Canada

Carney calls for 'maximum pressure' on Russia as Putin issues threat to allies

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada and other allies need to maintain "maximum pressure" on Moscow as Russian President Vladimir Putin threatens to target foreign troops deployed to Ukrain...

Sep 5, 2025

Environment Canada expands air alerts as wildfire smoke spreads over B.C.

VANCOUVER - Environment Canada's special air-quality statements for wildfire smoke have now expanded to cover most of British Columbia, with air quality at its worst possible level in parts of the Fra...

Sep 5, 2025

Carney announces supports for sectors affected by U.S. tariffs

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is launching a suite of new measures to support sectors hit hardest by U.S. tariffs. Friday's announcement includes $5 billion for a new fund to...

Sep 5, 2025

Canada providing $3 million in humanitarian aid for Afghans after earthquake

OTTAWA - The federal government says it is providing $3 million in humanitarian assistance to support thousands of people affected by Sunday's deadly earthquake in Afghanistan. A news release issued b...

Sep 5, 2025

Alberta government to release revised school library book ban

EDMONTON - The Alberta government is set to release this afternoon its revised school library book ban. The new version would come three days after the government directed school boards to pause their...

Sep 5, 2025

NewsAlert: Carney pledges $370M in incentives for canola sector

Prime Minister Mark Carney says the government is launching a new $370 million production incentive to help Canada's canola producers. The government says its new biofuel production incentive is meant...

Sep 5, 2025

CP NewsAlert: Carney delays EV mandate by one year, launches cost review

Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal government will waive its electric vehicle sales target for 2026 models. The EV sales mandate introduced by the Liberals under former prime minister Justin ...

Sep 5, 2025

Quebec government says it has recovered $200 million from Northvolt loan

MONTREAL - The Quebec government says it has recovered nearly $200 million on its loan to the North American branch of battery maker Northvolt. The money comes from bank accounts belonging to Northvol...

Sep 5, 2025

In the news today: James Smith offers condolences to Hollow Water

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... James Smith offers condolences to Hollow Water Messages of condolences and support poured in for a Manitoba Fi...

Sep 5, 2025

CP NewsAlert: Portuguese police say two Canadians dead in Lisbon streetcar crash

Police say two Canadians are among the 16 dead in Lisbon after a streetcar derailed in the Portuguese capital on Wednesday, The Associated Press reports. More coming. The Canadian Press

Sep 5, 2025