Category Archives: Canada
Deported Canadian activist calls anti-whaling mission a success despite ship capture
A Saskatchewan activist is adjusting to life on land after being detained on an anti-whaling protest boat off the coast of Iceland. Shannon Mann was stuck on the vessel for close to a week in early Au...
Aug 18, 2026
Competition Bureau should investigate government for 'greenwashing': NDP
OTTAWA - NDP parliamentary leader Don Davies wants the Competition Bureau to investigate whether Prime Minister Mark Carney's own words are proof the government's advertising on clean energy infrastru...
Aug 18, 2026
Most Canadians oppose concessions in Canada-U.S. trade negotiations: poll
OTTAWA - With a new round of punishing new tariffs on Canada about to drop, a new Leger poll suggests Canadians want the federal government to be tougher in trade negotiations with the United States. ...
Aug 18, 2026
Crown appeals mistrial in Frank Stronach sex assault conviction
TORONTO - The Crown is appealing a rare post-verdict mistrial declared last month in Frank Stronach's sexual assault conviction. The billionaire businessman was found guilty in June of sexual assault ...
Aug 18, 2026
Here's the (long) list of items facing possible tariffs from the United States
OTTAWA - Talks between Canada and the United States are intensifying as the clock ticks down toward a midnight deadline that could see a steep 50 per cent tariff imposed on a range of Canadian exports...
Aug 18, 2026
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry dance in Montreal Home Hardware to Xav Trudeau's song
MONTREAL - Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry are back in Montreal, dancing in the aisle of a hardware store in a new video posted to social media. Trudeau's son Xavier published the video on his Instagram...
Aug 18, 2026
Parti Québécois says it won't hold referendum on sovereignty while Trump is president
MONTREAL - Parti Qubcois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says he is not delaying his promised referendum by waiting until U.S. President Donald Trump leaves office to put the question to a vote. He to...
Aug 18, 2026
In the news today: Tariff deadline looms, B.C. wildfires, Tumbler Ridge demolition
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Deadline looms as Trump's 50 per cent tariffs set to take effect There are less than 24 hours left until U.S....
Aug 18, 2026
Relief in Summerland, B.C., as fire evacuations end, but 150 structures damaged, lost
Most residents of Summerland, B.C., are now able to return home after being chased out by a fast-moving wildfire about 10 days ago, but Mayor Doug Holmes says his community faces a "long road to recov...
Aug 18, 2026
Palestinian envoy says Canada 'pivotal' in Mideast peace, urges more action
OTTAWA - The new Palestinian ambassador to Ottawa says Canada's recognition of the State of Palestine has been "pivotal" for her people and for upholding international law, but she says Canada must do...
Aug 18, 2026