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Intergenerational daycare aiming to strengthen bonds between kids and ‘grandfriends’
By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025
Among the thousands of new child-care spaces opening up across the country is a unique centre in Ottawa nestled at the heart of a long-term care campus, a dementia- and kid-friendly space meant to truly integrate the children and the seniors they sweetly dub “grandfriends.” There are a few child-care centres located within long-term care ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney has sketched the broad strokes of an AI policy, but details remain vague
By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025
OTTAWA — At the Paris AI Action Summit in February, then-prime minister Justin Trudeau and other world leaders watched as U.S. Vice President JD Vance took the stage to rail against AI regulation. Vance’s speech — delivered with his face projected on a large screen between the intricately-carved pillars lining the stage at the historic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hundreds of pests found in federal buildings as feds draft back-to-office plan
By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025
OTTAWA — Insects, bats, rodents and other pests have been spotted in federal buildings more than 500 times in the Ottawa area this year, as the government makes plans to get public servants to spend more time in the office. Amber Sabourin, a spokesperson for Public Services and Procurement Canada, said there were 549 confirmed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anti-immigrant sentiment rises with loss of consensus on immigration policy
By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025
OTTAWA — Canada’s long-held consensus on immigration — that it’s a net positive for the country — has been coming apart in recent years. Roughly half of the population thinks too many immigrants have been coming to Canada, according to several private polling firms. That parallels a government survey from November 2024, when 54 per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Next panel recommends ditching RCMP, referendum to quit CPP
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s hand-picked panel re-examining the province’s relationship with Ottawa says it’s time to ditch the RCMP and hold a provincewide referendum on quitting the Canada Pension Plan. The Alberta Next panel, in a report with findings and recommendations, says creating a provincial pension plan was the most hotly debated topic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Certain salads sold in Western Canada recalled for possible listeria contamination
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
OTTAWA — Five food products ranging from salads to noodle bowls distributed across Western Canada have been recalled due to possible listeria contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the affected products are branded “Inspiredgo” and include Greek Mezze salad, Dill Chickpea salad and Super Solstice salad packages. The brand’s bento noodle bowl and pickle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta government panel calls to ditch RCMP, hold referendum to quit CPP
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s handpicked panel re-examining the province’s relationship with Ottawa says it’s time to ditch the RCMP and hold a provincewide referendum on quitting the Canada Pension Plan. The Alberta Next panel, in a new report of findings and recommendations, says creating a provincial pension plan was the most hotly debated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge says Freedom Convoy organizer Chris Barber gets to keep his truck
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
OTTAWA — One of the main organizers of the 2022 “Freedom Convoy” won’t have to forfeit a long-haul truck used in the 2022 protest, following a court ruling today. Diane Magas, Chris Barber’s lawyer, says an Ontario court judge denied the forfeiture application brought by the Crown, despite the truck — called “Big Red” — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Alberta government panel urges referendum to quit Canada Pension Plan
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
EDMONTON — An Alberta panel re-examining the province’s relationship with Ottawa says it’s time to ditch the RCMP and hold a referendum on quitting the Canada Pension Plan. But a report from the Alberta Next panel says any referendum on leaving the CPP should be held after residents receive more information on the pros and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Karl Blackburn will not run to replace Pablo Rodriguez as Quebec Liberal leader
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
MONTREAL — One of Pablo Rodriguez’s main rivals during the Quebec Liberal leadership race earlier this year says he will not run to replace him. Karl Blackburn, who finished in third place when the party elected Rodriguez in June, said in a statement Friday that he wants to contribute to Quebec society in ways other ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fact File: The truth behind common dental myths
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
Anxiety, distrust and misinformation about dental care is abundant on social media, where posts containing false or out-of-context claims about dentistry can receive millions of views. The Canadian Press looked at several claims posted to social media in recent months that promote false, misleading or out-of-context information about dental care, and spoke to dentists about ... Read More »
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