Category Archives: Canada
In the news today: Joly heads to South Korea to meet with Hanwha
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Industry Minister Joly heads to South Korea to meet with Hanwha Industry Minister Mlanie Joly is jetting off t...
Nov 24, 2025
Norwegian defence company pitches Ottawa as Arctic partner in sub procurement
OTTAWA - As the international competition for Canada's lucrative submarine contract heats up, a Norwegian defence company is trying to sell Ottawa on its "alignment" with an Arctic near-neighbour. Kon...
Nov 24, 2025
Stopping overdoses like bailing a boat with a thimble, B.C. court hears
VANCOUVER - The co-founder of a Vancouver "compassion club" that bought heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine so it could be tested and sold to save lives said he wanted to stop the dangerous street dru...
Nov 24, 2025
Union leaders in Quebec denounce proposed labour law they say will unleash chaos
QUBEC - Union leaders from sectors across the province gathered in Quebec City on Sunday to decry a new bill they say could severely limit how unions are allowed to use dues collected from their membe...
Nov 23, 2025
'After all, they're family': Poll finds holiday gatherings still important for most
EDMONTON - The upcoming holiday gatherings with relatives may feel ripe for conflicts over politics, relationships, and social issues, but an online survey suggests a majority of Canadians still feel ...
Nov 23, 2025
Justice minister says lack of respect causing issues for global unity
HALIFAX - Justice Minister Sean Fraser hammered home the message of strength through global unity and respect at the Halifax International Security Forum. Speaking at a panel Sunday morning, Fraser ta...
Nov 23, 2025
Canada and G7 security partners to focus on disrupting transnational organized crime
OTTAWA - Interior and security ministers from Canada and the other Group of Seven countries are pledging to work together to aggressively fight transnational organized crime. Wrapping up a two-day mee...
Nov 23, 2025
Fears over plastic contamination prompts nationwide recall of many Yoplait yogurts
Many of Yoplait's yogurts have been pulled from Canadian shelves after the company shared fears over pieces of plastic in some products. Yoplait Canada said in a statement that it proactively issued t...
Nov 23, 2025
Teams work through the night in search of bear after B.C. attack
Teams of British Columbia conservation officers rotated throughout the night to search for a grizzly bear responsible for attacking an elementary school group. An update from B.C. Conservation Officer...
Nov 23, 2025
Canada, India revive negotiations for comprehensive trade deal, after 15-year attempt
JOHANNESBURG - Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are reviving attempts at a comprehensive trade deal, which both countries started negotiating in 2010. "The two leader...
Nov 23, 2025