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Carney strategy for defence industry pledges 125,000 jobs, sweeping policy changes
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Liberal government is making sweeping changes to the way it approaches supporting the domestic defence industry, as Canada looks to transition away from over-reliance on the United States for military gear. The government was expected to announce its strategy last week, but Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended his travel due to a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police tape down in Tumbler Ridge as shooting victim is honoured 14,000 km away
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026
TUMBLER RIDGE — Churches in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., are preparing for their first Sunday services since the recent shootings in which nine people died, while the life of one of the young victims has been honoured some 14,000 kilometres away. Twelve-year-old Abel Mwansa Jr. is being remembered in his family’s former hometown of Solwezi, Zambia, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beijing drops visa requirement for Canadian tourists, business visitors to China
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026
OTTAWA — China is dropping its visa requirement for Canadian tourists and business visitors, after moves by Prime Minister Mark Carney to put relations with Beijing on a better footing. China’s Foreign Ministry says Canadians will no longer be required to get visas for 30-days stays, starting Tuesday until at least the end of this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fact File: Why it’s tough to verify some of Carney’s claims about ‘protected’ jobs
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has made a series of claims recently about how much the federal government’s support for tariff-stricken industries has protected jobs in Canada. Some of his figures on the number of workers being supported come close to federal records. Experts say that while there are models that can help estimate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police tape down at B.C. high school, home where 8 killed in mass shooting
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026
TUMBLER RIDGE — The site of the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., is no longer cordoned off by police tape, but the high school where six were killed and dozens more were hurt remains closed to the public. RCMP removed the yellow tape on Saturday that had surrounded the school since Tuesday, when 18-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada signs agreement for defence cooperation with Denmark
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
Canada’s defence minister has signed an agreement at an international security forum to strengthen co-operation with Denmark on defence matters. A news release from the Department of National Defence says David McGuinty, along with defence ministers for Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands have signed a memorandum of understanding for Canada-Denmark defence cooperation. The release ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hundreds of thousands march in Toronto rally in support of Iran protests
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
TORONTO — Hundreds of thousands of people marched down Yonge Street to the beat of drums and chants of “King Reza Pahlavi” at a rally in North York, as similar protests took place in major cities around the world. Protesters held aloft and draped themselves in red, white and green flags emblazoned with a golden ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tumbler Ridge, B.C., teacher says he knew school staff would protect students
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
TUMBLER RIDGE — A teacher who helped to protect his students at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School when a killer began shooting says he never felt alone and knew all the staff were doing their best to shelter and protect the children. Mark Deeley, the science teacher at the small community in British Columbia’s northeast, said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tens of thousands march in Toronto rally in support of Iran protests
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
TORONTO — Tens of thousands of people marched down Yonge Street to the beat of drums and chants of “King Reza Pahlavi” at a rally in North York, as similar protests took place in major cities around the world. Protesters held aloft and draped themselves in red, white and green flags emblazoned with a golden ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada and Germany sign declaration of intent to grow AI field together
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
OTTAWA — Canada and Germany have signed a joint declaration of intent to work together on growing the field of artificial intelligence. The signing also coincides with the launch of a Sovereign Technology Alliance between the two countries. A statement says the declaration of intent allows the two countries to focus on expanding AI research ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thousands march in Toronto rally in support of Iran protests
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
TORONTO — Thousands of people marched down Yonge Street to the beat of drums and chants of “King Reza Pahlavi” at a rally in North York, as similar protests took place in major cities around the world. Protesters held aloft and draped themselves in red, white and green flags emblazoned with a golden lion — ... Read More »
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