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Two Quebec battery supply chain projects hit the brakes
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
MONTREAL — The expansion of a battery project planned for Bécancour, Que., has been put on hold, and the plant that was supposed to feed it has been cancelled. Quebec Economy Minister Christine Fréchette says Ultium Cam — a partnership of General Motors and South Korean manufacturer POSCO — has paused the second phase of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Carney says Stellantis CEO offered reassurances on Brampton plant
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
TORONTO — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he spoke with the global head of Stellantis on Tuesday and received assurances there are options for its Brampton, Ont. plant and support would be provided to local workers. Carney says he expressed “disappointment” with Stellantis over its decision to move planned Jeep production from the Brampton facility ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Carney says he will brief Premier Ford on trade talks with U.S.
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will brief Ontario Premier Doug Ford today on Canada’s negotiations with the U.S. on reaching sectoral trade deals. Carney says Ottawa is engaged in “deep” and “intensive” negotiations with the U.S. on several sectors, including energy, aluminum and steel, and he’ll discuss with the premier tariffs affecting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Third shooting at Indian star Kapil Sharma’s café in Surrey, B.C.
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
SURREY — A British Columbia restaurant linked to prominent Bollywood star Kapil Sharma has been shot at for the third time this year. Officers in Surrey, B.C., responded to the shooting just before 4 a.m. and say Kap’s Cafe was damaged by several gunshots. Police say staff were at the café at the time of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney says government will introduce tougher bail, sentencing rules next week
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government will introduce tougher bail and sentencing standards for violent crime in a bill that will be introduced next week. Carney says the legislation will make bail more difficult to get for a half-dozen violent and organized crime offences. They include violent auto theft, break and enter, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Canadian refugee in U.S. border limbo; health ministers meet today
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Refugee applicant stuck after crossing U.S. border A Canadian refugee applicant from Bangladesh who is being held in a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Buffalo says he crossed the border into the U.S. by mistake ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s health ministers meeting in Calgary to discuss funding, workforce
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
CALGARY — Federal, provincial and territorial health ministers are in Calgary for two days of meetings, with interprovincial credential recognition and funding agreements up for discussion. The office of federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel said she’s also hoping to discuss mental health and addiction issues and vaccination programs. “The health ministers’ meeting will build on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Are they being fed?’ Thousands of students lose school meals during teachers strike
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
EDMONTON — Several non-profit groups say some Alberta children are going hungry with thousands losing access to school food programs during a provincewide teachers strike. The strike entered its eighth day on Thursday. “One family in particular that I know, the mom hadn’t been able to eat for a couple days … her food was ... Read More »
2 responsesCanadian refugee applicant in ICE custody says he crossed border accidentally
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
OTTAWA — A Canadian refugee applicant from Bangladesh who is being held in a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Buffalo says he crossed the border into the U.S. by mistake — and now Canada won’t take him back. Mahin Shahriar told The Canadian Press he entered the U.S. on May 12 after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Passengers moved after strong smell of gas at Vancouver airport’s domestic terminal
By Canadian Press on October 15th, 2025
A strong smell of gas has forced passengers to be temporarily moved out of the Vancouver airport’s domestic terminal, with minor flight delays possible after the issue’s resolution. Statements from the airport say the source of the smell was quickly identified and contained after it was noticed shortly after 1 p.m. The airport isn’t saying ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta government to release report into health contract scandal in ‘a few days’
By Canadian Press on October 15th, 2025
EDMONTON — Alberta’s government says it expected to receive a final report Wednesday from the investigation into allegations of corruption over health contracts, but it won’t be immediately released. Former Manitoba judge Raymond Wyant was hired in March to review multimillion-dollar contracts for children’s medication and for surgeries by for-profit providers. At an unrelated news ... Read More »
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