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Prime Minister Mark Carney’s B.C. visit expected to continue Monday in Nanaimo area
By Canadian Press on August 4th, 2025
NANAIMO — Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to go to Vancouver Island on Monday as his visit to British Columbia continues. Carney is slated to visit the Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental and Test Ranges facility near Nanoose Bay, located about 30 kilometres north of Nanaimo. The prime minister met with B.C. Premier David Eby ... Read More »
1 responseRat complaints on the rise in Montreal as critics demand city take action
By Canadian Press on August 4th, 2025
MONTREAL — The rats took over James Klein’s backyard this spring. He’d never had a rat problem in the more than two decades he’s lived in Montreal’s Snowdon neighbourhood. But now, when he watches TV in his family room, he sees them out of the corner of his eye, scurrying around outside the glass door ... Read More »
1 responseAs premiers push for more immigration power, experts call for a fact-based debate
By Canadian Press on August 4th, 2025
OTTAWA — Some premiers say they want to have more local control over the immigration system — but experts say what the system really needs is a national conversation on immigration reform that shores up public support. “Most of the existing policies have been formulated on the fly without any evidence or serious impact evaluations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hilary Weston, fashion mogul and former Ontario lieutenant-governor, dead at 83
By Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2025
Hilary Weston, an Irish-Canadian fashion mogul and former lieutenant-governor of Ontario who devoted time to issues tied to women, volunteerism and youth, has died at 83. In a statement Sunday, her family said the philanthropist and writer was shaped by an “enduring generosity and a deep commitment to helping others.” “Our mother lived with unwavering ... Read More »
1 responsePrime Minister Mark Carney attends Vancouver Pride parade after meeting with premier
By Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2025
VANCOUVER — Prime Minister Mark Carney surprised attendees at Vancouver’s Pride parade Sunday after meeting with Premier David Eby and officials from the Vancouver port. Carney met with Vancouver Fraser Port Authority president and CEO Peter Xotta and DP World Canada chief operating officer Joel Werner in the morning, briefly appearing at a photo op ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hilary Weston, fashion model and former Ontario Lieutenant Governor, dead at 83
By Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2025
Hilary Weston, a former fashion model and Lieutenant Governor of Ontario who was passionate about helping women, youth and at-risk Canadians, has died at 83. In a statement, her family called her “a beloved wife, proud mother, cherished sister, adoring grandmother and loyal friend.” Businessman Galen Weston says his mother was devoted to her family ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Authorities urge caution as deadly construction holiday on Quebec roads comes to end
By Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2025
QUÉBEC — Quebec provincial police have recorded more than double the number of road deaths during the annual construction holiday which comes to an end Sunday. In the deadliest fatalities over the weekend, provincial police investigated after four people, including three children under the age of 10, were killed in a single vehicle crash southeast ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Greatest swimmer of all time’: Toronto swimmers cheer on Summer McIntosh after win
By Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2025
With four world championship gold medals and a single bronze draped around her neck, Summer McIntosh is doing more than just winning on an international level — she is inspiring young swimmers in her hometown as well. On Sunday, McIntosh marked the end of her journey at the World Aquatics championships in Singapore with her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LeBlanc says he expects Carney, Trump will speak in the coming days
By Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2025
OTTAWA — Dominic LeBlanc says he expects Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump will speak “over the next number of days” as the United States ratchets up pressure in trade talks. The Canada-U.S. trade minister appeared on CBS’s “Face the Nation” on Sunday and spoke about where talks stand between the two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Forecasters predict Prairie wildfire smoke could cause hazy skies across Canada
By Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2025
Wildfire smoke from the Prairies today is forecast to fill the skies from Vancouver Island to Charlottetown with gritty, hazy dust. Environment Canada says the smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility that can fluctuate and vary hour by hour. The statements and warnings stretch from western British Columbia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Advance voting begins in the provincial constituency of Arthabaska
By Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2025
MONTRÉAL — Electors in the provincial riding of Arthabaska are taking part in advance polling starting today ahead of a byelection on Aug. 11. Voters will be able to cast a ballot today and Monday and will have at least 10 candidates from which to chose in the hotly contested riding previously held by the ... Read More »
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