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Winter storm hits Prairies, closing schools and universities in Winnipeg
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
WINNIPEG — Blizzard conditions have made for hazardous driving environments across much of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, prompting school closures in many areas. Many roads in southern Manitoba were closed Thursday morning, including sections of the Trans-Canada Highway and the Perimeter Highway surrounding Winnipeg. Schools in many areas, including Winnipeg, are closed, as are the University ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Santa, elves sought in alleged Montreal grocery theft described as political act
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
MONTREAL — Police are investigating what activists say was a Robin Hood-style theft at a Montreal grocery store this week with people dressed as Santa and elves shoplifting thousands of dollars worth of food. A group called “Robins of the alleys” has claimed responsibility for the theft, saying four santas and a host of elves ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winter storm sweeps through Prairies, schools and universities close in Winnipeg
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
WINNIPEG — Blizzard conditions have made for hazardous road conditions across much of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, prompting school closures in many areas. Some parts are expected to receive up to 20 centimetres of snow before the storm passes through, and strong winds, forecast to taper off later today, have reduced visibility and caused drifts on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U.S. trade representative fires opening salvo in review of Canada-U.S.-Mexico deal
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
OTTAWA — Washington’s trade representative says a coming review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade deal will hinge on resolving concerns about Canadian policies on dairy products, alcohol and digital services. In a statement this week to a congressional committee, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Americans have concerns about access to Canada’s dairy market and Canada’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pablo Rodriguez publicly resigns as Quebec Liberal leader after six months in job
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
MONTREAL — Pablo Rodriguez has publicly announced his resignation as Quebec Liberal leader amid an ongoing crisis in the party. He told reporters in Montreal today he had become a distraction as the Liberals try to prepare for next year’s election. The former federal cabinet minister says he made the decision out of a sense ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ontario, Ottawa agree to speed up project approvals, including Ring of Fire mining
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have signed an agreement to speed up the approval of major projects under a “one project, one process, one decision” model. This approach means that projects that would have been subject to environmental assessments at both the federal and provincial levels will now go ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winter storm system sweeps through Prairies, set to moves into Ontario, Quebec
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
A winter storm continues to blow across Saskatchewan and Manitoba today, forcing some school and road closures as Environment Canada warns of slippery conditions and little visibility in some areas. The weather agency says the winter storm system is pushing through the southern parts of the two Prairie provinces, where blowing snow and gusty winds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news: Tories ponder the year ahead, Jewish organizations sounding the alarm
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Rattled Conservatives look ahead to 2026 One year ago, Pierre Poilievre appeared to be on the cusp of achieving two things he’d wanted for a long time: the end of Justin Trudeau’s political career, and a majority ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jewish organization calls for action to protect community after Sydney shooting
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
OTTAWA — A Jewish organization is calling on all levels of government to protect communities in Canada following a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia. Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs CEO Noah Shack said in an interview with The Canadian Press that the need for action is “urgent.” “Thoughts and prayers can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!This is what Canada’s pain medication shortages have been like for chronic pain patients
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
TORONTO — Amanda Godda has been bedridden since August. That’s when her prescription of acetaminophen with oxycodone was hit by a nationwide supply shortage. Since then, the 42-year-old has gone from working tight deadlines and long days at music festivals to only getting up to make a sandwich or wash herself in the sink. “I’m ... Read More »
1 responseFeds defend $1.1-million Deloitte contract for AI advice after firm admitted mistakes
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
ST. JOHN’S — The federal government is defending its decision to award a contract worth up to $1.1 million for advice on deploying artificial intelligence to a Canadian branch of Deloitte, a global consulting firm that is under fire for AI-related blunders. However, Employment and Social Development Canada says there will be consequences if the ... Read More »
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