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Feds earmark money for munitions factories in Quebec, Ontario
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
OTTAWA — Defence Minister David McGuinty says the federal government is giving a big boost to the munitions industry to build up the domestic supply of heavy artillery shells. Ottawa will pump more than $1 billion in public funds into new facilities in Ingersoll, Ont., and Repentigny, Que., for heavy munitions used in artillery. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal police make arrest in fatal 2023 Old Montreal fire
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
MONTREAL — Montreal police have announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with a 2023 fire in Old Montreal that claimed the lives of seven people. Police say they arrested the owner of the building who is facing 15 charges, including seven for manslaughter and eight for criminal negligence. The arrest of Emile Benamor, ... Read More »
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By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
MONTREAL — Montreal police have announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with a 2023 fire in Old Montreal that claimed the lives of seven people. Police say they arrested the owner of the building who will face 15 charges, including seven for manslaughter and eight for criminal negligence. The arrest of Emile Benamor, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bank of Canada holds key rate steady as Middle East war clouds outlook
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate at 2.25 per cent today as the economy performs below expectations but war in the Middle East threatens higher inflation. The central bank’s decision to keep to the sidelines today was widely expected but the future path for the policy rate is much less ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news: BoC interest rate decision. Iran war poll, P. E. I Health Minister dead
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Bank of Canada to make interest rate announcement The Bank of Canada is expected to make an interest rate announcement this morning as it weighs the effects of the conflict in the Middle East, trade uncertainty and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two in three people say Canada should remain neutral in Iran war: poll
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
OTTAWA — As war rages on in the Middle East, a new Leger poll suggests most Canadians believe the government of Canada should remain neutral, while one in four say Canada should support the United States and Israel in their attacks on Iran. The poll, which was conducted online and can’t be assigned a margin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s budget day in Quebec, and finance minister says don’t expect major goodies
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
QUÉBEC — Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard is set to table his budget today for the upcoming fiscal year. Speaking to journalists Tuesday, he said Quebecers shouldn’t expect any new big-ticket items as the province tries to reduce the deficit. Today’s budget will likely be Girard’s last before the fall general election, and it comes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bank of Canada to make interest rate announcement amid clouded outlook
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is expected to make an interest rate announcement this morning as it weighs the effects of the conflict in the Middle East, trade uncertainty and recent economic data. The central bank’s key lending rate stands at 2.25 per cent after a hold in January, but the economic landscape has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Snowbird pilot’s career ‘destroyed’ by cancelled passport over work in China
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
A former captain with Canada’s Snowbirds claims his passport was wrongfully cancelled after working for a pilot training company that has been targeted by the U.S. government as a “significant enabler of the Chinese air and naval forces.” Jayson Miles-Ingram says in a notice of appeal filed in the Federal Court that he “proudly and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Culture minister says ‘serious conversation’ needed about AI systems and news media
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
OTTAWA — Culture Minister Marc Miller says the government must have a “serious conversation” about AI systems’ use of news. Miller was asked whether the government is open to extending its Online News Act, which requires Meta and Google to make payments to media outlets, to AI companies. Miller said it’s not a question about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Feds appealing use of Emergencies Act during ‘Freedom Convoy’ at Supreme Court
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
OTTAWA — The federal government is appealing to the Supreme Court a lower court decision that found its use of the Emergencies Act four years ago during “Freedom Convoy” protests was unreasonable and led to the infringement of constitutional rights. The government invoked the act to quell protests in the national capital and at key ... Read More »
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