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As number of auto thefts drops nationally, Alberta logs highest per-capita theft rate
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
OTTAWA — Canada’s auto theft rate for private passenger vehicles dropped by almost 19 per cent in 2024 compared to the previous year — but the non-profit that collected the data says the number of stolen vehicles is still “unreasonably” high. And Alberta is emerging as an area of concern because thieves there seem to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defence Minister Bill Blair says Canada working hard to meet NATO spending target
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
BRUSSELS — Defence Minister Bill Blair says Canada is working hard to accelerate its defence spending to get to the two per cent threshold that it has committed to as part of NATO. The minister is in Brussels to meet with NATO allies and the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. U.S. President Donald Trump has complained ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trudeau in Brussels to talk security as U.S. tariff threats continue
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
BRUSSELS — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Brussels today as Canada works to deepen its trade and defence ties with Europe. The prime minister landed in the Belgian capital around 10 a.m. Wednesday morning. His one-day visit includes a meeting with NATO secretary-general Mark Rutte and the European Union’s two most senior leaders. Ursula ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Canada’s premiers in Washington, metals tariffs spark can concerns
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Premiers descend on Washington amid tariff threat Canada’s premiers are in Washington today to meet with lawmakers, business groups and lobbyists in a joint effort to push back on U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans for devastating duties. It ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s 13 premiers in Washington on mission to push back Trump’s tariff threats
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
WASHINGTON — Canada’s premiers are in Washington today to meet with lawmakers, business groups and lobbyists in a joint effort to push back on U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans for devastating duties. It is the first time all 13 premiers have travelled to the American capital together. Ontario Premier Doug Ford, chair of the Council ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. judge allows eagle sculpture insurance case despite ‘inexcusable’ delays
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
VANCOUVER — A B.C. Supreme Court judge says a lawsuit against insurance companies over the alleged theft of eagle sculptures made of gold and silver can proceed despite years of “inordinate and inexcusable” delays. The ruling posted Tuesday says Forgotten Treasures International’s lawsuit against Lloyd’s Underwriters, HUB International and others can proceed, even though it’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ontario votes: Some party leaders campaigning in Toronto, Ford remains in Washington
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
As Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford spends another day in Washington, D.C., in his capacity as Ontario premier, his opponents will continue courting votes ahead of the provincial election. Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie is expected to make another health-care announcement in Toronto and Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner will also be in the city. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trudeau heads to Brussels to talk security as U.S. tariff threats continue
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
PARIS — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is off to Brussels today as Canada works to deepen its trade and defence ties with Europe. The prime minister’s one-day visit to the Belgian capital includes a meeting with NATO secretary-general Mark Rutte and the European Union’s two most senior leaders. Ursula von der Leyen has been president ... Read More »
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