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Large majority of Canadians reject Trump’s annexation overtures, poll suggests
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2025
OTTAWA — A new poll suggests few Canadians are open to President Donald Trump’s repeated pitches for Canada to become a U.S. state, though interest in it rises among Conservative supporters and those living in Alberta. The Leger poll, released this week, says just nine per cent of Canadians want Canada to become the 51st ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Liberals are about to choose the next prime minister. What happens next?
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Liberals will choose a new leader Sunday, marking the end of Justin Trudeau’s decade as prime minister. He will step down officially in the days to come. On Tuesday, Trudeau said he will have a conversation with the incoming leader to determine exactly when that will happen. “It should happen reasonably quickly, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shooting near Scarborough Town Centre in Toronto injures 12, suspects at large
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2025
TORONTO — A dozen people were injured after a shooting at a pub near Scarborough Town Centre mall in the city’s east end, Toronto police said Friday night. Police said they were called to reports of multiple people being shot near Progress Avenue and Corporate Drive at around 10:40 p.m. Police say six of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shooting near Scarborough Town Centre in Toronto injures 12, suspect at large
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2025
TORONTO — Toronto police say 12 people have been injured after reports of a shooting at a pub near Scarborough Town Centre mall in the city’s east end. Police say they were called to reports of multiple people being shot near Progress Avenue and Corporate Drive on Friday night at around 10:40 p.m. Toronto paramedics ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shooting near Scarborough Town Centre in Toronto injures 11, suspect at large
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2025
TORONTO — Eleven people have been injured after reports of a shooting at a pub near Scarborough Town Centre mall in east Toronto. Police say multiple people were shot near Progress Avenue and Corporate Drive on Friday night. A city spokesperson says 11 adults suffered injuries ranging from minor to critical. Police say a suspect ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Shooting near Scarborough Town Centre in Toronto injures 11
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2025
Eleven people have been injured after reports of a shooting at a pub near Scarborough Town Centre mall in east Toronto. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. Conservatives lose three MLAs in disastrous day, one says he’ll form new caucus
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2025
VICTORIA — The B.C. Conservatives have lost three caucus members in a disastrous day for the Opposition, with the prospect of more to come when one of the rebels tries to form a new party next week. Opposition social development critic Tara Armstrong is the latest to quit, saying on social media that leader John ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Remains found in Manitoba landfill confirmed to be murder victim Morgan Harris
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2025
WINNIPEG — RCMP say remains found in a Winnipeg-area landfill have been identified as belonging to the victim of a serial killer. They say the family of Morgan Harris has been notified. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announced last week that possible remains had been found during a search of the landfill. The province says another ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Second MLA leaving B.C. Conservatives, says he will form new caucus
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2025
VICTORIA — A member of the Opposition B.C. Conservatives says he is quitting the party in sympathy with ousted attorney general critic Dallas Brodie and plans to set up a new party. Jordan Kealy says he’s lost faith in Opposition leader John Rustad after Brodie’s ejection on Friday, and he will inform the Speaker on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Remains found in Manitoba landfill confirmed to be Morgan Harris
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2025
WINNIPEG — RCMP say remains found in a Winnipeg-area landfill have been confirmed to belong to Morgan Harris, who died at the hands of a serial killer in 2022. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Second MLA leaving B.C. Conservatives, says he will form new caucus
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2025
VICTORIA — A member of the Opposition B.C. Conservatives says he is quitting the party in sympathy with ousted attorney general critic Dallas Brodie and plans to set up a new party. Jordan Kealy says he’s lost faith in Opposition Leader John Rustad after Brodie’s ejection on Friday, and he will inform the Speaker on ... Read More »
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