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Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu eyes new markets, smaller trade delegations
By Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2025
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s new trade minister says he’s looking to sign deals in South America, Southeast Asia, Africa and beyond — and to convince businesses to actually use the trade agreements Canada has already signed. “My primary role as Canada’s top salesman is to be out there hustling, opening doors for businesses and accessing new ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: Toronto’s Caribbean Carnival
By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025
Toronto’s Caribbean Carnival, formerly called “Caribana,” has been going strong since 1967. Organizers say the festival, a mix of cultural, culinary and social events, was a gift to Canada on its centennial anniversary. In its 58th year, the Grand Parade attracts thousands from across the northern hemisphere. It’s a Toronto summer tradition that’s still going ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: Quebec’s travelling carnivals, a summer staple
By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025
Bright colourful rides, skill-testing games with a stuffed animal prize, and copious amounts of sticky cotton candy are all hallmarks of the travelling carnival circuit, and are deeply rooted in the imagination of Quebecers who’ve been able to experience them. The travelling midways, which temporarily set up shop in shopping centre parking lots or wherever ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: The Dionne quintuplets
By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025
CĂ©cile Dionne, one of the world-famous Dionne quintuplets, died on Monday, July 28, 2025, at the age of 91 following a long illness, a family spokesperson confirmed. CĂ©cile and her sisters became an instant global sensation from the moment of their birth in the Ontario community of Corbeil on May 28, 1934, as they became ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec’s travelling carnivals, a summer staple for generations, continue to captivate
By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025
MONTRÉAL — Bright colourful rides, skill-testing games with a stuffed animal prize, and copious amounts of sticky cotton candy are all hallmarks of the travelling carnival circuit, and are deeply rooted in the imagination of Quebecers who’ve been able to experience them. The travelling midways, which temporarily set up shop in shopping centre parking lots ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Special air-quality warnings, statements across Canada from Prairies wildfire smoke
By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025
Wildfire smoke from the Prairies has prompted special air-quality statements and warnings across the country Saturday. Smoke from forest fires is causing reduced visibility and poor air quality that is expected to persist into Sunday for some areas, according to Environment Canada. The statements span across the country stretching from eastern British Columbia and into ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada has its 1st case of West Nile this year. Here’s what to know about the virus
By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025
TORONTO — Confirmation of the first human case of West Nile virus acquired in Canada this year arrived just in time for the August long weekend. The Public Health Agency of Canada said Thursday that an adult in Toronto with no travel history has been infected with the mosquito-borne virus. There had previously been two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man arrested after vehicle crashes through front door of RCMP office in Montreal
By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025
MONTREAL — Montreal police say a man is under arrest after a vehicle went through the front door of the RCMP headquarters in the Montreal area. No one was injured inside the Westmount, Que., building and Montreal police say the suspect has mental-health issues was possibly in crisis. Const. Jean-Pierre Brabant says a 44-year-old man ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Post workers vote to reject latest contract offer
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
OTTAWA — Unionized workers at Canada Post have voted to reject its latest contract offer. Canada Post says it’s disappointed in the results but thanks employees for taking part in the vote and the Canada Industrial Relations Board for administering it. The offer included wage hikes of about 13 per cent over four years but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canada Post workers vote to reject latest contract offer
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
OTTAWA — Unionized workers at Canada Post have voted to reject its latest contract offer, the Crown corporation says. The offer included wage hikes of about 13 per cent over four years but also added part-time workers that Canada Post has said are necessary to keep the postal service afloat. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Freeland tells MPs she was ‘dismayed’ by BC Ferries’ decision buy Chinese ships
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
OTTAWA — Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland told MPs Friday she was “dismayed” by BC Ferries’ decision to purchase four new electric-diesel ships from a Chinese shipbuilder using a $1 billion federal loan — but did not call for the loan’s cancellation. The House of Commons transport committee launched a study of the Canada Infrastructure Bank ... Read More »
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