Category Archives: Canada
Fry and Sim face off in Vancouver, but other mayoral candidates reject spoiler label
VANCOUVER - Vancouver mayoral candidates Ken Sim and Pete Fry view each other as their main rival in the battle for City Hall. But while recent polling suggests the mayoral race is indeed a faceoff be...
Oct 15, 2026
Ottawa announces $100 million toward Nova Scotia offshore wind project
DARTMOUTH - The federal government is committing $100-million toward development of a Nova Scotia offshore wind energy project with the potential to power homes and businesses in Quebec, Ontario and N...
Oct 15, 2026
'Vote like Canada depends on it': Carney tells Alberta referendum rally
CALGARY - Prime Minister Mark Carney told thousands rallying in Calgary on Thursday night that Albertans should vote to keep the province in Canada, arguing that failing to do so would cause "deep div...
Oct 15, 2026
Supreme Court hears challenge of law clearing path for Ontario Place redevelopment
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada heard arguments Thursday from a coalition challenging the constitutionality of legislation that clears the way for major changes at Ontario Place. Judges on the to...
Oct 15, 2026
Key quotes from the British Columbia leaders' debate ahead of Oct. 24 election
VANCOUVER - Three of British Columbia's provincial party leaders debated Wednesday on issues such as health care, seniors housing, public safety, Indigenous relations, housing and government financing...
Oct 14, 2026
Ottawa to extend $1.2B in funding for home care, mental health services
OTTAWA - The federal government says it plans to extend funding to provinces and territories for mental health, addictions and home care by one year. Health Minister Marjorie Michel says in a social m...
Oct 14, 2026
U.S. grand jury indicts alleged Tumbler Ridge conspirator James Bryant
SEATTLE - A grand jury in Washington state has indicted an alleged co-conspirator in the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting. The indictment of 30-year-old James Bryant for conspiracy to murder persons...
Oct 14, 2026
U.S. sets tax total for Canadian softwood lumber exports at almost 35 per cent
VICTORIA - The BC Lumber Trade Council says Canadian softwood lumber now faces total import taxes of almost 35 per cent after the latest review from the U.S. Department of Commerce. The organization r...
Oct 14, 2026
Alberta's Smith casts vote to stay in Canada, urges support for other nine questions
EDMONTON - 'Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she has officially marked her ballot in the provinces separation referendum - and it's a vote for a united Canada. "We have seen great progress lately i...
Oct 14, 2026
Major projects CEO faces B.C. First Nations frustrated over lack of consultation
OTTAWA - Major Projects CEO Dawn Farrell told First Nations in B.C. on Wednesday that the frustrations expressed over a lack of consultation on the Pacific Link pipeline made her feel like Canada is "...
Oct 14, 2026