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Sentencing hearing for teen who set girl on fire at Saskatoon high school
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
SASKATOON — A sentencing hearing is scheduled today for a teen who set a girl on fire at a Saskatoon high school. The 16-year-old girl pleaded guilty last year to attempted murder in the lunchtime attack of her former friend at Evan Hardy Collegiate in September 2024. Court heard the friendship had spiralled into obsession ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sixth complainant to continue testifying at Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
TORONTO — One of the complainants in Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial is set to continue testifying today after an emotional first day on the stand. The woman is the sixth of seven complainants expected to testify in the trial, which began early this month after some delay. Her testimony Wednesday was interspersed with tears ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OECD criticizes Ottawa over ‘persistent delays’ in appointing new budget officer
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
OTTAWA — An international economic group is criticizing the federal government over “persistent delays” in appointing new parliamentary budget officers, just as the current officer’s interim term is set to expire on Monday with no successor named. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, better known as the OECD, released its analysis of Canada’s parliamentary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada signs a defence agreement with South Korea as it seeks to diversify trade
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
OTTAWA — Canada and South Korea have signed a new defence agreement, roughly a month after Prime Minister Mark Carney urged middle powers to band together in the face of “great power” economic coercion. Following negotiations that concluded in October, the two countries signed a deal Wednesday related to the exchange and protection of classified ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada and South Korea sign a defence agreement
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
OTTAWA — Canada and South Korea have signed a new defence agreement, roughly a month after Prime Minister Mark Carney urged middle powers to band together in the face of “great power” economic coercion. Following negotiations that concluded in October, the two countries signed a deal Wednesday related to the exchange and protection of classified ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sikh Canadians say state violence a continued threat as PM prepares to visit India
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
OTTAWA — Some Canadian Sikhs are calling on the government to take a firmer stand on India as Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to travel there this week on a mission to expand Canada’s non-U.S. trade. B.C. Sikh activist Moninder Singh, who received a warning from Vancouver Police on Sunday about a credible threat to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Better call DAVID? AI chatbot gives legal advice in Alberta personal injury cases
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
EDMONTON — DAVID, a chatbot powered by artificial intelligence, answers a call before the first phone ring even finishes. “Hi,” it says. “Did you reach out looking to speak with someone about an injury claim?” it asks, before saying the call is being recorded. It then expresses empathy. “I’m sorry to hear you were in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eby honours heroism of Tumbler Ridge kids while marking Pink Shirt Day
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby has paid tribute to the heroism of children caught up in the Tumbler Ridge shootings, at an event for anti-bullying Pink Shirt Day. He says the children experienced the “most extreme lack of safety,” but stepped up “in really heroic ways” to protect each other during and after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Number of assaults reported in Montreal metro rises 15 per cent in one year, to 726
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
MONTREAL — The number of assaults reported in Montreal’s metro system rose by 15 per cent in 2025 compared to the year prior. Police data shows there were 726 cases of assault in 2025, up from 631 in 2024 and 652 in 2023. Cmdr. Angélique Beaudet says the rise in cases was driven by a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Child poverty rose for third consecutive year: Campaign 2000 report
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
TORONTO — An organization that campaigns to end child poverty says the number of children living in households that struggle to pay bills and buy food has continued to grow. The 2025 report card from Campaign 2000 says 30,000 more kids fell into poverty in 2023, the latest national data available. That means the child ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sikh Canadians say state violence a continued threat ahead of Carney going to India
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
OTTAWA — Some Canadian Sikhs are calling on the government to take a firmer stand on India as Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to travel there this week on his mission to expand Canada’s non-U.S. trade. B.C. Sikh activist Moninder Singh, who received a warning from Vancouver Police on Sunday about a credible threat to ... Read More »
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