National News
Quebec government lifts planned 2035 ban on gas-powered vehicle sales
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
MONTREAL — The Quebec government is lifting a ban on the sale of gas-powered cars that would have taken effect in 2035. Environment Minister Bernard Drainville says the decision will give industry a break and Quebecers more choice. Now the government’s target is for 90 per cent of new vehicle sales in 2035 be hybrid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What the Canada Post strike means for your passports, pension cheques and more
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
OTTAWA — With Canada Post workers hitting picket lines, the flow of mail across the country has stopped. Here’s what the move means for items you may have been expecting in your mailbox. Mail delivery Canada Post says mail and parcels will not be processed or delivered during the strike and some post offices will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada not part of mass walkout when Israel PM Netanyahu spoke at UN General Assembly
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
OTTAWA — Canada was not part of a mass walkout this morning during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the United Nations General Assembly. The office of Canadian Ambassador Bob Rae says he remained seated during Netanyahu’s address as dozens of diplomats from other countries walked out of the chamber. The official presiding over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Statistics Canada says tourism spending up 0.9 per cent in second quarter at $26.5B
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says total tourism spending in the second quarter rose 0.9 per cent as an increase in domestic travel was offset in part by fewer visitors from the U.S. The agency says total tourism spending for the second quarter totalled $26.5 billion. The results come as Canadians have been opting to spend ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Economic growth in July could give way to stall in August: StatCan
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Canadian economy grew in July but any momentum may have been short lived, Statistics Canada said Friday. Real gross domestic product grew 0.2 per cent in July, marking the first signs of growth in four months. Real GDP declined 1.6 per cent on an annualized basis in the second quarter. The growth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Statistics Canada says real gross domestic product grew 0.2 per cent in July
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says real gross domestic product grew 0.2 per cent in July, the first increase in four months. However, its early estimate for August indicated that real GDP for that month was essentially unchanged. The agency says the growth in July was driven by goods-producing industries which grew 0.6 per cent for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal’s Concordia celebrates ‘landmark’ fundraising year amid funding challenges
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
MONTREAL — Montreal’s Concordia University is celebrating what it’s calling a landmark fundraising year, even as it faces an unprecedented financial crunch it blames on government policies. The university says its Campaign for Concordia: Next-Gen Now campaign has raised more than $365 million, surpassing its $350-million goal. The news comes as the school’s overall revenues ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Postal workers on strike, Carney in U.K., Chinese EV tariff review
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Unionized postal workers on strike nationwide Unionized postal workers are on a nationwide strike this morning, after Canada Post announced it was planning to end door-to-door mail delivery for almost all households within the next decade. Procurement Minister ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unionized postal workers on strike after plans to end most home delivery announced
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
OTTAWA — Unionized postal workers are on a nationwide strike this morning, after Canada Post announced it was planning to end door-to-door mail delivery for almost all households within the next decade. Procurement Minister Joel Lightbound said the move is among sweeping changes aimed at shoring up the Crown corporation’s finances in response to a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa says Chinese EV tariff review is ‘informal,’ with no specific deadline
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
OTTAWA — The federal government says it is reviewing its decision to impose 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese EVs — but it can’t or won’t say when the review began, or when it will end. The tariffs took effect on Oct. 1, 2024, and the regulatory order published imposing them said “the government intends ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney looks to strengthen trade, security ties in U.K. visit
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
LONDON — Prime Minister Mark Carney is in London today to meet with the leaders of the United Kingdom, Australia, Denmark, Spain and Iceland. The talks are expected to revolve around trade and mutual defence priorities including response to the war in Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas war and Arctic security. This latest international trip comes on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!
