Category Archives: CP Canada

Real GDP fell 0.3 per cent in October amid manufacturing slowdown: StatCan
The Canadian economy slowed in October amid a pullback in the manufacturing sector, as economists expect "subdued" economic growth heading into 2026 before a gradual recovery. Statistics Canada report...
Dec 23, 2025

In the news: Trump's trade-deal asks, Cold grips the west, Harry Potter baking show
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... The continental trade pact is up for review in 2026 - here's what Trump might want A mandatory review of Cana...
Dec 23, 2025

Yukon power grid under 'significant' strain as deep freeze grips Western Canada
WHITEHORSE - Bitter cold in the Yukon is straining the power grid and the territory's energy minister says it may get worse as demand peaks and temperature records fall. Environment Canada has issued ...
Dec 23, 2025

B.C. Conservative leadership race will present new vision, unify members: Halford
VICTORIA - It was a surreal moment on a day full of such moments. Trevor Halford walked into the main chamber of the British Columbia legislature on Dec. 3 as interim leader of his Conservative Party ...
Dec 23, 2025

N.S. premier using false information as reason against updating privacy legislation
HALIFAX - As Tim Houston stands in the Nova Scotia legislature, he looks around and begins to address the room. Houston says that when he was first elected premier, there was a freedom of information ...
Dec 23, 2025

The continental trade pact is up for review in 2026 — here's what Trump might want
WASHINGTON - A mandatory review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico-Agreement on trade kicks into high gear next year as U.S. President Donald Trump continues his campaign to realign global trade and poach key ...
Dec 23, 2025

Interim budget officer says he regrets calling feds' fiscal management 'stupefying'
OTTAWA - Jason Jacques says he learned a lot about the importance of choosing his words carefully in his first few months as the interim parliamentary budget officer. His whirlwind ascent from obscure...
Dec 23, 2025

Pulled '60 Minutes' segment surfaces on web with Canadian broadcaster's branding
A segment of the American news program "60 Minutes," pulled by CBS News prior to its U.S. airing, began circulating online Monday with the branding of Canadian broadcaster Global TV. Multiple media re...
Dec 22, 2025

'Independent state?' Proposed referendum question approved on Alberta separation
EDMONTON - Alberta's election agency announced Monday it has approved a proposed referendum question on the province separating from Canada. The question seeks a yes or no answer to: "Do you agree tha...
Dec 22, 2025

Four people hospitalized related to Pizza Pop recall, CFIA says
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says 20 people have been made sick and four hospitalized after an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to Pillsbury brand Pizza Pops. The agency says those who bec...
Dec 22, 2025