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In the news: Trump’s state of the union, and immigration issues making headlines
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Trump defends policies in state of the union U.S. President Donald Trump defended his controversial immigration tactics and global tariffs during a record-breaking state of the union address on Tuesday night. During the 108-minute speech, the president ... Read More »
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By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump defended his controversial immigration tactics and global tariffs during a record-breaking state of the union address on Tuesday night. During the 108-minute speech, the president boasted about his wide-ranging policy changes on deportation, the economy and foreign policy at a critical time for the Republican Party. Poling has shown ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctors, health groups call for action as Canada lags on cervical cancer prevention
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
OTTAWA — Cervical cancer is both the fastest-growing type of cancer in Canada and one that is almost completely preventable — and advocates are gathering in Ottawa on Wednesday to call on the federal government to step up screening, prevention and vaccination. The Society of Gynecologic Oncology of Canada, the Women’s Health Coalition and 19 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sixth complainant expected to take the stand in Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
TORONTO — The sixth of seven complainants in Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial is expected to take the stand in Toronto today. Stronach, the founder of the auto parts conglomerate Magna International, has pleaded not guilty to 12 charges related to alleged incidents spanning from the 1970s to the 1990s. Prosecutors allege he knew the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Almost half of Toronto-area immigrant settlement services expect program closures
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
OTTAWA — Nearly half the immigrant service organizations in the Greater Toronto Area are braced for program closures in the near future due to federal funding cuts that began in 2024. A survey of 48 newcomer service agencies — conducted by the United Way Greater Toronto, Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants and the City ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump defends tariff regime in State of the Union address after top court blow
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump remained committed to realigning global trade through tariffs in his annual state of the union address on Tuesday, days after the United States Supreme Court struck down his levy powers. Trump stood before Congress and the Supreme Court Justices, who were in attendance, calling the ruling “very unfortunate.” The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Federal officials express ‘disappointment’ after OpenAI meeting over B.C. shooting
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says federal officials expressed “disappointment” to representatives of OpenAI after a meeting in Ottawa about the company’s failure to warn law enforcement about Tumbler Ridge shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar. Solomon said in a statement that the meeting with leaders from the company was at his request, after what he called ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump gives State of the Union address against backdrop of sliding poll numbers
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump stood before Congress Tuesday and declared “our nation is back” as he delivered the annual state of the union address. “We have achieved a transformation like no one has ever seen before,” Trump said. Trump is making the speech at a critical moment as his trade and immigration agendas ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian official says Cuban regime ‘quite stable’ as U.S. oil blockade tightens grip
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
OTTAWA — Cuba’s envoy to Ottawa says the U.S. is trying to overthrow his country’s communist government — but Canada’s foreign service says the regime’s hold on Havana is “quite stable.” The comments come in the midst of a growing humanitarian crisis in Cuba sparked by a U.S. oil blockade, and as Ottawa prepares an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Number of Canadians registered in Mexico rising as airlines resume flights
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
OTTAWA — The number of Canadians in Mexico who have registered with Ottawa continued to rise Tuesday, even as airlines resumed flights in and out of Puerto Vallarta and the Global Affairs Canada registration system experienced more delays. A statement from Global Affairs Canada sent Tuesday evening said the system is slow and intermittent due ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Report details B.C. First Nation, Vancouver Police Board collaboration breakdown
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s human rights commissioner says a lack of collaboration between the Vancouver Police Board and First Nations is hampering progress to end anti-Indigenous racism in policing, years after the handcuffing of a man and his granddaughter put a spotlight on the issue. Maxwell Johnson of the Heiltsuk Nation and his then-12-year-old granddaughter ... Read More »
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