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Churchill Falls agreement could be jeopardized by Quebec election, minister says
By Canadian Press on December 13th, 2025
QUÉBEC — Quebec’s economy minister says a draft energy deal with Newfoundland and Labrador could be at risk if it’s not settled before next year’s Quebec election. Christine Fréchette says a defeat for the governing Coalition Avenir Québec in 2026 could jeopardize the energy supply agreement. The two provinces announced a preliminary agreement in December ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fan-favourite lion put down at Toronto Zoo after months of veterinary care
By Canadian Press on December 13th, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Zoo says it has euthanized one of its lions after the animal spent several months undergoing veterinary care for a gastrointestinal symptoms. In a Friday social media post the zoo says Fintan, a 13-year-old “majestic male white lion” was put down on Friday after receiving months of advanced care for nausea, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Métis Nation of Ontario say academic gathering is an attempt to erase their history
By Canadian Press on December 13th, 2025
OTTAWA — Members of the Métis Nation of Ontario say an upcoming academic summit in the province amounts to an attack on their history because it questions the legitimacy of their connection to Métis heritage and territorial claims. But the First Nations organizers of the summit say they are using the event to safeguard their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Abbotsford floodwaters recede but more rain in store for B.C.’s Fraser Valley
By Canadian Press on December 13th, 2025
ABBOTSFORD — Floodwaters that poured into Abbotsford, B.C., this week are receding, but Environment Canada warns more rain is in store for the already saturated Fraser Valley. It says while rainfall is expected to taper throughout the day, another system will move into the area tonight. The weather office says that will be followed by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: The week in news photos
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
Here’s a look at some of this week’s top news photos as selected by editors. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 12, 2025. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eby plans $150 million in loan guarantees for Cowichan land owners
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says his government plans to offer private owners of land in the Cowichan Aboriginal title area more than $150 million in loan guarantees, amid fears about the impact of the landmark ruling on their financing. He says the fund could include $100 million in guaranteed financing for Montrose ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Eby plans $150 million in loan guarantees for Cowichan land owners
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says his government plans to offer private owners of land in the Cowichan Aboriginal title area more than $150 million in loan guarantees, amid fears about the impact of the ruling on their financing. He says the fund could include $100 million in guaranteed financing for Montrose Properties, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. rescuers remove rope wrapped around sea lion’s neck after weeks-long effort
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
VANCOUVER — Marine mammal rescuers in British Columbia say a weeks-long operation has successfully freed a sea lion from a rope wrapped around its neck that was causing “rapidly worsening injuries.” The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society says the female Steller sea lion was spotted on Nov. 7 near Cowichan Bay off Vancouver Island, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poilievre says Carney trying to manipulate his way to majority with floor-crossings
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Prime Minister Mark Carney needs to stop trying to manipulate his way to the majority government Canadians denied him in the spring election by courting floor-crossers. On Thursday, Ontario MP Michael Ma became the second person to leave the Conservative benches and join the Liberals in as many ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A timeline of what happened after Longueuil police opened fire on a teenager
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
MONTREAL — A 15-year-old boy was shot dead by Longueuil police in September, triggering an investigation into how the police force just south of Montreal handled the fatal call. But new allegations have surfaced suggesting the police force attempted to interfere with the independent investigation. The allegations were raised in newly released correspondence exchanged between ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Poilievre says Carney is trying to manipulate his way to a majority
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Prime Minister Mark Carney should stop trying to manipulate his way to the majority government Canadians denied him in the spring election by courting floor-crossers. On Thursday, Ontario MP Michael Ma became the second person to leave the Conservative benches and join the Liberals in as many months, ... Read More »
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