Canada

CP NewsAlert: Following destructive wildfires, New Brunswick reopens forest access

New Brunswick is lifting most of the restrictions it had imposed on access to Crown land. The provincial government had banned public access to forests to reduce the risk of more wildfires erupting. O...

Aug 25, 2025

Auditor general to study the modernization of the federal pay system

OTTAWA - The federal government's troubled attempt to modernize its pay system will be probed by the federal auditor general as the government begins its move to another new payroll program. Ottawa an...

Aug 25, 2025

Montreal mayor hopefuls promise to dump plan for biweekly garbage pickup in borough

MONTREAL - A controversial switch to biweekly trash pickup in a Montreal borough could be coming to an end, at least during summertime. Two of the leading contenders for mayor have pledged to reverse ...

Aug 25, 2025

Ottawa slams Israel after official finding of famine, urges halt to escalating war

OTTAWA - The Carney government is endorsing a UN-backed finding that famine is occurring in Gaza, and is urging Israel to stop ramping up its campaign in the Palestinian territory. The global standard...

Aug 25, 2025

First Nations partnership to buy B.C. port terminal that moves critical minerals

STEWART, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - Two First Nations have formed a joint partnership with a transport company to purchase the Port of Stewart bulk terminal on the Portland Canal that separates Britis...

Aug 25, 2025

In the news today: Evacuations continue as N.S. wildfire intensifies

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Evacuations continue as N.S. wildfire intensifies Some who call Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley home are keepin...

Aug 25, 2025

Negotiations set to resume between Canada Post, union

Negotiations between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers are set to resume. A Canada Post spokeswoman says in a statement that the Crown corporation is committed to the collective bar...

Aug 25, 2025

Border, spy agencies among worst federal workplaces: survey

OTTAWA - Employees at the Canada Border Services Agency and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service are the least likely to recommend their office as a great place to work, a survey of federal publ...

Aug 25, 2025

Advocates warn federal budget cuts could reduce diversity and inclusion initiatives

OTTAWA - Advocates are raising concerns that upcoming federal budget cuts and expected job losses in the public service will jeopardize programs intended to hire and promote people with disabilities. ...

Aug 25, 2025

In Warsaw, Carney expected to advance trade, defence talks with Poland

WARSAW - Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Warsaw today and is expected to press for deeper ties with his Polish counterpart. The day will kick off with Carney greeting Canadian Armed Forces soldiers s...

Aug 25, 2025