Category Archives: Canada

Legault government heads into fall session after resignation of high-profile minister
MONTREAL - As the fall session of Quebec's legislature kicks off this week, Premier Franois Legault will have to fend off claims his government is past its best-before date, even as he works to shephe...
Sep 09, 2024

NDP defends Montreal byelection flyer with Palestinian flag, 'genocide' accusation
MONTREAL - The NDP is defending its candidate in a Montreal federal byelection after a campaign flyer featuring the Palestinian flag and accusations of "genocide" in the Gaza Strip has drawn criticism...
Sep 09, 2024

Canadian Medical Association calls for more tracking of health care funds
OTTAWA - The Canadian Medical Association says there should be better tracking of health care spending, following health care agreements the federal government has signed with the provinces and territ...
Sep 09, 2024

In the news today: Liberal caucus gathers for retreat in Nanaimo
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Liberal caucus gathers for retreat in Nanaimo Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may be bracing for an earful from ...
Sep 09, 2024

Former fashion tycoon Peter Nygard's long-delayed sentencing expected today
TORONTO - Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard is expected to be sentenced for his sexual assault convictions today, after multiple delays in the case that have stretched for months. The 83-year-old was ...
Sep 09, 2024

Judge expected to sentence protesters at Coutts border protest
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - A judge is expected to hand down sentences today for two men convicted for their roles in the 2022 Coutts, Alta., border blockade. Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert were convicted...
Sep 09, 2024

Justin Trudeau may be in for an earful as he meets with caucus in B.C.
NANAIMO, B.C. - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may be bracing for an earful from his caucus when Liberal MPs gather in Nanaimo, B.C. today to plot their strategy for the coming election year. It will b...
Sep 09, 2024

Bloc Québécois ready to extract gains for Quebec in exchange for supporting Liberals
MONTEBELLO, Que. - The Bloc Qubcois says its ready to wheel and deal with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's party for support during confidence votes now that the Liberal government's confidence and sup...
Sep 08, 2024

Teachers say immigrants not to blame as Quebec links teacher shortage to newcomers
MONTREAL - Quebec's school year started on a familiar note: thousands of teaching spots were unfilled, and the provincial government had to defend itself for its failure to solve the problem. But as p...
Sep 08, 2024

Trudeau to face fretful caucus ahead of return to the House
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will face a fretful and strained caucus in British Columbia Monday, with MPs looking for him to finally reveal his plan to address the political purgatory the pa...
Sep 08, 2024