December 17th, 2025

National News

Young Canadians talk about chasing their dreams in a world in crisis

By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025

The Canadian Press has been speaking with young people across the country about being part of the unhappiest generation — and the financial and emotional pressures they face in a world in crisis. ‘WE HAVE TO FIGURE IT OUT ON OUR OWN’ Growing up, Nicholas Schorn was told to follow their dreams. The 32-year old ... Read More »

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Most Canadians still confident in vaccines, but hesitancy has increased, poll says

By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025

TORONTO — A new poll says that about three-quarters of Canadian adults still have confidence in vaccines, but hesitancy has increased over the last five years. The survey conducted by Leger Healthcare and released on Tuesday says 74 per cent of respondents said they were either “very confident” (42 per cent) or “somewhat confident” (32 ... Read More »

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Five things to know about the crisis that could unseat the Quebec Liberal leader

By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025

MONTREAL — Quebec Liberal Leader Pablo Rodriguez is fighting to keep his job as allegations pile up about the leadership race he won in June. On Tuesday, the former federal cabinet minister was forced to respond to the latest in a series of troubling media reports about his leadership campaign. Earlier in the day, Le ... Read More »

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Canada Post ‘fully prepared’ for holiday rush after last year’s disruptive strike

By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025

Canada Post says it’s ready for the holiday rush and expects to deliver letters and parcels on time coming out of its labour turmoil of the past two years. The postal service said Tuesday that commercial volumes “are flowing” and it continues “to process and deliver new items safely and quickly as we manage our ... Read More »

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Carney’s first year as prime minister underscores the contrast with Trudeau

By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025

OTTAWA — Canadians started the year with Justin Trudeau as prime minister, a man who wore his emotions on his sleeve — who teared up when he announced his resignation in early January, triggering a tumultuous year in politics. In most ways, his successor Mark Carney couldn’t be more different. His words and gestures, the ... Read More »

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Head of Via Rail to step down in January as Canada pursues high-speed rail

By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025

OTTAWA — Canada’s transport minister says the head of Via Rail will leave his post next month in a move that comes as the federal government unveils its plans to pursue high-speed rail projects. Steven MacKinnon says he has accepted a resignation letter from Via Rail President and CEO Mario Peloquin, who will officially step ... Read More »

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Clarification to Dec. 15 story on school violence

By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025

A Canadian Press story published Monday about a survey of violence reported by teachers did not specify over what period the incidents were alleged to have occurred. The survey polled teachers on whether they had been victims of violence at any point in their careers. The Canadian Press... Read More »

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Man wanted by Calgary police on more than thirty charges arrested in B.C.

By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025

SURREY — A 39-year-old man wanted by Calgary police on more than thirty charges has been arrested in Surrey, B.C. The Surrey Police Service says officers from the Calgary Police Department reached out in October, asking for help in finding and arresting the man who was thought to be in Surrey. The service says its ... Read More »

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Quebec teachers’ union survey says 90 per cent faced violence during their careers

By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025

MONTRÉAL — A Quebec teachers’ union released the findings of a survey of its members on Monday that found 90 per cent of respondents said they were victims of some form of violence at work since the beginning of their careers. “We are here to teach, not to be beaten up,” Catherine Renaud, a vice-president ... Read More »

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Woman killed by fallen tree branch amid rain, wind warnings in parts of B.C.

By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025

VANCOUVER — A woman has been killed by a fallen tree limb in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley during what police say was severe and unpredictable weather. RCMP say they were called to Island 22 Regional Park in Chilliwack on Monday, where a 27-year-old woman had been walking with her two young children when she was ... Read More »

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New Brunswick first province to sign federal “one project, one review” agreement

By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025

HALIFAX — New Brunswick has become the first province to sign an agreement with the federal government to create a joint environmental assessment process for major projects. Premier Susan Holt made the announcement on Tuesday alongside federal Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc and provincial Environment Minister Gilles LePage. The premier called it a “one project, ... Read More »

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