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U.S. senators express support for trade pact as Trump questions CUSMA’s future
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
WASHINGTON — United States lawmakers expressed support for the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade during a Thursday committee hearing after President Donald Trump floated the idea of ending the critical continental trade pact. Republican Sen. Mike Crapo, from Idaho, told the Senate finance committee that the trade agreement, better known in Canada as CUSMA, has protected ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inuit look to Greenland’s social model as Canada pursues military buildup in Arctic
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
NUUK — As Ottawa looks to use military spending to build up infrastructure in the Far North, Inuit say they want Canada to take tips from Greenland — where a Nordic social model adapted to local needs has built health, housing and education services deemed superior to anything in Canada’s Arctic. “There is a lot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: Carney attends Tumbler Ridge vigil
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney says there’s nothing anyone can do to fill the silence left by the loss of those killed in the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. The prime minister, along with Canadian politicians of all stripes, spoke to a crowd of hundreds at a vigil in the community where people held photos ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Acts of heroism emerge from tragedy of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., murders: B.C. Premier Eby
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
In the science classroom at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School on Tuesday, teacher Mark Deeley used a chair to block the door when he heard shots and knew his students were at risk. Inside the room, older students comforted younger ones, offering snacks and telling jokes to mask the fear of what was happening outside. B.C. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Tumbler Ridge is full of grace tonight’: Carney at B.C. shooting vigil
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
TUMBLER RIDGE — Prime Minister Mark Carney says there’s nothing anyone can do to fill the silence left by the loss of those killed in the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. The prime minister spoke to a crowd of hundreds at a vigil in the community where people held photos of the loved ones ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: The week in news photos
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
Here’s a look at some of this week’s top news photos as selected by editors. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 13, 2026. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charles Milliard acclaimed as new leader of Quebec Liberal Party
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
MONTREAL — The Quebec Liberals have acclaimed 46-year-old Charles Milliard as their new leader, forgoing the need for a second leadership race in less than one year. With no other candidate accepted by the party, the Liberals formally announced Milliard as the new leader shortly after Friday’s application deadline. “It’s an important moment for our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quicksketch: A look at newly acclaimed Quebec Liberal Leader Charles Milliard
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
MONTREAL — Charles Milliard was acclaimed leader of the Quebec Liberal Party on Friday, replacing Pablo Rodriguez who resigned in December after just six months in the role. The party has been facing a political crisis involving allegations of vote-buying and reimbursed donations in the 2025 leadership race. Here’s a look at Milliard, a member ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CPNewsAlert: Charles Milliard acclaimed as new leader of Quebec Liberal Party
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
MONTREAL — The Quebec Liberals have acclaimed 46-year-old Charles Milliard as their new leader, forgoing the need for a second leadership race in less than one year. With no other candidate accepted by the party, the Liberals formally announced Milliard as the new leader shortly after today’s application deadline. Milliard is a member of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mass killer had no specific target, was ‘hunting’ in Tumbler Ridge school: RCMP
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
TUMBLER RIDGE — Mounties in the small community of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., describe arriving to a chaotic scene at the local high school. Fire alarms were going off and someone shouted out a window to officers: “the suspect is upstairs.” “They entered the school, immediately went to the stairwell, proceeded to go up the stairwell, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Democrats launch investigation into Trump’s threat to halt Gordie Howe Bridge
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
WASHINGTON — Democrats say they have launched an investigation into U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to stall the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Rep. Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the House oversight committee, says in a news release that Trump’s social media post on Monday came hours after Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick ... Read More »
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