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3M Canadian adults taking GLP-1 drugs, reshaping eating and spending, survey suggests
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
TORONTO — A new survey suggests about three million Canadian adults are currently taking GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic or Mounjaro and that many more would like to, but cost is a barrier. The poll conducted by Leger Healthcare says more than half of the people surveyed who are taking the medications reported decreased appetite ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Carney in Australia, McGuinty talks Iran, Tumbler Ridge probe
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Carney in Australia to deepen trade, defence ties Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Australia as Canada seeks to build on already strong intelligence ties by broadening collaboration in trade and defence. The prime minister arrived in Sydney ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney in Australia to deepen trade and defence ties with ‘natural partner’
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
SYDNEY — Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Australia, as Canada seeks to build on already strong intelligence ties by broadening collaboration in trade and defence. The prime minister arrived in Sydney midday Tuesday local time, which was Monday evening in Canada. He is expected to meet with business leaders here in Sydney. “This is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. coroner to make Tumbler Ridge announcement amid call for mass shooting inquiry
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s chief coroner is set to make an announcement about last month’s mass killings in Tumbler Ridge, amid calls for a public investigation. Dr. Jatinder Baidwan will make the announcement this morning at the legislature building in Victoria. B.C. Premier David Eby has said that his government will use “any tools available” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian military personnel in Middle East out of harm’s way: McGuinty
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
SYDNEY — Canada’s defense minister says Canadian military personnel in the Middle East are out of harm’s way. David McGuinty did not answer when asked how many Canadian military personnel are in the region, saying only there are “some.” McGuinty told reporters in Sydney, where he is on a visit with Prime Minister Mark Carney, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney lands in Australia ahead of planned speech to Australian parliament
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
SYDNEY — Prime Minister Mark Carney has landed in Australia, where he is seeking more collaboration in trade and defence. The prime minister arrived in Sydney midday Tuesday in Australia, or Monday evening in Canada. He is expected to meet with business leaders in Sydney, before heading to Canberra on Thursday to address the Australian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Feds release Musqueam title agreements covering much of greater Vancouver
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
OTTAWA — The federal government has released details of recent agreements with the Musqueam First Nation recognizing Aboriginal title over an area potentially covering much of Greater Vancouver, but it says the agreements do not have any effect on privately owned land. The office of Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty says in a statement the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Submarine companies make their final pitches to Canada as it rushes to choose a fleet
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
OTTAWA — The competition to build the Canadian navy’s next fleet of submarines is heading into a new phase after a deadline for both finalists to submit their final proposals to the federal government on Monday. Canada is planning to buy a fleet of up to 12 conventionally powered submarines with the hope of having ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Last spring forward for B.C. as it moves to permanent daylight time
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s major southern population centres will be facing winter sunrises around 9 a.m. — and around 9:30 a.m. in the north — after the decision to adopt year-round daylight time, springing forward by one hour this Sunday for the last time. Premier David Eby said Monday the decision is about making life ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!There’s no PBO: Ottawa fails to appoint new fiscal watchdog as interim term expires
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
OTTAWA — There is currently no parliamentary budget officer scrutinizing federal finances in Ottawa as the interim fiscal watchdog’s term expired Monday without a successor in place. The PBO is an independent agent of Parliament tasked with analyzing federal budgets, spending proposals and election campaign promises to raise the quality of public debate. With no ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. Mountie gets probation in fatal 2017 arrest of Dale Culver in Prince George
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
PRINCE GEORGE — An RCMP officer convicted of obstruction of justice in the death of an Indigenous man while in custody in 2017 has been handed 18 months probation by a court in British Columbia. The BC Prosecution Service says Const. Arthur Dalman received the probation order with various conditions, which will give him a ... Read More »
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