Canada

Clients of Halifax 'rage room' take aim at portraits of U.S. President Donald Trump

HALIFAX - After placing a framed photo of U.S. President Donald Trump on a table, Matthew Burke steps back and takes a mighty swing with a baseball bat. Glass shatters as the frame explodes. The oblit...

Mar 15, 2025

Canada and Greece sign memorandum of understanding on tourism between the countries

MONTREAL - Canada and Greece have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote tourism between the two countries, a type of agreement one tourism expert says will become more common as Canada stren...

Mar 15, 2025

Carney orders review of F-35 fighter jet purchase from U.S.’s Lockheed Martin

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked for a review of Canada's plan to purchase a fleet of F-35 fighter jets. The deal with Lockheed Martin and the U.S. government is for 88 planes at a cost o...

Mar 15, 2025

King Charles signalling support for Canada as Trump talks annexation: royal watchers

A maple tree, a red dress and a ceremonial sword may seem like cold comfort for Canadians hoping to hear their head of state defend them against U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated pitches to annex...

Mar 15, 2025

Quebec company hopes its plan to sell bananas, other exotic produce bears fruit

SAINT-EUSTACHE, Que. - Thick, humid air envelopes Myriam Claude's banana tree, which bears a beautiful cluster of fruit, not yet ripe. Beside it are several trees blossoming with flowers, citrus fruit...

Mar 15, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney to visit France, U.K. for first foreign trip

OTTAWA - Mark Carney will make his first foray on the world stage as Canada's 24th prime minister on a trip to France and the U.K. in coming days. He has no plan yet to visit the United States. Carney...

Mar 15, 2025

Hudson's Bay to liquidate entire business, still seeking additional capital

TORONTO - The death knell is ringing for Canada's oldest company. Hudson's Bay announced Friday night that unless it finds a more viable path forward, it will begin liquidating its entire business as ...

Mar 15, 2025

Eby responds to Alaskan senator's threat to have cruise ships bypass B.C. ports

British Columbia Premier David Eby says he is standing firm behind the legislation granting the province the ability to levy new fees on U.S. commercial trucks heading to Alaska, despite political thr...

Mar 14, 2025

Quick quotes: Reaction to Mark Carney being sworn in as prime minister

OTTAWA - Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada's new prime minister, succeeding Justin Trudeau. Here's how some leaders and politicians are reacting to his appointment. - "I'd like to begin by ... w...

Mar 14, 2025

Disability, gender equality advocates slam Carney's elimination of cabinet positions

TORONTO - Advocacy groups are panning Prime Minister Mark Carney for eliminating the cabinet positions dedicated to people with disabilities and women and gender equality issues. Carney was sworn in a...

Mar 14, 2025