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CP NewsAlert: Dr. Joss Reimer named Canada’s new chief public health officer
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
OTTAWA — Dr. Joss Reimer has been named Canada’s new chief public health officer. She replaces Dr. Theresa Tam, who retired in June after becoming a household name during the COVID-19 pandemic. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Final commercial flight operated by Canadian airline departed from Cuba: Anand
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says the final flight operated by Canadian airlines departed from Cuba yesterday. For more than a year, Global Affairs Canada has warned travellers of “shortages of basic necessities, including food, medicine and fuel” across most of Cuba. In January, the island lost its main source of fuel when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Olympics, India trade deal with Canada, Tumbler Ridge, NDP debate
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Canada’s men’s hockey team is vying for a spot in the gold-medal game at the Milan Cortina Olympics A spot in the gold-medal game will be on the line today when Canada’s men’s hockey team takes on Finland ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: India trade deal with Canada, Tumbler Ridge, NDP debate
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… India envoy says trade deal possible within a year India’s envoy to Ottawa says Canada could sign a comprehensive trade deal with New Delhi within a year — despite the fact that trade talks between the two nations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guns in photo posted by Tumbler Ridge shooter’s mother were legal, expert says
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
A former RCMP weapons officer says guns in a photo posted by the Tumbler Ridge shooter’s mother all appear to have been legal to own in Canada at the time, although they include a semi-automatic rifle that was later prohibited. Jennifer Jacobs posted the photo of guns in a cabinet to Facebook in August 2024 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Feds warn First Nations people to carry passport when crossing U.S. border
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
OTTAWA — The federal government has updated its travel advice for the United States, urging First Nations people to carry a passport in addition to a status card when crossing the border. Before this week, the government website said First Nations people could “freely” enter the United States for the purposes of employment, study, retirement, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ahead of PM’s visit, India’s envoy says Canada could sign trade deal ‘within a year’
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
OTTAWA — India’s envoy to Ottawa says Canada could sign a comprehensive trade deal with New Delhi within a year — despite the fact that trade talks between the two nations have stalled multiple times since they started in 2010. Ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s anticipated visit to India, High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cross-examination set to continue for complainant in Stronach sexual assault trial
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
TORONTO — A defence lawyer for Canadian businessman Frank Stronach is set to continue cross-examining one of his accusers today. Leora Shemesh began questioning the woman, who is the fourth complainant to testify in the case, on Thursday afternoon after court took two unplanned pauses to deal with legal issues. The issues arose after the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP leadership candidates pitch their rebuilding plans to voters in final debate
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
The NDP leadership candidates began the final official debate with a general acknowledgment they agree on policies, but have different visions for how to achieve their most existential goal — rebuilding the party. At the close of the debate, each candidate was asked if they are running to rebuild the party or become the prime ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Increased control over immigration?’ Nine questions on Alberta referendum in October
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says a referendum is to be held on Oct. 19 to ask Albertans about how they want the province to deal with immigration as well as the Constitution. She says it will include these nine questions: On immigration 1. Do you support the Government of Alberta taking increased control over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta’s Smith to put immigration, Constitution questions on fall referendum
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government is putting nine questions to a provincewide referendum on Oct. 19, including proposals to restrict social services from some immigrants. One question asks Albertans if non-permanent residents should be charged a “reasonable” fee to access health and education systems. Another asks for approval to cut off newcomers from ... Read More »
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