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Canada Post says 25% stamp price increase takes effect today
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2025
OTTAWA — The cost to send a letter in Canada is increasing by about 25 per cent, effective today. Canada Post says the cost of stamps for domestic mail bought in a booklet, coil or pane has increased by 25 cents to $1.24 per stamp. The cost of a single domestic stamp is now $1.44, ... Read More »
1 responseNo indication Trump will back down on tariffs, but retaliating not the answer: Smith
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2025
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she received no indication from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump over the weekend that he plans to back down on implementing hefty tariffs on Canadian products. But Smith says cutting off oil and gas exports to the south in retaliation, which is something the federal government hasn’t ruled out, ... Read More »
8 responsesMinister makes first trip to Syrian border area after Assad regime ends
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2025
OTTAWA — International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen and MP Omar Alghabra have made the first Canadian delegation visit to the border region of Turkey and Syria since the fall of the Bashar Assad regime in Syria. During the visit, Hussen announced $17.25 million in funding for humanitarian assistance including clean water and food, protection services, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Field narrows among big-name Liberal leader hopefuls
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Field narrows among big-name Liberal leader hopefuls As a race to elect a new Liberal leader quickly approaches, a high-profile candidate appears set to throw their hat into the ring. Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weekend announcements narrow field of high-profile Liberal leadership prospects
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2025
OTTAWA — As a race to elect a new Liberal leader quickly approaches, a high-profile candidate appears set to throw their hat into the ring. Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney is expected to launch his bid to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after signalling plans through his campaign team. Former B.C. premier Christy ... Read More »
1 responseMinister says dozens of firefighters from Alberta and B.C. to deploy in California
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2025
OTTAWA — Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan says dozens of firefighters from Alberta and British Columbia will help fight wildfires in California, and the federal government is co-ordinating efforts with the provinces to deploy resources. Sajjan says in a social media post that 60 firefighters from the two provinces will be deployed as soon as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florence Girard starved to death in a B.C. home-share. Her sister wants change
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2025
The sister of a British Columbia woman with Down syndrome who starved to death in a Port Coquitlam home in 2018 says she believes more people will die if systemic changes aren’t made to how people with developmental disabilities are treated. A coroner’s inquest into the death of 54-year-old Florence Girard begins Monday in Burnaby, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trudeau says Trump’s comments on 51st state ‘flattering’ but a ‘non-starter’
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says talk of Canada becoming the 51st state is a distraction from more pressing threats of U.S tariffs on Canada and their likely impact. In an interview that aired on MSNBC today, he says Canada is ready to respond with retaliatory tariffs should president-elect Donald Trump follow through with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MacKinnon won’t join Liberal leadership race, cites lack of time to mount campaign
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2025
OTTAWA — Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon says he won’t join the race to become the next leader of the Liberal party. MacKinnon says he feels the competition to become the next leader needs diverse, experienced and pragmatic voices in both English and French. While he feels he could be that voice, the Gatineau MP says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florence Girard was 55 pounds when she starved in home-share. Her sister wants change
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2025
The sister of a British Columbia woman with Down syndrome who starved to death in a Port Coquitlam home in 2018 says she believes more people will die if systemic changes aren’t made to how people with developmental disabilities are treated. A coroner’s inquest into the death of 54-year-old Florence Girard begins Monday in Burnaby, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Contrasts start to take shape in leadership race for Manitoba’s Opposition Tories
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2025
WINNIPEG — The battle for the leadership of the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives is three months from being decided, and the two men vying for the role are laying out different paths to try to reignite the party voted out of office in the last election. Obby Khan, a former pro football player, cabinet minister and ... Read More »
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