Category Archives: Canada
Prime Minister Carney says next 48 hours will be 'crucial' to Gaza peace process
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is urging all parties involved in the U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan to follow through, and Ottawa is looking at how it can support efforts to end the conflict."The...
Oct 09, 2025

Quebec government tables draft constitution to protect values, boost autonomy
MONTREAL - The Quebec government has tabled a draft constitution that would enshrine the right to abortion and assisted dying while boosting the province's autonomy within Canada. Premier Franois Lega...
Oct 09, 2025

Influencers — not news outlets or politicians — 'dominated' election online: report
OTTAWA - Influencers had the "loudest voices" online in this spring's federal election, overtaking news outlets and politicians, says a new report. The report from the Canadian Digital Media Research ...
Oct 09, 2025

In the news today: PM applauds Gaza peace deal; Jays beat Yankees, head to ALCS
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Gaza peace plan; Canada calls for unimpeded aid Prime Minister Mark Carney has responded to news that Israel a...
Oct 09, 2025

Trump's Tylenol misinformation revives history of 'mom blaming' in autism, docs say
TORONTO - When U.S. President Donald Trump urged pregnant women to avoid Tylenol because of an unproven belief it can cause autism, Julie Green was brought back to the mom-blaming claims she heard mor...
Oct 09, 2025

Alleged Chinese spy trial: Judge starts hearing case against ex-Hydro employee
LONGUEUIL - The long-awaited trial of a former researcher at Quebec's electric utility charged with economic espionage for the benefit of China opened Thursday with the Crown beginning to present its ...
Oct 09, 2025

PM Carney says first few days 'crucial' to Gaza ceasefire deal, hostage release
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is urging all parties involved in the U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan to follow through, and Ottawa is looking at how it can support efforts to end the conf...
Oct 08, 2025

City councillor, social worker Tanille Johnston running for NDP leadership
OTTAWA - Tanille Johnston, a social worker and city councillor for Campbell River, B.C., has launched her bid for the federal NDP leadership. A news release says Johnston is the first Indigenous woman...
Oct 08, 2025

Atikamekw bring legal action against Quebec over inaction fixing Manawan access road
MONTREAL - The Atikamekw Council of Manawan has launched legal action against the Quebec government over its inaction on repairs to the only road that links the Indigenous community to southern Quebec...
Oct 08, 2025

Music industry asks MPs for action on unauthorized use of works by generative AI
OTTAWA - The music industry called on the government to take action Wednesday to address unauthorized use of music by generative AI systems, helping the industry move toward a licensing system. Repres...
Oct 08, 2025