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Murder suspect says assault sentence ‘doesn’t matter’ next to how he tortures himself
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
VANCOUVER — The man accused of killing Bailey McCourt says it “doesn’t matter” how long he is sentenced to serve in a separate case where he is accused of assault by strangling and uttering threats. James Plover expressed remorse, saying he will torture himself until he dies, in the brief remarks at a sentencing hearing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney Liberals narrowly survive crucial budget vote, preventing winter election
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government has narrowly survived a crucial budget vote — one that could have sent Canadians to the polls this winter but instead propped up the minority Liberal government. Members of Parliament ended weeks of drama and speculation about the Carney government’s fate by voting 170 to 168 on a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Budget clears Commons by 2 votes, preventing winter election
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
OTTAWA — The House of Commons has passed Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first budget in a crucial vote that propped up the minority Liberal government and kept Canadians from heading back to the polls this winter. Carney was elected in spring but only secured a minority government that could have fallen over the vote, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Port of Montreal expansion had inadequate consultation on endangered fish: Bloc MP
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
OTTAWA — A Bloc Québécois MP says Ottawa oversaw an inadequate consultation on the mitigation plans for an endangered fish species from the Port of Montreal expansion. At the environment committee meeting today, MP Patrick Bonin grilled officials from the port and the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada over news that the consultation process yielded ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Truly incredible’: Commuters impressed with new branch of Montreal’s rail network
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
MONTREAL — Fifteen-year-old Dustin Flores-Ranger says he’s taken a ride on the new branch of Montreal’s light-rail network for three consecutive days – since the extension opened to the public over the weekend. The teenager says he’s been passionate about public transit his whole life, and wanted to be around on Monday to make sure ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hollywood star Richard Gere brings Tibet advocacy to Parliament Hill
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
OTTAWA — Hollywood actor Richard Gere says Canada should not pivot to a stronger relationship with China just because of its currently strained relationship with the United States. He says he is worried about that strain but says that won’t last forever and it is problematic for Canada to make “corrections” in its relationship with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saskatchewan Roughriders return home, celebrate Grey Cup with cheering fans in Regina
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
REGINA — The Grey Cup champion Saskatchewan Roughriders are back home, hoisting the CFL’s top prize in front of cheering fans outside Regina’s Mosaic Stadium. The crowd, wearing their green and white attire, hooted and rang bells as a pep band played and the players led all in a chant of “Let’s go Riders!” and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chief finds missing jacket adorned with honours, family history in Montreal airport
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
OTTAWA — A Mi’kmaw hereditary chief’s missing jacket has been found after an extensive search of the Montreal airport where it was misplaced. Adorned with a medal presented to him for the Order of Canada, along with the King Charles III Coronation Medal and the Queen Elizabeth Platinum Jubilee Medal, Chief Stephen Augustine’s jacket also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Premiers say they had positive meeting with PM, hint that tariff relief is coming
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
OTTAWA — New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt says premiers had a “productive” meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney today, mainly to discuss the federal budget and progress on tariff talks with the United States. Noting the impact of tariffs on New Brunswick, Holt says the group spoke about softwood lumber and Carney indicated a “significant” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!May says she’ll vote yes on Liberal budget after Carney makes climate commitment
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
OTTAWA — Green Party Leader Elizabeth May offered the Liberals a critical yes vote on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first budget Monday afternoon — just a few hours before members of Parliament decide whether to risk plunging the country into an early election. Following question period, May told reporters she will support Carney’s fiscal plan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-husband of Bailey McCourt now faces first-degree murder charge in her killing
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Prosecution Service says new evidence from police has resulted in an upgraded charge of first-degree murder against a man accused of killing his ex-wife with a hammer in a Kelowna parking lot. James Plover had previously faced a second-degree murder charge over the killing of Bailey McCourt last July while ... Read More »
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