Canada

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

Ottawa increases AgriStability cap to help industry as it faces Chinese tariffs

OTTAWA - The Canadian government has announced support for the country's agriculture sector as it deals with tariffs imposed by China. The federal agriculture department says in a news release that th...

Mar 22, 2025

Canada says it will fund Jordan’s Principle for First Nations kids through 2026

MONTREAL - The federal government says it will continue to fund Jordan's Principle to support First Nations children through 2026. Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu announced the extension abou...

Mar 22, 2025

Nova Scotia legislators vote unanimously to scrap electric car rebates for Tesla

HALIFAX - Nova Scotia has become the latest province to scrap electrical vehicle rebates for Teslas due to the CEO's association with the U.S. administration and its trade war on Canada. The Progressi...

Mar 22, 2025

Liberals to expand eligibility for dental care program

OTTAWA - The federal health minister says that as of May, all eligible Canadians will be able to apply for the federal dental care program. The program was launched initially for seniors in December 2...

Ian Gustafson Mar 22, 2025

Canada updates travel advisory for U.S., noting need to register on long stays

The Canadian government has updated its travel advisory for those heading south of the border, noting the U.S. requires that visitors register if staying more than 30 days. The updated advisory says t...

Mar 22, 2025

'No Canadian dream': Meet some who want to join a 51st U.S. state

EDMONTON - Jordon Kosikowie has been thinking a lot about what would happen if Alberta joined the United States. The 35-year-old works in the oil and gas industry in the Edmonton area and says life ha...

Mar 22, 2025

The five senses of spring: How climate change is shaping our experience of the season

Singing frogs are looking for love. Sweet sap is flowing from the maple trees. Striking migratory birds are returning to their northerly nests. Spring is about transformation, a season often marked by...

Mar 22, 2025