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Fraser Valley floodwaters could peak today, but B.C. braces for more rain on way
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
ABBOTSFORD — More rain is in store for the flood-drenched Fraser Valley in British Columbia, where hundreds of properties have been evacuated. Overflow from the Nooksack River in Washington state that poured north into the valley had been expected to peak today, and residents are waiting to see the full severity of the inundation. But ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Libraries say budget proposal to end shipping program would be ‘catastrophic’
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
ST. JOHN’S — Libraries across Canada say a proposed change in the federal budget bill would end their ability to ship books at reduced rates, threatening interlibrary loan programs and possibly forcing the closure of rural facilities. Bill C-15 removes a clause in Canada Post legislation providing reduced postage rates for books and other materials ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Small group of Conservatives frustrated with Poilievre: government House leader
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
OTTAWA — Government House leader Steven MacKinnon says there are more Conservatives who are “frustrated” with the political direction being taken by their party. MacKinnon answered questions from reporters this morning, the day after Michael Ma left the Conservatives to join the Liberal caucus. The Liberals issued a press release Thursday evening announcing Ma’s surprise ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interference by police after Quebec teen killed by cops can’t go unpunished: lawyers
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
MONTREAL — Lawyers representing the family of a Longueuil, Que., teen who was shot dead by police in September say they are shocked by allegations of police interference in the investigation by the province’s police watchdog. Nooran Rezayi, 15, was killed on Sept. 21 after being shot in a suburban neighbourhood south of Montreal. On ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First segment of high-speed rail project to connect Montreal and Ottawa
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
MONTREAL — The federal government says the first segment of its proposed high-speed rail project would connect Montreal and Ottawa. The segment would be about 200 kilometres long and construction would begin in 2029. The high-speed project, announced earlier this year, would connect Toronto and Quebec City with trains travelling at speeds of up to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news: B.C. flooding continues, another Conservative crosses the floor
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Flooding in Fraser Valley could peak today as B.C. prepares for second system Flooding in the Fraser Valley, caused by overflow from the Nooksack River in Washington state, is expected to peak today as residents wait to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flooding in Fraser Valley could peak today, as B.C. prepares for second system
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
ABBOTSFORD — Flooding in the Fraser Valley, caused by overflow from the Nooksack River in Washington state, is expected to peak today, as residents wait to see the severity of the inundation. David Campbell with the BC River Forecast Centre says water levels across the border were already receding, but floodwaters the river is pouring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Post says it won’t axe library shipping program despite proposal in budget
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
ST. JOHN’S — Canada Post says it will not axe a program to offset shipping costs for libraries, despite a federal bill that proposes its end. Bill C-15 removes a clause in Canada Post legislation providing reduced shipping rates for books and other materials mailed between libraries or to library users. The bill proposes that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!P.E.I. Premier Rob Lantz resigning to seek permanent leadership of PC party
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
CHARLOTTETOWN — Rob Lantz has announced that he is resigning as premier of Prince Edward Island as he seeks to become the permanent leader of the province’s Progressive Conservatives. Lantz had been interim leader of the party and was sworn in as premier in February after Dennis King stepped down. Lantz had served as education ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!P.E.I. Premier Rob Lantz resigning to seek permanent leadership of party
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
CHARLOTTETOWN — Rob Lantz has announced that he is resigning as premier of Prince Edward Island as he seeks to become the leader of the Progressive Conservatives. Lantz had been interim leader of the party and was sworn in as premier in February after Dennis King stepped down. Lantz had served as education minister under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: P.E.I. premier resigning to seek permanent leadership of party
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
CHARLOTTETOWN — Rob Lantz has announced that he is resigning as premier of Prince Edward Island as he seeks to become the leader of the Progressive Conservatives, a party he has been leading on an interim basis. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
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