Category Archives: Canada
Trump's constant Canada-bashing may be changing Republican views
WASHINGTON - No one is shocked these days when U.S. President Donald Trump calls Canada the "51st state" or refers to Prime Minister Mark Carney as a "governor." But Trump's habit of occasionally targ...
Jul 27, 2026
U.S. consulate in Toronto shot at for the 2nd time this year, suspect vehicle flees
TORONTO - The U.S. consulate in Toronto was shot at early Monday morning in the second such incident this year, prompting a brief high-speed police chase of the suspect vehicle before the pursuit was ...
Jul 27, 2026
Ottawa lends Millar Western $100M to cope with tariff impacts
OTTAWA - The federal government is extending a $100-million loan to help a forest products company in Western Canada cope with tariffs and trade uncertainty. Finance Canada says it's offering the fund...
Jul 27, 2026
Councillor says sad stories emerging from fire zone in Clinton, B.C.
CLINTON - A councillor for Clinton, B.C., said Monday that sad stories were emerging from the community where homes and other structures have been destroyed by wildfire. A photograph provided by the B...
Jul 27, 2026
In the news today: Gordie Howe bridge to open, B.C. wildfires, Seattle shooting
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Gordie Howe bridge to open to cars today after months of cross-border controversy The Gordie Howe Internation...
Jul 27, 2026
Deadline fast approaching for Canadians to file claim in class-action drug suit
MONTREAL - The deadline is fast approaching for Canadians to claim their share of a multimillion-dollar class-action lawsuit over the drug Rexulti. Canadians have until Aug. 27 to file a claim for the...
Jul 27, 2026
Gordie Howe bridge opens to cars after months of cross-border controversy
The Gordie Howe International Bridge opened to motorists Monday after months of controversy over financial aspects of the project. Officials announced in a post on social media just after noon that th...
Jul 27, 2026
Recall issued for Cadbury brand chocolate bar due to undeclared pistachio
TORONTO - Chocolate maker Cadbury has issued a recall for one of its products due to undeclared pistachio. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says in a notice dated Friday that the recall involves se...
Jul 27, 2026
Wildfires merge north of Clinton, B.C., evacuation order planned for 70 Mile House
Two wildfires threatening the village of Clinton, B.C., and the surrounding area merged late Saturday, a day after the Pear Lake blaze destroyed structures, including homes, on the outskirts of the co...
Jul 26, 2026
Young Quebec sailor, 17, aims to challenge gender stereotypes in sailing
MONTREAL - At 17, Jasmine Pernot is set to become the youngest skipper and one of only three women leading crews in Quebec's new offshore sailing race, hoping to show other young women they belong at ...
Jul 26, 2026