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In the news today: Carney in India, Alberta budget, GDP
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… PM Carney lands in India to begin Asia trip Prime Minister Mark Carney landed in India on Friday, where he will continue his government’s ongoing efforts to reset a fractured diplomatic relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney lands in India to kick off Asia trip
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
MUMBAI — Prime Minister Mark Carney landed in India on Friday, where he will continue his government’s ongoing efforts to reset a fractured diplomatic relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. Carney and Modi are each looking to decrease their countries’ dependence on trade with the United States under President Donald Trump. “Both for India ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Carney lands in India to kick off Asia trip
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
MUMBAI — Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in India as his government continues its bid to restore a stronger relationship with the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Carney is also set to visit Australia and Japan on the 10-day trip, which is also his first international trip since his headline-making speech in Davos ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney heads to India to mend ties as both countries seek end-run around Trump
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to arrive in India on Friday, where he will continue his government’s ongoing efforts to reset a fractured diplomatic relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. Carney and Modi are each looking to decrease their countries’ dependence on trade with the United States under President Donald Trump. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From energy to AI: Five big themes behind Carney’s mission to India
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s trip to India meant to reset bilateral relations after two years of extreme tensions. Canada and India halted trade talks and pulled their diplomats after Canada alleged in both 2023 and 2024 that agents of the government of India were behind acts of violence and extortion targeting Canadian Sikhs, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Persian Gulf War vets still fighting for better recognition after 35 years
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
For Denis Cote, one of the worst parts of the Persian Gulf War was entering the conflict zone not knowing what to expect as sirens blared in the dead of night, warning of a missile attack. “We didn’t know when we were coming home. We didn’t know where we were staying,” said the 62-year-old veteran ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal’s Trudeau airport braces for more traffic chaos ahead of spring break
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
MONTREAL — The vehicle traffic around Montréal Trudeau International Airport has been a source of frustration in recent years, prompting passengers at times to haul their suitcases on foot along the roadway to avoid missing flights. Now, Montreal’s airport authority is urging travellers to prepare for further traffic headaches as the busy spring break season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Statistics Canada set to report GDP data for the final quarter of 2025
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada is set to report this morning on how the economy closed out 2025. A Reuters poll of economists expects real gross domestic product was flat on an annualized basis in the fourth quarter of the year, according to LSEG Data & Analytics. Statistics Canada said last month that its initial estimates ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!3-time major winner Minjee Lee moves up the LPGA Singapore leaderboard with a 64
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
SINGAPORE (AP) — Three-time major winner Minjee Lee improved on her first-round score by eight strokes Friday for an 8-under 64 to move into a tie for second place at the HSBC Women’s World Championship. The No. 4-ranked Lee, one of nine top-10 players in the LPGA Singapore field this week, had an eagle and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!30 years after Pokémon’s release, fans are still trying to catch ’em all
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Benson Lu’s life revolves around Pokémon. The 26-year-old has played the mobile game Pokémon Go every day for a decade, watches the animated show every week, goes to the local card shop in his Los Angeles suburb to play the brand’s trading card game every week, and has a whopping collection ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl lead Oilers’ 8-1 rout of struggling Kings
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Connor McDavid secured his ninth 100-point season with a goal and an assist, Leon Draisaitl had a goal and three assists, and the Edmonton Oilers snapped their four-game skid with an 8-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night. McDavid scored his 35th goal and Draisaitl got his 30th ... Read More »
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