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Quebec government names Montreal Canadiens great Maurice Richard a ‘historic figure’
By Canadian Press on May 25th, 2025
MONTREAL — The Quebec government has named legendary Montreal Canadiens goal scorer Maurice Richard as a historic figure. Quebec Culture Minister Mathieu Lacombe announced the designation alongside members of Richard’s family at a ceremony today at the Bell Centre. The government defines a historic figure as a person who is now deceased who played a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Snowy owl’s threatened status an “alarm bell” for a changing Arctic, scientist says
By Canadian Press on May 25th, 2025
MONTREAL — A scientific committee’s decision to assess the snowy owl as threatened is yet another concerning sign of the changes shaping Canada’s Arctic, two experts say. The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife In Canada, an advisory body to the federal government, announced earlier this month it was recommending a change of status ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney lays out legislative agenda ahead of new Parliament this week
By Canadian Press on May 25th, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a speech intended to rally his Liberal caucus today that laid out his governing agenda for the re-opening of Parliament. The Liberals briefly let the TV cameras and reporters into their first caucus meeting since winning the April 28 election to watch Carney address his new colleagues. Carney ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conservatives will ‘cooperate’ with Liberals to end U.S. trade dispute: Poilievre
By Canadian Press on May 25th, 2025
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he’s willing to work with the Liberals in Parliament on efforts to resolve the trade war with the United States. Poilievre is meeting with the Conservative caucus on Sunday as they prepare to return to the House of Commons without him in the chamber. His nearly 15-minute opening ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Post, union set to meet on Sunday as overtime ban stretches on
By Canadian Press on May 25th, 2025
OTTAWA — Canada Post says it is set to meet with negotiators from its union today as a national ban on overtime for postal workers stretches through the weekend. A spokesperson for the postal service says today’s meeting will be the first of the weekend. A mediator will be on hand to work with the ... Read More »
1 responseKing’s throne speech marks ‘pivotal moment’ in Canada’s history, royal watchers say
By Canadian Press on May 25th, 2025
OTTAWA — Crews were at work in downtown Ottawa on Friday morning, touching up the protective coating on bronze statues around the National War Memorial before a whirlwind royal visit gets underway on Monday. King Charles and Queen Camilla will touch down in Canada for their first visit since the coronation more than two years ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poilievre to address his caucus today, before they return to the House without him
By Canadian Press on May 25th, 2025
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will address his caucus on Sunday as they prepare to return to the House of Commons without him in the chamber. Poilievre’s remarks are scheduled to be open to the media. The Conservatives won 144 seats in the April 28 election but Poilievre’s seat was not one of them. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liberal caucus to consider process for removing an unpopular party leader
By Canadian Press on May 25th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Liberal caucus is gathering today on Parliament Hill for the first time since the April election to prepare for the start of Parliament — and to decide whether to adopt a process to eject a party leader unwilling to leave. The meeting follows Liberal MPs’ roller-coaster experience with former leader Justin Trudeau, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal police arrest five in distraction jewelry theft probe targeting seniors
By Canadian Press on May 24th, 2025
MONTREAL — Montreal police say they have arrested five people this week related to a number of recent distraction thefts involving seniors, the latest in a rash of similar incidents that have prompted warnings from police forces across the country. The issue has gained prominence in recent months, with police departments in cities like Vancouver, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal police arrest five in distraction theft probe targeting seniors, jewelry
By Canadian Press on May 24th, 2025
MONTREAL — Montreal police say they’ve arrested five people in a rash of recent distraction thefts in which seniors were targeted for their jewelry. The issue has risen in prominence in recent months, with police departments across the country — including Vancouver, Ottawa and Toronto — warning citizens about the practice earlier this year. Montreal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!King Charles to follow in mother’s footsteps in delivering throne speech
By Canadian Press on May 24th, 2025
OTTAWA — King Charles is set to open a new session of Parliament on Tuesday, seated in a throne that incorporates a piece of English walnut from Windsor Great Park, a preserve of his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth. The Royal Family connection is especially appropriate given that the Queen was the first sovereign to ... Read More »
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