: Canadian consulate in Greenland to open Friday, Canada’s Black history
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Greenland consulate could boost ties with Canada The launch of a new Canadian diplomatic mission in Greenland is sparking hopes for more collaboration on climate change, Inuit rights and defence in the face of U.S. President Donald ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How a missing-person report filed after four decades helped ID Canadian’s remains
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
VANCOUVER — Vancouver police say a missing-person report and a DNA sample filed by a B.C. woman four decades after her mother disappeared helped identify the remains of a woman found in Florida in the 1980s. Othram, an American DNA firm that works with law enforcement on cold cases, announced last week that Jeanette Marcotte’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Feds expected to announce national automotive strategy, new EV rebates today
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to announce new electric vehicle policies today including a revival of the popular EV rebates for consumers. Government and industry sources, who were not authorized to publicly discuss details ahead of the announcement, say the strategy will scrap the electric vehicle sales mandate in favour of new ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Greenland consulate sparks hopes for joint action on climate change, defence
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
OTTAWA — The launch of a new Canadian diplomatic mission in Greenland is sparking hopes for more collaboration on climate change, Inuit rights and defence in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is set to officially open the new consulate Friday in Greenland’s capital Nuuk, where the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Update expected in Frank Stronach case after Toronto sexual assault trial delayed
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
TORONTO — An update is expected today in the case of Canadian businessman Frank Stronach, whose sexual assault trial in Toronto is facing some delays. The trial was scheduled to begin earlier this week but Stronach’s legal team asked for more time to prepare after receiving what it described as a large volume of new ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New survey suggests Canadians feel health-care system has deteriorated
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
TORONTO — A new survey suggests Canadians feel the health-care system has deteriorated over the last decade as they increasingly struggle to access family doctors and encounter hurdles to seeing specialists. The Angus Reid Institute survey released Thursday compares the results of more than 4,000 respondents between Nov. 26 and Dec. 1, 2025 to a ... Read More »
1 responseHarper says Canada’s difficulties can’t all be blamed on Trump in gala speech
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
OTTAWA — Former prime minister Stephen Harper says Canada must adapt to new geopolitical realities, arguing that many of the country’s difficulties can’t be blamed on U.S. President Donald Trump. Harper made remarks in front of a crowd of conservatives in downtown Ottawa on Wednesday for a gala dinner marking the 20th anniversary of his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney says ‘inequalities persist’ in speech marking Black History Month
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says the history of Black Canadians is one of “injustice met with perseverance.” Speaking at an event marking 30 years of Black History Month in Canada, Carney said that while Canadian principles now celebrate diversity, the country hasn’t always lived up to that promise. He acknowledged in his speech ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conservative MP Jamil Jivani says he had ‘productive’ meetings with White House
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
WASHINGTON — Conservative MP Jamil Jivani says he had “productive” meetings Wednesday with U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration. Jivani said on social media that he met with the White House and state department. He said the president asked him to pass along a message — to tell Canadians he loves them. “I’ll have much more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conservatives celebrate Harper as ‘strong’ leader at 20th anniversary gala
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
OTTAWA — Conservatives are gathering in downtown Ottawa tonight for a gala dinner marking the 20th anniversary of former prime minister Stephen Harper’s government. The event is taking place at the Rogers Centre and Harper is expected to deliver remarks at around 8:30 p.m. Guests at the event include Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, former foreign ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conservatives celebrating Harper at 20th anniversary gala dinner in Ottawa
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
OTTAWA — Conservatives are gathering in downtown Ottawa tonight for a gala dinner marking the 20th anniversary of former prime minister Stephen Harper’s government. The event is taking place at the Rogers Centre and Harper is expected to deliver remarks at around 8:30 p.m. Guests at the event include Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, former foreign ... Read More »
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