Category Archives: Canada
B.C. residents can still get COVID shots until arrival of updated vaccines: province
British Columbia says its current supply of COVID-19 vaccines will remain available until new formulations are approved, unlike other provinces that say they're following instructions from the Public ...
Sep 05, 2024
Quebec premier to shuffle cabinet today after 'superminister' Fitzgibbon steps down
QUBEC - Quebec Premier Franois Legault is expected to shuffle his cabinet later today following the sudden departure of one of his most influential ministers. Pierre Fitzgibbon, the "superminister" wh...
Sep 05, 2024
In the news today: NDP holds key to timing of next election after ending Liberal deal
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... What's next for Singh and his broken political pact with Trudeau? NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh may hold the key to...
Sep 05, 2024
What's next for Singh and his broken political pact with Trudeau?
OTTAWA - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh may hold the key to trigger the next election now that he's axed his political pact with the Liberals, but strategists say that could prove to be both an asset and a ...
Sep 05, 2024
No photos of Trudeau on campaign signs in Montreal riding ahead of byelection
MONTREAL - One familiar face is conspicuously absent from a federal byelection campaign in Montreal that could have major implications for the Liberal government. As candidates embark on the home stre...
Sep 05, 2024
B.C. will stand up to 'unfair' duties after sawmill closures: Forests minister
British Columbia's forests minister says the province will fight against "unfair duties and stand up for forestry workers" after Canfor Corp. announced the closure of two northern B.C. sawmills, partl...
Sep 05, 2024
Canfor shutting two northern B.C. sawmills with 500 employees, blames U.S. tariffs
VANCOUVER - Canfor Corp. has announced it is shutting two northern British Columbia sawmills in a move it says will impact about 500 workers, partly blaming "punitive" U.S. tariffs imposed last month....
Sep 04, 2024
Elephant seals used researchers' deep sea sonar equipment as 'dinner bell'
VICTORIA - Scientists say new research shows how northern elephant seals used sonar from a deep sea research facility off the British Columbia coast like a "dinner bell" as they hunted for prey. Unive...
Sep 04, 2024
Lawsuit over management of The Stronach Group's wealth settled out of court: company
TORONTO - The Stronach Group says a lawsuit filed by Frank Stronach's son and granddaughter over management of the family business's wealth has been settled out of court. The company headed by Frank S...
Sep 04, 2024
Union members authorize possible B.C. port strike but no notice issued
VANCOUVER - The union representing foremen at British Columbia's ports say members have voted overwhelmingly to authorize strike action if necessary in an ongoing labour dispute with port employers. I...
Sep 04, 2024