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G7 speakers, officials meet in Ottawa area to discuss disinformation, polarization
By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025
OTTAWA — Speaker of the House of Commons Francis Scarpaleggia welcomed his counterparts from most other G7 nations on Friday, calling it an opportunity for allies to discuss ways to tackle the challenges facing democracy. U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, who is aligned closely with President Donald Trump, was among those in attendance, along with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. ostrich farm seeks another stay of cull order as it pursues high court hearing
By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025
OTTAWA — The British Columbia ostrich farm in a months-long legal battle to stop the Canadian Food Inspection Agency from destroying hundreds of its birds wants to further delay the cull as it seeks a hearing in Canada’s high court. A lawyer for Universal Ostrich Farms in Edgewood, B.C., says in a letter filed in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney delays electric vehicle sales mandate by one year, launches review
By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025
OTTAWA — The federal electric vehicle sales mandate will not be implemented in 2026 as planned, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday, pushing back by at least a year a policy that would have set minimum sales targets for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Introduced by the Liberals under former prime minister Justin Trudeau, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Two Quebecers identified as victims of fatal Lisbon streetcar crash
By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025
Two Quebecers are among the victims of Wednesday’s streetcar crash in Lisbon. The Quebec government confirmed today the deaths of two public servants, André Bergeron and Blandine Daux. Culture Minister Mathieu Lacombe offered his condolences to the loved ones of the two victims. Portuguese authorities confirmed earlier today that two Canadians were among the 16 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec judge declares Northvolt insolvent as province recovers $200 million
By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025
MONTREAL — A Quebec Superior Court judge has declared insolvent the North American branch of battery maker Northvolt as the provincial government looks to recover $260 million owed to it by the company. Justice Janet Michelin on Friday placed Northvolt Batteries North America under creditor protection following a request earlier in the week from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lawsuit alleges 2006 sexual assault by acclaimed Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau
By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025
VANCOUVER — The estate of acclaimed Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau is being sued in British Columbia by a fellow painter who says Morrisseau sexually assaulted him in 2006. A lawyer for the estate of Morrisseau says in a statement that the claims are “implausible” because Morrisseau had advanced Parkinson’s disease, was in a state of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta government postpones release of revised school library book ban policy
By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025
EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it has postponed the release of its revised school library book ban policy. The government initially promised the new ministerial order this afternoon, but the province now says it will be released Monday. Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says the government is “taking the time needed” to make sure the ... Read More »
1 responseFirst Nations call on Ottawa to crack down on drug traffickers in their communities
By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025
OTTAWA — First Nations chiefs today called on Ottawa to crack down on the people selling drugs that are claiming lives in their communities. Chief Angela Levasseur of Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation says she brought the resolution forward at the Assembly of First Nations annual general meeting in Winnipeg because the opioid epidemic is killing members ... Read More »
1 responseCarney pledges $370M in incentives for canola sector
By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the government is launching a new $370 million production incentive to help Canada’s canola producers. The government says its new biofuel production incentive is meant to address “immediate competitiveness challenges” as China imposes massive tariffs on Canadian canola seed. China hit Canadian canola with a 75.8 per cent tariff last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada providing $3 million in humanitarian aid to Afghans after deadly earthquake
By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025
OTTAWA — The federal government is providing $3 million in humanitarian assistance to support thousands of people affected by Sunday’s deadly earthquake in Afghanistan. A news release issued by Global Affairs Canada today says $1.3 million will be allocated to the World Food Programme which is already providing food and logistical help. The International Committee ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man who killed sister in Manitoba mass stabbing was out on bail: court records
By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025
WINNIPEG — The man police say killed his sister and attacked several others with a knife on Hollow Water First Nation in Manitoba was out on bail. Court records show 26-year-old Tyrone Simard was charged with assault with a weapon and mischief for alleged offences that happened June 8. The records show a Winnipeg court ... Read More »
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