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Parti Québécois faces drop in support for sovereignty amid Trump threats
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025
MONTREAL — With Canadians – and even Quebecers – rallying around the flag in the face of threats from the Trump administration, the sovereigntist Parti Québécois is struggling to find its footing. The Quebec opposition party has been leading in the polls for more than a year, and leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has promised to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jean Perrin brand cheese recalled for E. coli: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled two kinds of Jean Perrin brand cheeses due to a possible pathogenic E. coli contamination. The agency says the recall covers Jean Perrin brand Morbey de Scey and Raclette de Scey cheeses with expiry dates of June 3 and Oct. 3 in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Quebec and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kids by Babyganics sunscreen recalled due to solvent: Health Canada
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
A children’s sunscreen is being recalled after a solvent was found in the product that could pose health risks. Health Canada says SC Johnson & Son, Inc. is recalling some of its Kids by Babyganics SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Totally Tropical in both its rollerball and continuous spray formats due to monoglyme — also known ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Petition asking PM to revoke Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship garners support
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
OTTAWA — Thousands of people have electronically signed a parliamentary petition calling for revocation of Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship over his role in the Trump administration, which is pointedly threatening Canada’s sovereignty. The petition, making its way through the House of Commons process, was initiated by Qualia Reed, a Nanaimo, B.C., author. New Democrat MP ... Read More »
2 responsesB.C. earthquake triggers concerns over sporadic alerts from national warning system
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
Southwestern British Columbia is recovering from the shock of Friday’s earthquake, which has triggered some concern about the consistency and timing of alerts sent to residents. A federal seismologist says they are looking into the issue, but some variance on alerts sent to mobile devices can and does occur. The earthquake, which is now rated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trudeau speaks with Trump about Ukraine, fentanyl fight, PMO says
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
OTTAWA — The Prime Minister’s Office says Justin Trudeau spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump about the war in Ukraine on Saturday ahead of a virtual G7 meeting slated for Monday. Earlier this week, Trudeau told reporters that Ukraine must have a seat at the table in any talks on ending hostilities ignited by Russia’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liberal leadership candidates divided on question of cuts to public service
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
OTTAWA — Liberal leadership candidates have contrasting plans for Canada’s federal public service — with presumed front-runner Mark Carney taking the most aggressive stance so far. Carney recently vowed to cap the size of the public service and rein in government spending. While he hasn’t said where this cap would be set or how much ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ford highlights promise to speed up Ring of Fire approvals at stop in Thunder Bay
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford highlighted his promise to speed up project approvals in the mineral-rich Ring of Fire on Saturday as he visited Northern Ontario on the last weekend of the provincial election campaign. Speaking in Thunder Bay, Ford pointed to the critical minerals mined in the Ring of Fire region as Ontario’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Freeland promises to consult Canadians on alternatives to consumer carbon pricing
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
OTTAWA — Liberal leadership contender Chrystia Freeland vows to scrap Canada’s consumer carbon pricing regime in favour of alternatives to be developed through wide-ranging consultations. In a policy statement on climate action, Freeland also says she is committed to meeting Canada’s climate targets by reducing pollution from the biggest emitters, helping people cut their energy ... Read More »
2 responsesHead-on snowmobile collision leaves 2 dead in Quebec’s Côte-Nord
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
MONTREAL — Two men are dead after a pair of snowmobiles collided in the Côte-Nord region of Quebec. Police received a call at around 9 p.m. Friday night about a head-on crash between two snowmobiles on a trail in Longue-Rive, about 240 kilometres northeast of Quebec City. Quebec provincial police spokesperson Camille Savoie says the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian fans irked by Wayne Gretzky’s affiliations with Trump amid tensions
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2025
The Canadian hockey legend known as “The Great One” is facing heightened criticism over his political affiliations as tensions between Canada and the U.S. continue to fester. President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed a desire to make Canada the “51st state” of the U.S., prompting mass criticism from politicians and residents north of the border. ... Read More »
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