Canada

U.S. ferry company 'unintentionally' flew Canadian flag upside down entering Victoria

SEATTLE - The operator of a ferry service between Vancouver Island and Washington state says it's sorry for "unintentionally" raising the Canadian flag upside down as it entered Victoria harbour on Su...

Mar 24, 2025

Vancouver car show sets attendance records after Tesla ban, defying boycott calls

VANCOUVER - Organizers of the Vancouver International Auto Show say the event broke attendance records after it attracted international headlines for banning Tesla on safety grounds. Supporters of the...

Mar 24, 2025

International radar partnership sparks controversy among Canadian industry

A Government of Canada announcement to develop an Arctic Over-The-Horizon Radar (A-OTHR) system in partnership with the Australian government is being called a "slap in the face" by a Canadian busines...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 24, 2025

Canadian governments rely on Starlink for critical services. Some are reconsidering

ST. JOHN'S - More than half of Canada's provincial and territorial governments buy critical internet and emergency communications services from Starlink - a satellite constellation owned by billionair...

Mar 24, 2025

In the news today: Federal leaders enter first full campaign day

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Federal party leaders enter first full day on campaign trail in five-week election Liberal Leader Mark Carney ...

Mar 24, 2025

Federal party leaders enter first full day on campaign trail in five-week election

OTTAWA - Liberal Leader Mark Carney will try to inject some Canadian symbolism and pride to his election campaign today with a stop in Gander, Nfld. The town in northeastern Newfoundland famously fed ...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 24, 2025

Federal government commit $56M to new Yukon convention centre

WHITEHORSE - The federal government says it has committed more than $56 million toward the construction of a new convention centre in the Yukon capital of Whitehorse. The announcement secures the fund...

Mar 23, 2025

Federal election begins, Canadians to go to polls on April 28

OTTAWA - Canada's 45th general election got underway Sunday, with the leaders vying to become Canada's next prime minister each positioning themselves as best to strengthen Canada's economy and stand ...

Mar 23, 2025

Carney to call election today as parties kick off campaigns

The leaders vying to become Canada's next prime minister will officially kick off their campaigns today.Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to visit Rideau Hall at about noon today to request that Parli...

Mar 23, 2025

Anti-overdose naloxone kits at transit stops could help save lives, study suggests

VANCOUVER - Researcher Benjamin Leung carries a naloxone kit in his backpack in case of encountering an opioid overdose - but he admits that's about as practical as carrying a fire extinguisher in cas...

Mar 23, 2025