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Defence continues cross-examining complainant in Stronach’s sexual assault trial
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
TORONTO — A lawyer representing Frank Stronach is suggesting one of the complainants in the businessman’s sexual assault trial has a “tendency to lie” and made up parts of her account. Leora Shemesh began cross-examining the complainant, who is the fifth to testify at trial, on Monday afternoon, focusing on discrepancies in dates and details ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Relative of Tumbler Ridge shooter is arrested in Alberta, accused of attempted murder
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
CALGARY — Alberta RCMP say a relative of Tumbler Ridge shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar has been arrested in an attempted murder investigation. They say in a statement that Jacob Jan Van Rootselaar was arrested on an outstanding warrant last Thursday in Sylvan Lake, Alta., stemming from a 2024 case in Fort McMurray. They say Jan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney pledges sanctions, $2 billion for Ukraine four years after full-scale invasion
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney promised another $2 billion in military aid and more sanctions on Moscow on Tuesday, as Ukraine marked four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion “Four years on, Russia is failing militarily, strategically and economically, and we are in it for the long term,” Carney told reporters before the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa spending $3 billion to boost military housing stock
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
OTTAWA — Defence Minister David McGuinty is announcing a $3.7-billion plan today to build more housing units for Canada’s military. The government plans to add 6,000 more units with the money, in 25 communities where the Canadian Armed Forces operates. That’s in addition to the 800 new units already underway. A report from Canada’s auditor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Survivors call on Ottawa to pass bill to criminalize forced or coerced sterilization
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
OTTAWA — Survivors are calling on Ottawa to pass legislation to criminalize non-consensual sterilization. Heather Bear, who was sterilized without proper consent, says the bill will help protect other women like her and bring accountability and justice. The bill would amend the Criminal Code to make sterilizing a person without obtaining informed consent an act ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anand won’t say if Canadians should cancel Mexico trips as airlines resume flights
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
OTTAWA — Canadian airlines are flying in and out of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on Tuesday after widespread violence led them to temporarily suspend service on the weekend. But Canada’s foreign affairs minister would not say Monday whether Canadians should reconsider upcoming travel plans to Mexico. Air Canada, Air Transat, WestJet and Porter Airlines have all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cuban ambassador to testify as Ottawa promises aid is on the way
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
OTTAWA — As Ottawa continues to say it will send aid to Cuba at some point, the island nation’s ambassador to Canada is set to testify before the House foreign affairs committee Tuesday afternoon. Ambassador Rodrigo Malmierca Diaz is scheduled to address the committee after it hears from officials at Global Affairs Canada responsible for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney pledges $2 billion for Ukraine, more sanctions four years after invasion
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
OTTAWA — Four years after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Mark Carney is promising $2 billion in military aid and more sanctions on Russia. Carney says the new sanctions will target 100 vessels in the “shadow fleet” which are involved in attempts to evade sanctions on Russian oil sales. Moscow invaded ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada approves latest Gulfstream business jets after Trump tariff threat
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
MONTREAL — Federal regulators are giving the thumbs-up to Gulfstream G700 and G800 business jets in a move that comes weeks after new tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump over the planes’ status in Canada. A Transport Canada database shows that it certified the American company’s latest private planes on Monday, roughly a week ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canada OKs latest Gulfstream business jets after Trump tariff threat
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
Federal regulators are giving the thumbs-up to Gulfstream G700 and G800 business jets after tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump over the planes’ status. A Transport Canada database shows that it certified the American company’s latest private planes on Monday, roughly a week after green-lighting two older Gulfstream models. Trump threatened last month to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Carney pledges $2 billion for Ukraine, more sanctions
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is promising $2 billion in military aid for Ukraine and more sanctions against Russia. The sanctions involve 100 vessels in what is called the “shadow fleet” involved in attempts to evade sanctions on Russian oil sales. Carney’s announcement comes as Ukraine marks four years since Moscow launched its full-scale ... Read More »
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