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As Trump’s trade deal deadline approaches, his tariffs face legal pushback in court
By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s plan to realign global trade faces its latest legal barrier this week in a federal appeals court — and Canada is bracing for the U.S. president to follow through on his threat to impose higher tariffs. While Trump set an Aug. 1 deadline for countries to make trade deals with the ... Read More »
1 responseU.S. politics threaten to complicate Canada’s co-hosting of 2026 World Cup
By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025
OTTAWA — With less than a year to go until the 2026 World Cup, political tensions and U.S. policy threaten to pose problems as Canada, the United States and Mexico prepare to co-host the tournament. Next year’s FIFA World Cup will be the biggest ever, with the three countries hosting a record 48 teams. Between ... Read More »
1 responseCanada condemns Hong Kong authorities after warrants issued for overseas activists
By Canadian Press on July 26th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Canadian government is condemning Hong Kong’s law enforcement authorities after they issued bounties and warrants for 19 pro-democracy activists, some of whom live in Canada. In a joint statement, federal Foreign Minister Anita Anand and Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree say Canada will not tolerate what it describes as an attempt for ... Read More »
1 responseNanaimo, B.C., councillor’s motion proposes asking for closure of safe injection site
By Canadian Press on July 26th, 2025
A city councillor in Nanaimo, B.C., is expected to push the city to reach out to a B.C. health authority in a bid to close the overdose prevention site next to city hall. The agenda for Monday’s council meeting says Coun. Ian Thorpe will bring forward a motion, asking council to “formally request” that Island ... Read More »
1 responseCity fines Montreal church for hosting MAGA-affiliated singer Sean Feucht
By Canadian Press on July 26th, 2025
MONTRÉAL — The City of Montreal has fined a local church for hosting a concert by the U.S.-based Christian musician Sean Feucht. Feucht’s controversial views and his status as a rising star in the MAGA movement have led officials to cancel his concerts in several Canadian cities in recent days. But on Friday evening, an ... Read More »
1 responseB.C.’s independent wood manufacturers decry retroactive U.S. softwood duties
By Canadian Press on July 26th, 2025
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s independent wood product makers say hundreds of small- and medium-sized manufacturers may be forced to shut down in light of the latest decision from the United States to raise anti-dumping duties on Canadian softwood. The province’s Independent Wood Processors Association says in a release that the U.S. Commerce Department’s decision this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal air quality among worst in the world due to wildfires in Prairies
By Canadian Press on July 26th, 2025
MONTRÉAL — Environment Canada has issued air quality warnings across southern Quebec due to smoke from wildfires in the Canadian Prairies. IQAir, a Swiss air quality technology company, on Saturday morning ranked Montreal as the city with the worst air quality in the world. By early afternoon, it had dropped to second place behind Kinshasa, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City fines Montreal church for hosting MAGA-affiliated singer Sean Feucht concert
By Canadian Press on July 26th, 2025
MONTRÉAL — The City of Montreal has fined a local church $2,500 for hosting a concert Friday night by the U.S.-based Christian musician Sean Feucht. The city says the church did not have a permit to organize the concert, which it says ran counter to Montreal’s values of inclusion, solidarity and respect. Officials have cancelled ... Read More »
1 responseN.S. Black community’s reunion returns with safety measures, a year after shooting
By Canadian Press on July 26th, 2025
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s Black community is including safety measures at a reunion of former residents of a historic community, one year after a shooting during the event. The Africville reunion last July was marred by shots that injured five people, but organizers say the community has returned in force and is celebrating the 42nd ... Read More »
1 responseMontreal air quality worst in the world due to wildfires in Prairies
By Canadian Press on July 26th, 2025
MONTRÉAL — Smoke from wildfires in the Canadian Prairies has led to air quality warnings across southern Quebec. Swiss company IQAir this morning ranked Montreal as having the worst air quality in the world. Environment Canada has issued warnings that recommend limiting time spent outdoors. It says people with existing health conditions, seniors, pregnant women, ... Read More »
1 responseAuditor general to study hiring, promotion of public servants with disabilities
By Canadian Press on July 26th, 2025
OTTAWA — The federal auditor general is planning to study the recruitment, retention and promotion of people with disabilities in the federal public service. Documents obtained by The Canadian Press through Access to Information indicate that the audit is expected to be tabled in the spring. Claire Baudry, a spokesperson for the Office of the ... Read More »
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