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Ontario Liberals announce date to select new leader, kicking off race

TORONTO - The Ontario Liberal Party says it will select a new leader on Nov. 21, an announcement that kicks off its third leadership race since 2020. Several politicians, both provincially and federal...

The Canadian Press Feb 07, 2026

Rob Lantz wins leadership race, will be next P.E.I. premier

CHARLOTTETOWN - Rob Lantz will become the next premier of Prince Edward Island after winning the Progressive Conservative party leadership at its convention Saturday. Lantz ran against Mark Ledwell fo...

The Canadian Press Feb 07, 2026

Ottawa gives Canada Post a $1.01-billion loan amid ongoing financial struggles

GATINEAU - The federal government is making more than $1 billion available to Canada Post in the form of a repayable loan to help the beleaguered Crown corporation remain solvent and keep its services...

The Canadian Press Feb 07, 2026

Keeping her 'eye on the ball': Hillman reflects on her time as top diplomat in D.C.

WASHINGTON - Kirsten Hillman hasn't written her autobiography yet, but the 57-year-old career diplomat - soon to be Canada's former ambassador to the U.S. - may already have a title picked out: "Diplo...

The Canadian Press Feb 07, 2026

Quick facts about Kirsten Hillman, Canada's outgoing ambassador in Washington

WASHINGTON - Canada's Ambassador to the United States Kirsten Hillman is ending her term in February. Here are some quick facts about the top diplomat in Washington who has stickhandled the Canada-U.S...

The Canadian Press Feb 07, 2026

B.C.'s Warm weather forces those in ice-fishing derby into boats

Krista Clark is an avid ice fisher, but it was a late start to the season in British Columbia's East Kootenay region where she's lived for 47 years. "This year, it's been just waiting and waiting for ...