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Trump’s trade czar says Canada must accept tariffs, help reshore American jobs
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s top trade czar says if Canada wants a trade deal with Washington, it will have to accept “some level of higher tariff” and help to reshore American industries. United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told CBC News’ Katie Simpson on Tuesday that “if Canada wants to come in and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman tells Frank Stronach trial she became ‘social recluse’ after 1986 incident
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
TORONTO — A woman is telling Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial that she became a “social recluse” and lost her “zest for life” as a result of an incident in 1986. The woman is the sixth of seven complainants expected to testify at the billionaire businessman’s trial in Toronto. Tearing up on the stand this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec Liberals gain ground in new poll taken days after Milliard named new leader
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
QUÉBEC — A new poll indicates that the Quebec Liberals are experiencing a bump in support after naming Charles Milliard as leader. Polling by Pallas Data published today shows the Parti Québécois leading with 30 per cent support, slightly ahead of the Liberals at 27. Compared to the company’s previous poll on Jan. 10, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada pledges $8 million in food aid for Cuba as U.S. fuel blockade continues
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
OTTAWA — Canada is sending $8 million in food aid to people in Cuba, where a U.S. oil blockade has triggered a humanitarian crisis. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and MP Randeep Sarai, secretary of state for international development, say the funding is aimed at addressing urgent needs. The funding will be delivered through United ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Newsweek ranks UHN’s Toronto General the second-best hospital in the world
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
TORONTO — An annual hospital ranking by Newsweek magazine has deemed Toronto General the second-best in the world. The University Health Network (UHN) hospital has moved up a spot since last year, placing just behind Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic on the U.S. magazine’s 2026 World’s Best Hospitals list Wednesday. Newsweek, in partnership with Statista, ranked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sluggish, volatile start to spring could give way to hot, dry ending: Weather Network
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
TORONTO — Spring is set for a sluggish and volatile start over parts of Canada, the Weather Network’s seasonal forecast suggests, though there are signs it could close out with a sudden flip to hot and dry conditions. The journey from winter to summer is never a direct path in Canada, said senior meteorologist Doug ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!Trump defends controversial policies, tariffs in state of the union
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 »
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