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Top aide to former PM Harper rips Poilievre’s comments about RCMP and Trudeau
By Canadian Press on October 17th, 2025
OTTAWA — A top aide to former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper has lashed out at Pierre Poilievre over his leadership of the Conservative party and his recent comments attacking the RCMP’s treatment of Justin Trudeau. In a recent interview with a YouTube channel called Northern Perspective, Poilievre called the leadership of the RCMP “despicable” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Catastrophic’: Tour bus had brake problems before deadly Columbia Icefield rollover
By Canadian Press on October 17th, 2025
JASPER, ALBERTA, CANADA — A fatality inquiry heard Friday the driver of a tour bus complained about his brakes just days before it tumbled down an embankment in Jasper National Park, killing three people. Court also heard the Ice Explorer bus had been serviced by Wajax, a company that offers repairs and maintenance for heavy-duty ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s health ministers seek fixes to fentanyl crisis, access to pharmaceuticals
By Canadian Press on October 17th, 2025
CALGARY — Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel and her provincial and territorial counterparts wrapped a meeting in Calgary today with a pledge for deeper collaboration to tackle the most pressing challenges in Canada’s health care system. A joint statement released after the meeting said the ministers discussed priorities ranging from securing access to pharmaceuticals, fighting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Espionage trial: Hydro-Québec managers never sought explanation over 2022 publication
By Canadian Press on October 17th, 2025
MONTREAL — A former researcher at Quebec’s electric utility research institute charged with economic espionage for the benefit of China was never confronted by senior managers at Hydro-Québec about concerns when publications came to light in 2022 triggering an internal probe. “It wasn’t an obligation,” said Patrick Cyr, a manager who oversaw Yuesheng Wang at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No decision on B.C. ostrich case until at least Oct. 30, as cull opponent is arrested
By Canadian Press on October 17th, 2025
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — The Supreme Court of Canada likely won’t decide until at least Oct. 30 whether to hear a last-ditch appeal against a planned cull of ostriches at a British Columbia farm, where an opponent of the cull was arrested on Friday. Video shared on Facebook showed social media presenter Jim Kerr ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump hitting medium and heavy trucks with 25 per cent tariff on Nov. 1
By Canadian Press on October 17th, 2025
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order today slapping a 25 per cent tariff on imported medium- and heavy-duty trucks beginning Nov. 1, with a carveout for vehicles traded under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement. Trucks compliant with the trade agreement, better known as CUSMA, will be tariffed only on their non-American parts. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Court likely won’t decide whether to hear B.C. ostrich case until at least Oct. 30
By Canadian Press on October 17th, 2025
A decision by the Supreme Court of Canada whether to hear a last-ditch appeal to stop a planned cull of hundreds of ostriches at a British Columbia farm likely won’t be made until at least Oct. 30. The court typically announces its decisions whether to grant leave for appeal on Thursdays, and releases a list ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three Indigenous-led marine refuges established in waters off B.C.’s North Coast
By Canadian Press on October 17th, 2025
BANKS ISLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA — The federal government and two First Nations have jointly announced the establishment of three marine refuges along British Columbia’s North Coast. The Haida Nation and Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson say in a release that two marine refuge areas have been formally established in the waters near the islands of Haida ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tour bus had brake problems before deadly rollover at Columbia Icefield
By Canadian Press on October 17th, 2025
JASPER, ALBERTA, CANADA — A fatality inquiry has heard the driver of a tour bus complained about its brakes days before it tumbled down an embankment in Jasper National Park, killing three people. Court has also been told the bus passed an inspection two months earlier. The Ice Explorer lost control on a road leading ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Justice ministers wrap up their meeting in Alberta
By Canadian Press on October 17th, 2025
OTTAWA — Ministers responsible for justice and public safety at the federal, provincial and territorial levels wrapped up two days of discussions Friday on bail reform and the role of victims in the criminal justice system. Federal Justice Minister Sean Fraser said the meetings in Kananaskis, Alta. offered an opportunity for every province and territory ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Upcoming budget to include funding for 1,000 new CBSA officers, minister says
By Canadian Press on October 17th, 2025
NIAGARA FALLS — Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said Friday the federal government will fulfil an election campaign promise in its upcoming November budget with funding to hire 1,000 more Canada Border Services Agency officers. Anandasangaree said Friday it will cost $617.7 million over five years to “train, hire and deploy 1,000 CBSA officers.” It’s ... Read More »
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