Category Archives: Canada
Number of active wildfires in B.C. jumps to 120, with half started in last 24 hours
The number of active wildfires in British Columbia continues to spike after high temperatures and lightning strikes this week, with about 120 blazes burning in the province. The BC Wildfire Service sa...
Aug 01, 2025
Days after its release, Ottawa calls report on lethal exports to Israel 'flawed'
OTTAWA - Ottawa is insisting it hasn't sent lethal weapons to Israel, days after the release of a report stating Israeli customs data indicates Canadian arms are still being exported there regularly. ...
Aug 01, 2025
In the news today: Canada hit with 35 per cent tariffs
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Canada hit with 35 per cent tariffs Canada was hit with 35 per cent tariffs on Friday after U.S. President Don...
Aug 01, 2025
Union vote on Canada Post contract offer set to wrap up Friday afternoon
OTTAWA - Unionized workers at Canada Post are entering their final day to vote on the Crown corporation's latest contract offer. Voting is set to wrap up today at 5 p.m., with results expected to be s...
Aug 01, 2025
Some LGBTQ+ summer camps struggle to meet demand amid corporate funding drop
On the shores of Lake Huron, Harry Stewart and his husband Chris Southin sway back and forth in their rocking chairs on a wooden deck, watching dozens of youth play and laugh around them at Rainbow Ca...
Aug 01, 2025
Transport committee meets to study BC Ferries' $1B loan for Chinese ships
OTTAWA - The House of Commons transport committee is meeting today to look into the $1 billion loan BC Ferries received from the Canada Infrastructure Bank to finance the purchase of four new electric...
Aug 01, 2025
Trump hits Canada with 35 per cent tariffs
WASHINGTON - Canada has been hit with 35 per cent tariffs after U.S. President Donald Trump followed through on his threat to increase duties if Ottawa didn't agree to a trade deal. The White House sa...
Jul 31, 2025
Trump pushed tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent, but a CUSMA carveout creates a shield
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump has increased tariffs on Canada to a staggering 35 per cent but a critical carveout is likely to shield most goods from the devastating duties. The White House...
Jul 31, 2025
Abbotsford, B.C., denies permit for MAGA singer Sean Feucht's show, citing protests
ABBOTSFORD - The City of Abbotsford in British Columbia's Fraser Valley says it will not issue a permit for a concert by Sean Feucht, becoming the latest Canadian cancellation for the American Christi...
Jul 31, 2025
Canada's shifting stance on Palestinian statehood, explained
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday his government intends to recognize a Palestinian state. Here's a closer look at why that's happening and what it all means. Is Palestine a coun...
Jul 31, 2025