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Franklin the Turtle book publisher condemns ‘violent’ post by U.S. defense secretary
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
The publisher of the Franklin series of children’s books says an online post by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth depicting the titular character as a bazooka-wielding soldier is denigrating and violent. Hegseth shared on social media Sunday a mock cover of a Franklin book titled “Franklin Targets Narco Terrorists” with the caption: “For your Christmas ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Treasury board president “looking into” potential changes to return to office rules
By Canadian Press on December 1st, 2025
OTTAWA — Treasury Board president Shafqat Ali on Monday denied having any knowledge about discussions to potentially order public servants to return to the office full time in 2027. Ali was responding to questions from reporters after the Canadian Association of Professional Employees president Nathan Prier wrote to Ali to ask about rumours of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta’s Smith says her United Conservative Party is not a separatist party
By Canadian Press on December 1st, 2025
CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her United Conservative Party isn’t a separatist party. Last week’s historic energy deal between Alberta and Ottawa was met with skepticism, and at multiple points by boos, by members at the party’s annual convention over the weekend. Leaders in the party’s separatist camp, meanwhile, received standing ovations and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary man found guilty of three terrorism-related charges tied to ISIS
By Canadian Press on December 1st, 2025
CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA — A Calgary judge has found Jamal Borhot guilty of three counts of participation in a terrorist group relating to activities in the Middle East over a decade ago. Borhot was convicted after being charged with travelling to Syria in 2013 to assist in the terrorist activities of ISIS. Calgary Justice Corina ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Activists mark World AIDS Day by calling for criminal reform, prevention funding
By Canadian Press on December 1st, 2025
OTTAWA — Activists marked World AIDS Day on Monday by calling on the federal government to honour a Trudeau government promise to reform the laws on HIV disclosure, and to provide enough funding to get Canada’s efforts to end the pandemic back on track. The HIV Legal Network says Canada’s stalled progress on preventing new ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Calgary man found guilty of three terrorism-related charges
By Canadian Press on December 1st, 2025
CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA — A Calgary judge has found Jamal Borhot guilty of three counts of participation in a terrorist group relating to activities in the Middle East over a decade ago. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Generations of Indigenous leaders brace for a new battle over another pipeline
By Canadian Press on December 1st, 2025
OTTAWA — For some First Nations leaders, the prospect of conflict with provincial and federal governments over plans to send another pipeline to the B.C. coast brings back vivid memories of years past. For many First Nations youth, it’s a whole new call to action. “My ancestors — all the ancestors of every First Nations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!May says voting for budget was ‘mistake’ and it won’t happen again
By Canadian Press on December 1st, 2025
OTTAWA — Green Party leader Elizabeth May says supporting the Carney government on the budget vote is a “mistake” she won’t make again. May told The Canadian Press the memorandum of understanding Prime Minister Mark Carney signed with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on energy — specifically the part that applies federal tax credits to enhanced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miller named new culture minister as Carney fills gaps left by Guilbeault
By Canadian Press on December 1st, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney named Montreal MP Marc Miller as the new minister of Canadian identity and culture this afternoon. Miller was in former prime minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet between 2019 and 2025 but was not included in Carney’s cabinet until now. He replaces Steven Guilbeault, who quit cabinet on Thursday following Ottawa’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Marc Miller named new culture minister
By Canadian Press on December 1st, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has named Marc Miller, a former federal minister who represents a Montreal riding, as the new minister of culture and identity. Miller replaces Steven Guilbeault, who quit cabinet on Thursday to protest Ottawa’s new pact with Alberta on a proposed pipeline. Government Transformation Minister Joël Lightbound will become Carney’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. community holds vigil to mourn deaths, losses in deadly Hong Kong fire
By Canadian Press on December 1st, 2025
VANCOUVER — A makeshift memorial dedicated to the victims of one of Hong Kong’s deadliest fires drew hundreds of people in downtown Vancouver before it was removed. The front steps of the Vancouver Art Gallery were filled with tea lights and bouquets of white flowers as mourners lined up for hours to remember and pay ... Read More »
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