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Eby brands pipeline ‘energy vampire’ as First Nations vow it will never happen
By Canadian Press on November 27th, 2025
British Columbia Premier David Eby and First Nations have thrown up a wall of opposition to a proposed northern oil pipeline, after Alberta and the federal government signed a memorandum of understanding to work toward making it a reality. Eby said Thursday that the pipeline proposal was a distraction that had already cost B.C. another ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steven Guilbeault quits Carney’s cabinet to protest pipeline deal
By Canadian Press on November 27th, 2025
OTTAWA — Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault has resigned from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet to protest Ottawa signing an agreement with Alberta on a proposed new pipeline. In a social media post Thursday, Guilbeault said he submitted his resignation to Carney Thursday afternoon “with great sadness.” “Despite this difficult economic context, I remain one of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Five things to know about the Quebec government’s new secularism bill
By Canadian Press on November 27th, 2025
MONTREAL — The Quebec government has tabled new legislation that would introduce broad new restrictions on religious practices in public and private spaces. On Thursday, Secularism Minister Jean-François Roberge said the bill is part of Quebec’s decades-long process of secularization. “This is how we live in Quebec, and this is how we’re going to continue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Muslim students concerned as Quebec government tables sweeping new secularism rules
By Canadian Press on November 27th, 2025
MONTREAL — As the Quebec government tables broad new restrictions on religious practices, Muslim students say they feel unfairly singled out by measures that would forbid them from praying anywhere on college and university campuses. Throughout the day at Concordia University in Montreal, hundreds of students file in and out of two nondescript doors on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Five takeaways on Alberta-Ottawa pipeline memorandum of understanding
By Canadian Press on November 27th, 2025
CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed a memorandum of understanding Thursday to grow Alberta’s oil exports while also committing to making it a world leader in green energy technology. Here are five takeaways from the memorandum of understanding: Big-Ticket Infrastructure: Both sides agree to work on approving ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Steven Guilbeault quitting cabinet following pipeline deal
By Canadian Press on November 27th, 2025
OTTAWA — Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault is resigning from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet after Ottawa signed a memorandum of understanding with Alberta on a proposed new pipeline. A Liberal source with knowledge of the decision confirmed the departure for The Canadian Press. The avowed environmentalist and longtime climate activist has been a key fixture ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New trial ordered in 1989 murder of 10-year old Toronto girl
By Canadian Press on November 27th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Court of Appeal for Ontario has ordered a new trial for a man convicted of killing 10-year-old Darla Thurrott in 1989. In a decision issued Thursday, the court concluded there was a miscarriage of justice in the case and set the conviction aside. In 1990, Timothy Rees was found guilty of second-degree ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. Premiers Eby calls pipeline MOU a distraction that risks being ‘energy vampire’
By Canadian Press on November 27th, 2025
British Columbia Premier David Eby says a proposed northern pipeline that is the subject of a memorandum of understanding between Alberta and the federal government is a distraction that has already resulted in the loss of another investment opportunity. Eby says the proposal signed by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith risks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anand says Canada has no current plans to re-engage with Iran
By Canadian Press on November 27th, 2025
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Thursday Canada is not open to re-establishing diplomatic ties with Iran at this time, and pushed back on senators who claim Canada has abandoned its human rights focus in its pursuit of investment from Gulf nations. “Our values are our North Star. They are our source of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Eby calls pipeline MOU a distraction that risks being ‘energy vampire’
By Canadian Press on November 27th, 2025
British Columbia Premier David Eby says a proposed northern pipeline that is the subject of a memorandum of understanding between Alberta and the federal government is a distraction that has already resulted in the loss of another investment opportunity. Eby says the proposal signed by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith risks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Premier blasts N.S. Power’s cyberattack response, weighs fine for utility
By Canadian Press on November 27th, 2025
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says he is disappointed with how the privately owned provincial utility responded to a cyberattack earlier this year. The cyberattack struck Nova Scotia Power last April, disrupting some systems at the utility and prompting complaints from a number of customers about who had gained access to their personal ... Read More »
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