Canada

Canada Post proposes 25-cent price hike for stamps in 2025

OTTAWA - Canada Post is proposing an increase to regulated postage rates next year, bringing the price of most stamps up by 25 cents to $1.24. The organization says it's kept letter mail rate increase...

Sep 06, 2024

Canadian tied to alleged Russian influencer op received thousands in fees: U.S.

WASHINGTON - U.S. officials say the founders of a company connected to Canada received US$760,000 in fees and commissions as part of an alleged Russian ploy to dupe right-wing influencers into sowing ...

Sep 06, 2024

Molson Coors ends diversity, equity and inclusion policies, moves to 'broader view'

MONTREAL - Brewing company Molson Coors says it is dropping its diversity, equity and inclusion policies and taking a "broader view" in which all employees know they are welcome. In an internal memo M...

Sep 06, 2024

CP NewsAlert: Girl charged with attempted murder after Saskatoon student set on fire

SASKATOON, Sask. - Police say a 14-year-old girl has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and arson after a student was set on fire at a Saskatoon high school. They say the 15-year-o...

Sep 06, 2024

China launches WTO complaint against Canada over EV, aluminum and steel tariffs

OTTAWA - China has launched a complaint against Canada at the World Trade Organization over recently announced tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, aluminum and steel. The Ministry of Commerce announ...

Sep 06, 2024

Illegal dumping: Quebec taking soil samples from trucks headed to Kanesatake

MONTREAL - Quebec's Environment Department is taking soil samples from trucks headed to the Mohawk community of Kanesatake as part of an effort to fight illegal dumping in the area. The operation is u...

Sep 06, 2024

Jacob Hoggard seeking leave to appeal sex assault conviction to Canada's top court

Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard is seeking leave to appeal his sexual assault conviction before Canada's top court. The Supreme Court of Canada website shows Hoggard filed a notice of application for ...

Sep 06, 2024

NDP used stock video from Russia, weeks after decrying Tories for doing the same

OTTAWA - The New Democrats used a stock image from Russia in a recent video, weeks after the party criticized the Conservatives for doing the same. On Wednesday NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh announced in a...

Sep 06, 2024

In the news today: StatCan to release August jobs report today

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Statistics Canada to release August jobs report today amid labour market slowdown Statistics Canada is set to ...

Sep 06, 2024

Statistics Canada to release August jobs report today amid labour market slowdown

OTTAWA - Statistics Canada is set to release its August labour force survey this morning. Economists polled by Reuters are forecasting employers added 25,000 jobs and the unemployment rate rose to 6.5...

Sep 06, 2024