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Carney promises ‘military assistance’ in Ukraine at virtual meeting of allies
By Canadian Press on September 4th, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office says he told Ukraine’s allies today that Canada is willing to deploy “direct and scalable military assistance” in a post-ceasefire Ukraine. The Prime Minister’s Office says Carney took part virtually in a meeting of the pro-Ukraine “Coalition of the Willing.” It says Carney affirmed Canada’s commitment to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. hits Canadian September heat record again as smoke warnings persist
By Canadian Press on September 4th, 2025
VANCOUVER — Temperatures in British Columbia have hit all-time Canadian record levels for the month of September for the second consecutive day, as extremely hot and smoky conditions persist across much of the province. The mercury hit a new record of 40.8 C in Cache Creek on Wednesday, a day after Lytton matched the 40 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Police respond to mass casualty event at Manitoba First Nation
By Canadian Press on September 4th, 2025
WINNIPEG — Eight people have been taken to hospital after a mass casualty event at Hollow Water First Nation in Manitoba. RCMP have released few details but say multiple detachments responded to a serious incident early this morning in the community about 200 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg. Shared Health Manitoba says two patients were airlifted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Carney sending MP to China to push back against canola tariffs
By Canadian Press on September 4th, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s parliamentary secretary will join Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe on a trade mission to China later this week. The Prime Minister’s Office says Kody Blois, Liberal MP for Kings—Hants, will take part in the three-day trade mission that starts on Saturday to “engage constructively with Chinese officials on several trade ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec replaces Luc Boileau as head of public health with Caroline Quach-Thanh
By Canadian Press on September 4th, 2025
MONTREAL — Quebec is replacing its national public health director, with Dr. Caroline Quach-Thanh taking over from Dr. Luc Boileau. In a statement Wednesday, the government said Quach-Thanh’s term will begin Sept. 29. The microbiologist and infectious disease specialist at Montreal’s Ste-Justine hospital became well-known among the public with her regular media appearances during the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec premier to shuffle cabinet next week, delay start of legislative session
By Canadian Press on September 4th, 2025
QUÉBEC — Quebec Premier François Legault will shuffle his cabinet next week and delay the start of the legislative session by two weeks. His office says the shuffle will give the government new momentum and make room for new ideas. The Coalition Avenir QuĂ©bec government is deeply unpopular after nearly seven years in power and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Union escalates B.C. public service job action, saying no improved offer in sight
By Canadian Press on September 4th, 2025
VANCOUVER — The union representing thousands of British Columbia public service workers says it is escalating job action in the dispute. The BC General Employees’ Union says pickets are being expanded today to include the Ministry of Finance office in downtown Vancouver. It’s the third day of job action by the union after a strike ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian among injured in deadly Lisbon streetcar crash
By Canadian Press on September 4th, 2025
OTTAWA — A Canadian is among the injured after a popular 19th-century streetcar crashed in Portugal’s capital on Wednesday. At least 17 people died in the wreck, with another 21 injured. The head of Lisbon’s Civil Protection Agency told reporters one person from Canada was injured, along with passengers from seven other countries. Global Affairs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champagne says ‘adjustments’ coming to the public service as Ottawa reviews spending
By Canadian Press on September 4th, 2025
TORONTO — Finance Minister Francois Philippe Champagne says “adjustments” are coming to the public service as Ottawa looks to trim its spending in the fall budget. Champagne is in the Greater Toronto Area today for the second day of meetings with Prime Minister Mark Carney and the rest of cabinet ahead of Parliament’s return in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Head of hard-right U.S. think tank no longer set to meet Carney’s cabinet
By Canadian Press on September 4th, 2025
MISSISSAUGA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and his ministers are no longer set to meet with the head of a right-wing U.S. think tank as the second day of cabinet meetings begin. Heritage Foundation president Kevin Roberts was on an initial list of speakers expected to address cabinet today as part of a session on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Day 2 of Carney cabinet retreat, TIFF launches with John Candy doc
By Canadian Press on September 4th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Carney settles in for Day 2 of cabinet retreat Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet will meet behind closed doors for a second day in a row today, as the Liberal government prepares for Parliament’s return in ... Read More »
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