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Ontario First Nation asks for halt to Ring of Fire mining development
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
TORONTO — An Ontario First Nation that has worked toward road access to the mineral-rich Ring of Fire on its traditional territory is now asking the courts to prevent the provincial and federal governments from mineral development in the region. Marten Falls First Nation, located about 400 kilometres northeast of Thunder Bay, has filed a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family ‘heartbroken’ after B.C. mother and baby killed by falling tree
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
COMOX — The family of a young mother and her five-month-old son killed by a falling tree at a Vancouver Island campground a week ago say they are “heartbroken” by the tragedy. In a statement provided through the Comox Valley RCMP, the family thanks emergency responders and others on the beach at Cumberland Lake Park ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney calls on Métis groups to help change Canada’s ‘economic trajectory’
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney called on Métis leaders Thursday to help transform the economy in response to an increasingly unsteady trade relationship with the United States under President Donald Trump. “We have the opportunity to work together on transformative projects that can help change the economic trajectory of our country to the benefit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. restaurant owned by Bollywood star Kapil Sharma shot at a second time in a month
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
SURREY — Police say a restaurant in British Columbia linked to a prominent Indian comedian was shot at for the second time within a month. Surrey police say the latest attack on Kap’s Cafe, linked to comic and television host Kapil Sharma, came early Thursday. Police have said the cafe was the site of another ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Special court hearing in Winnipeg set for family of serial killer victim
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
WINNIPEG — Family of a First Nations woman who died at the hands of a Winnipeg serial killer will have the chance to give victim impact statements in court a year after his conviction. Manitoba Court of King’s Bench says it has agreed to a special hearing on Aug. 15, so victim and community impact ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump’s tariff hike hits the world days after U.S. struck Canada with higher duty
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump marked 200 days back in office today by again hitting nations around the world with increased tariffs, days after slapping Canada with a 35 per cent duty. Trump escalated his trade war last week by hitting Canada with a baseline 35 per cent tariff that applies only to goods ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Supreme Court won’t hear appeal application arising from Via Rail terror case
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the appeal of Raed Jaser, who was convicted of planning to commit murder for the benefit of a terrorist group. It’s the latest development in a legal saga that began 12 years ago with charges against Jaser and Chiheb Esseghaier for plotting attacks, including the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Carney, Metis and major projects talks; Trump’s tariffs in effect
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Carney to meet with Métis groups on major projects Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet today with three provincial Métis groups to discuss his government’s major projects legislation. The legislation allows cabinet to quickly grant federal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney to meet with three Métis groups on major projects bill today
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet today with three provincial Métis groups to discuss his government’s major projects legislation. The legislation allows cabinet to quickly grant federal approvals for big industrial projects that are deemed to be in the national interest by sidestepping environmental protections and other legislation. Carney is expected ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hearing for Alberta separation referendum question to be held in court
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
EDMONTON — A special court proceeding on a proposed Alberta separation referendum question is scheduled to get underway today in Edmonton. Alberta’s chief electoral officer, Gordon McClure, referred the proposed question to the court last week, asking a judge to determine whether it violates the Constitution, including treaty rights. The question asks Albertans: “Do you ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two-way race emerges in Quebec byelection with Conservatives hoping for first seat
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
MONTREAL — A high-stakes Quebec byelection could see the Conservatives win their first seat in the provincial legislature on Monday. Conservative Leader Éric Duhaime appears to be in a close two-way race with the sovereigntist Parti Québécois candidate in the Quebec riding of Arthabaska. The governing Coalition Avenir Québec, which has held the riding since ... Read More »
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