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Métis leaders unveil 1920s model dog sled repatriated from Vatican
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
OTTAWA — Métis leaders today unveiled a model dog sled repatriated to their communities after more than a century in the Vatican collection. The sled, made in the 1920s of leather, wood and glass beads, was one of 62 items repatriated to Indigenous Peoples from the Vatican last year after decades of calls for their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ministers raise prospect of new AI safety regulations as shooting questions mount
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
OTTAWA — Two federal ministers signalled today that Ottawa could act to improve online safety related to artificial intelligence as questions mount about OpenAI’s decision not to warn police about Tumbler Ridge shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar. The company’s handling of the issue has been under scrutiny since the Wall Street Journal reported that Van Rootselaar’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fact File: Fake and misleading images shared online amid Mexican cartel violence
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
Mexican special forces killed a notorious cartel leader on Sunday, sparking a wave of retaliatory violence that saw cars set ablaze by cartel members and roads blocked in 20 Mexican states. As smoke filled the sky and Canadian tourists sheltered in place, fake and misleading images claiming to show the destruction of Mexican cities and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump’s trade czar says Canada must accept tariffs, help reshore American jobs
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s top trade czar says if Canada wants a trade deal with Washington, it will have to accept “some level of higher tariff” and help to reshore American industries. United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told CBC News’ Katie Simpson on Tuesday that “if Canada wants to come in and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman tells Frank Stronach trial she became ‘social recluse’ after 1986 incident
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
TORONTO — A woman is telling Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial that she became a “social recluse” and lost her “zest for life” as a result of an incident in 1986. The woman is the sixth of seven complainants expected to testify at the billionaire businessman’s trial in Toronto. Tearing up on the stand this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec Liberals gain ground in new poll taken days after Milliard named new leader
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
QUÉBEC — A new poll indicates that the Quebec Liberals are experiencing a bump in support after naming Charles Milliard as leader. Polling by Pallas Data published today shows the Parti Québécois leading with 30 per cent support, slightly ahead of the Liberals at 27. Compared to the company’s previous poll on Jan. 10, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada pledges $8 million in food aid for Cuba as U.S. fuel blockade continues
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
OTTAWA — Canada is sending $8 million in food aid to people in Cuba, where a U.S. oil blockade has triggered a humanitarian crisis. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and MP Randeep Sarai, secretary of state for international development, say the funding is aimed at addressing urgent needs. The funding will be delivered through United ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Newsweek ranks UHN’s Toronto General the second-best hospital in the world
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
TORONTO — An annual hospital ranking by Newsweek magazine has deemed Toronto General the second-best in the world. The University Health Network (UHN) hospital has moved up a spot since last year, placing just behind Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic on the U.S. magazine’s 2026 World’s Best Hospitals list Wednesday. Newsweek, in partnership with Statista, ranked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sluggish, volatile start to spring could give way to hot, dry ending: Weather Network
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
TORONTO — Spring is set for a sluggish and volatile start over parts of Canada, the Weather Network’s seasonal forecast suggests, though there are signs it could close out with a sudden flip to hot and dry conditions. The journey from winter to summer is never a direct path in Canada, said senior meteorologist Doug ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news: Trump’s state of the union, and immigration issues making headlines
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Trump defends policies in state of the union U.S. President Donald Trump defended his controversial immigration tactics and global tariffs during a record-breaking state of the union address on Tuesday night. During the 108-minute speech, the president ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump defends controversial policies, tariffs in state of the union
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump defended his controversial immigration tactics and global tariffs during a record-breaking state of the union address on Tuesday night. During the 108-minute speech, the president boasted about his wide-ranging policy changes on deportation, the economy and foreign policy at a critical time for the Republican Party. Poling has shown ... Read More »
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