Category Archives: The Canadian Press

2 National Guard members shot in an ambush attack just blocks from the White House
WASHINGTON (AP) - Two West Virginia National Guard members who deployed to the nation's capital were shot Wednesday afternoon just blocks from the White House in a brazen act of violence that the mayo...
Nov 26, 2025

Independent grocers federation not happy with farmers' call for cap on profits
HALIFAX - The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers says it's disappointed and surprised that a farmers lobby group is calling for caps on the profits of major grocery chains. Gary Sands, senior ...
Nov 26, 2025

Peace Tower to be covered with Canadian steel scaffolding as renovations continue
OTTAWA - Visitors to Parliament Hill won't be able to see the iconic Peace Tower by the end of next year, once it's covered with Canadian steel scaffolding to enable renovations and repairs. The Peace...
Nov 26, 2025

Cenovus CEO touts 'new day' for oil and gas as climate scientist warns of disaster
ST. JOHN'S - The chief executive of Cenovus Energy says it feels like a "new day" for the oil and gas industry, as Canada appears willing to shift its stance on emissions regulations. Jon McKenzie tol...
Nov 26, 2025

Trump says he's barring South Africa from participating in next year's G20 summit near Miami
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he is barring South Africa from participating in the Group of 20 summit next year at his Miami-area club and will stop all payme...
Nov 26, 2025

What you need to know about the oil tanker ban on B.C.'s coast
OTTAWA - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is urging Ottawa to terminate the West Coast oil tanker ban as the federal government prepares to unveil the details of a new energy pact it has been negotiatin...
Nov 26, 2025

No criminal offence by police in failed search for B.C. woman found dead: watchdog
SURREY - British Columbia's police watchdog agency says officers in an Interior community could have done more in the search for a missing Indigenous woman who was later found dead. However, the Indep...
Nov 26, 2025

Justice minister suggests new bill could address 'coercive control' in relationships
OTTAWA - Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the issue of coercive control in intimate relationships is "front of mind" as he prepares a new justice bill. MPs on the House of Commons status of women com...
Nov 26, 2025

Rail advocate in Lac-Mégantic, Que., says he was fined after raising safety concerns
MONTREAL - Robert Bellefleur says he was drinking his second cup of coffee in his home in Lac-Megantic, Que. on the morning of July 21 when he received a visit from two armed Canadian Pacific Kansas C...
Nov 26, 2025

Lawsuit being considered in death of Quebec man who sought MAID over bedsores
MONTREAL - The partner of a quadriplegic Quebec man who sought a medically assisted death after developing painful bedsores during a hospital stay in 2024 is considering legal action. Sylvie Brosseau'...
Nov 26, 2025