Category Archives: Canada

Carney to meet with cabinet, premiers to discuss latest U.S. tariffs
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with his cabinet and the premiers today, less than a week after U.S. President Donald Trump hit Canada with a baseline 35 per cent tariff. This latest trade w...
Aug 06, 2025

In the news today: Air Canada labour trouble; two terrorism cases in court today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Air Canada attendants vote for strike mandate Air Canada flight attendants have voted to give their union a st...
Aug 06, 2025

Judge to rule on bail for 3 men charged in alleged plot to take land near Quebec City
QUBEC - A judge will rule today on whether to grant bail to three men facing terrorism charges in an alleged plot to forcibly seize land in the Quebec City area. Simon Angers-Audet, 24, Raphal Lagac, ...
Aug 06, 2025

Barbers using TikTok to build their brands are attracting a new teen clientele
MONTRAL - Videos of barbers at work showcasing their talents are plentiful on TikTok, and young clients are taking notice. The trend on the short-form, video-sharing platform is helping to fuel intere...
Aug 06, 2025

Supreme Court of Canada weighs appeal application from Via Rail terror case
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada is set to decide Thursday whether to hear the appeal of Raed Jaser, who was convicted of planning to commit murder for the benefit of a terrorist group. It's the l...
Aug 06, 2025

BC Wildfire Service warns AI photos spread misinformation and uncertainty
VANCOUVER - The BC Wildfire Service is warning about AI-generated images spreading misinformation and uncertainty during fire season, citing fake images being shared on social media that seemingly dep...
Aug 05, 2025

U.S. ambassador says wildfires offer a reminder of countries' shared challenges
OTTAWA - U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra says Canada's recent wildfires offer a "stark reminder" of the countries' shared challenges. In a statement shared by the U.S. Embassy, Hoekstra says t...
Aug 05, 2025

Ottawa signs contract with Canadian firm to make drones for Halifax-class ships
OTTAWA - The federal government has contracted a Canadian firm to outfit the Royal Canadian Navy's Halifax-class ships with a small fleet of aerial drones. Ottawa announced it has awarded two contract...
Aug 05, 2025

Privacy commissioner to investigate WestJet cybersecurity breach
OTTAWA - Canada's privacy commissioner has opened an investigation into a cyberattack on WestJet which saw a "malicious actor" gain access to the airline's systems. The airline said in a statement las...
Aug 05, 2025

Montreal Pride organizers have reversed ban on Jewish community group in parade
MONTREAL - Organizers for the upcoming Montreal Pride parade have reversed their decision to exclude a Jewish LGBTQ+ group from joining the march. Fiert Montral made the announcement a few days after ...
Aug 05, 2025