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In the news today: Territorial premiers make pitch in DC, prorogation two-day hearing
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Territorial premiers to talk Arctic policy in D.C. Territorial premiers are making the case in Washington that Northern Canada is key to continental security, diplomacy and economic opportunity as Canadian leaders continue their diplomatic push against threatened U.S. ... Read More »
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By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
WASHINGTON — Territorial premiers are making the case in Washington that Northern Canada is key to continental security, diplomacy and economic opportunity as Canadian leaders continue their diplomatic push against threatened U.S. tariffs. Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai, Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson and Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok are set to take part in a discussion ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heavy snow expected in much of Eastern Canada, as parts of West see wind chill of -40
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
Much of southern Ontario and Quebec is under winter storm and snowfall warnings as a low-pressure system moves east toward the Atlantic provinces. Between 15 and 40 centimetres is forecast to fall by this afternoon across an area stretching from Windsor, Ont., to Gaspé in Quebec. New Brunswick could see up to 25 centimetres in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Power to call for parliamentary pause ‘not absolute,’ challengers tell Federal Court
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
OTTAWA — Two Nova Scotia men are asking the Federal Court to declare the current suspension of Parliament illegal because there must be a “reasonable justification” for hitting the pause button. Federal lawyers contend in response that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s advice to the Governor General to prorogue Parliament is not subject to review by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gould promises to open ‘path’ to a basic personal income
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
OTTAWA — Liberal MP Karina Gould says she would work toward establishing a basic personal income if she wins the party’s leadership race next month. Gould is in Fredericton this morning visiting the city’s food bank, where she will speak about the policy. The Liberal grassroots have backed at least four resolutions for basic income ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Some whales sing low enough to be ‘acoustically invisible’ to predators: research
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
New research suggests male baleen whales looking for love sing a different tune when attracting a mate, and it all depends on if they are more likely to fight or flee from a predator. Killer whales are the only natural predator of baleen whales — those that eat using a system in their mouths to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Many Canadians willing to ditch U.S. travel and alcohol but not streaming services
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
OTTAWA — A new poll suggests many Canadians are willing to use their spending power to protest U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats and attacks on Canadian sovereignty — but not if it means they have to kick their Netflix and Disney+ addictions. A Leger survey that polled 1,590 Canadians between Feb. 7 and Feb. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Midway into Ontario election campaign, some parties still struggling with pitches
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
As Ontario’s snap winter election campaign reaches its halfway point, Progressive Conservatives’ main opponents are still scrambling to pitch themselves to voters, while polls suggest the incumbents maintain a significant lead. Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford called the early vote for Feb. 27, more than a year before the next fixed election date, in what ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump’s threats against Canada could reduce visits to border peace garden
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
BOISSEVAIN, Man. — The International Peace Garden that straddles the Canada-United States border has for more than 90 years been a quiet, pastoral place to celebrate friendship between the two countries. People can stroll through flower gardens and see displays about international co-operation, often without noticing that they’ve crossed the border between Manitoba and North ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP candidates told to expect election call as early as March 10 in internal memo
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
OTTAWA — An internal memo to federal NDP candidates and their campaign staff says they should prepare for a federal election call to come as early as March 10, a day after the Liberals are set to announce their new leader. The document obtained by The Canadian Press was sent by the NDP’s national campaign ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White House advisers agree to share Canadian premiers’ message with Trump
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
WASHINGTON — A top White House adviser said Canada becoming the 51st state remains a consideration following a meeting with premiers where the Canadian leaders were cautioned to take U.S. President Donald Trump at his word. The last-minute meeting with James Blair, deputy chief of staff, and Sergio Gor, director of the presidential personnel office, ... Read More »
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