Category Archives: CP Canada
Marineland asks Ottawa for emergency cash to feed whales — or euthanasia imminent
TORONTO - Marineland has asked Ottawa for emergency funding to feed and care for the last captive whales in the country, saying euthanasia is otherwise imminent and will be a "direct consequence" of t...
Oct 03, 2025
Ostrich farmers awaiting Supreme Court decision get little attention from Ottawa
OTTAWA - As the Supreme Court of Canada considers whether to hear the case of a B.C. farm that's fighting to save its ostriches from a Canadian Food Inspection Agency cull, politicians in Ottawa appea...
Oct 03, 2025
Corrective to Oct. 2 story about challenge to election results in Terrebonne riding
A Canadian Press story published on Oct. 2 about a legal challenge to federal election results in the Quebec riding of Terrebonne erroneously reported that special ballots have been available since 20...
Oct 03, 2025
Senate curbs spending on language training, spousal travel
OTTAWA - The Senate is no longer allowing senators to be reimbursed for spouses receiving language training. The changes were passed yesterday at a Senate committee meeting on internal economy, budget...
Oct 03, 2025
Police, first responders scramble to help woman give birth on Victoria waterfront
VICTORIA - Emergency responders in Victoria, B.C., had to rush into action to support a woman giving birth on Wharf Street, along the city's busy waterfront area. Victoria police say an officer and St...
Oct 03, 2025
Negotiations at an impasse as second phase of transit strikes in Montreal nears end
MONTREAL - The second phase of strikes by Montreal's public transit maintenance workers is coming to an end, but there is still no deal in sight. The latest strike by about 2,400 workers began Sept. 2...
Oct 03, 2025
Expect retaliation after Starbucks shooting of organized crime figure, expert says
MONTREAL - A former Montreal police investigator warns that more violence could follow this week's shooting at a Starbucks north of the city, as the victim was formally identified as an organized crim...
Oct 03, 2025
Anand set to host fellow G7 foreign ministers in November near Niagara Falls
OTTAWA - G7 foreign ministers are set to gather near Niagara Falls next month for two days of meetings. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will host her colleagues from France, Germany, Italy, Japan...
Oct 03, 2025
Canada Post tables new offers to union that include job cut provisions
Canada Post's latest contract offers to striking postal workers has many of the same terms as its "final offers" in May, but removes a signing bonus and now has provisions related to job cuts expected...
Oct 03, 2025
Jewish group calls for more government protection after Manchester synagogue attack
OTTAWA - A prominent Canadian Jewish organization is calling on "leaders of all levels" to enhance security at synagogues after a vehicle and knife attack at a U.K. synagogue on Yom Kippur. The Centre...
Oct 03, 2025