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Carney to meet with cabinet, premiers to discuss latest U.S. tariffs
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with his cabinet and the premiers today, less than a week after U.S. President Donald Trump hit Canada with a baseline 35 per cent tariff. This latest trade war escalation applies only to goods not covered by the Canada-United States-Mexico agreement on free trade, better known as CUSMA. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Northern half of Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario are under air quality warnings
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
The north-central part of the Prairies remains under a series of air-quality warnings. Environment Canada says wildfire smoke is contributing to the region’s very poor air quality and could cause reduced visibility today. The warnings stretch through much of Saskatchewan and most of Manitoba, and into northwestern Ontario as well. There are also several pockets ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Air Canada labour trouble; two terrorism cases in court today
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Air Canada attendants vote for strike mandate Air Canada flight attendants have voted to give their union a strike mandate. The Air Canada component of the Canadian Union of Public Employees says members voted 99.7 per cent in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Supreme Court of Canada weighs appeal application from Via Rail terror case
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada is set to decide Thursday whether to hear the appeal of Raed Jaser, who was convicted of planning to commit murder for the benefit of a terrorist group. It’s the latest chapter in a long-running legal saga that began 12 years ago with charges against Jaser and Chiheb ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barbers using TikTok to build their brands are attracting a new teen clientele
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
MONTRÉAL — Videos of barbers at work showcasing their talents are plentiful on TikTok, and young clients are taking notice. The trend on the short-form, video-sharing platform is helping to fuel interest in barbers in Quebec, who say they are seeing more hairstyle-savvy teenagers coming through their doors. OphĂ©lia-Anna Nagar, a barber based in Quebec ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge to rule on bail for 3 men charged in alleged plot to take land near Quebec City
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
QUÉBEC — A judge will rule today on whether to grant bail to three men facing terrorism charges in an alleged plot to forcibly seize land in the Quebec City area. Simon Angers-Audet, 24, RaphaĂ«l LagacĂ©, 25, and Marc-Aurèle Chabot, 24, face charges of facilitating a terrorist activity, and other charges related to the illegal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ministers Champagne, Anand in Mexico to strengthen countries’ ties
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
OTTAWA — Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand were in Mexico to strengthen the countries’ relationship, days after the United States hit Canada with higher tariffs. Champagne said during a virtual press conference from Mexico on Tuesday evening that it was a “very successful trip” and that the mission was to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BC Wildfire Service warns AI photos spread misinformation and uncertainty
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
VANCOUVER — The BC Wildfire Service is warning about AI-generated images spreading misinformation and uncertainty during fire season, citing fake images being shared on social media that seemingly depict recent blazes. The service shared two images it says were generated with artificial intelligence, showing dramatic scenes of aircraft fighting fires. It says the images don’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U.S. ambassador says wildfires offer a reminder of countries’ shared challenges
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
OTTAWA — U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra says Canada’s recent wildfires offer a “stark reminder” of the countries’ shared challenges. In a statement shared by the U.S. Embassy, Hoekstra says the fires also show the importance of the two countries working together to protect lives, communities and natural resources. Hoekstra says he’s “proud” of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa signs contract with Canadian firm to make drones for Halifax-class ships
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
OTTAWA — The federal government has contracted a Canadian firm to outfit the Royal Canadian Navy’s Halifax-class ships with a small fleet of aerial drones. Ottawa announced it has awarded two contracts to MDA Space for up to six advanced “uncrewed aircraft systems” for the Navy’s patrol frigates. The Department of National Defence says in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blaze near Cathedral Grove, but B.C. fire service says ancient forest not at risk
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
Vancouver Island photographer Colby Rex O’Neill has had restless nights as a wildfire burns less than a kilometre from his home. That’s a worry, but he also fears the Wesley Ridge fire could reach what he calls a “national treasure” — Cathedral Grove, a temperate rainforest containing trees that are about 800 years old. Rex ... Read More »
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