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Canadians involved in bus crash in Dominican Republic: embassy
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
OTTAWA — The Embassy of Canada to the Dominican Republic says there were Canadians involved in a tourist bus accident in the Caribbean nation on Sunday night. A statement from the embassy posted on social media says staff are providing consular assistance but did not say how many Canadians were on the bus or what ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two Quebec legislature members not running again ahead of ‘unprecedented’ election
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
MONTREAL — Two prominent members of the Quebec legislature announced on Monday their upcoming exit from provincial politics, ahead of a fall general election that at least one polling analyst says is shaping up to be unprecedented. Longtime Coalition Avenir Québec cabinet minister Caroline Proulx said she’s ready to move on as she approaches her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liberal MP challenges PM’s stance on strikes on Iran as feds sidestep legality issue
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
OTTAWA — A Liberal MP has challenged Prime Minister Mark Carney’s endorsement of American strikes on Iran, as the government sidesteps questions over whether the campaign violates international law. Carney and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand were in India for a visit focused on diplomacy and trade when the U.S. and Israel launched their major ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Premier Eby says B.C. will make daylight time permanent
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
VICTORIA — British Columbians will adopt year-round daylight time, springing forward by one hour this Sunday for the last time. Premier David Eby says this decision is about making life easier for families, reducing disruptions for businesses, and supporting a stable, thriving economy. The decision means that B.C. will be on same time zone as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winnipeg man charged with posing threats to prime minister, Jewish communities
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg man is facing charges after RCMP allege he posted multiple online threats targeting Prime Minister Mark Carney. RCMP say a national security investigation began in January into a user on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. They say along with threats targeting Carney, the account also made posts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hoping to see the ‘blood’ moon eclipse? It may depend on where you live in Canada
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
Moongazers across Canada will be treated to a full lunar eclipse early on Tuesday, but not everyone will have the best seats in the house for the celestial show that’s expected to turn the moon red. Astronomy experts say the “blood moon” eclipse will be best seen the further west you go. A lunar eclipse ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Final complainant testifies at Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
TORONTO — The final complainant to testify at Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial says she will never forget the sound of him ripping her pantyhose at the crotch until nothing was left but the waistband. The woman, who is in her late 60s, says that’s when she realized she wouldn’t be able to stop the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting victim Abel Mwansa Jr. laid to rest in Zambia
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
KITWE — A 12-year-old boy killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., last month has been laid to rest after a funeral in the African country of Zambia, after his father told of his forgiveness for his son’s killer. Abel Mwansa Jr.’s family moved from Zambia to Tumbler Ridge in 2023, and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: Prime Minister Carney visits India
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday in New Delhi, where the two leaders announced a series of agreements, including a strategic energy partnership. The agreements announced by Carney and Modi Monday include a $2.6 billion agreement in which Saskatoon-based Cameco would supply just under 22 million pounds of uranium ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Union files grievance, asks feds to suspend early retirement program
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
OTTAWA — The Public Service Alliance of Canada has filed a policy grievance and is asking the federal government to halt its planned early retirement program for public servants. The union argues the launch of the program has been “botched” and is asking for its suspension, arguing that it avoids obligations under workers’ collective agreements. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two Quebec legislature members not running again, including housing minister
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
MONTREAL — Two prominent Quebec legislature members say they won’t be running in the provincial election scheduled for the fall. Longtime Coalition Avenir Québec cabinet minister Caroline Proulx says she’s ready to move on as she approaches her 60th birthday. Proulx is minister responsible for housing and the status of women, and has held other ... Read More »
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