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Shooting at Montreal-area Starbucks tied to organized crime, minister says
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
Quebec’s public security minister says authorities believe organized crime was behind a shooting at a Montreal-area Starbucks. Ian Lafrenière says three people were shot around 10:30 a.m. at the Starbucks location in Laval, Que. On social media, Lafrenière said “all indications” point to the shooting being tied to organized crime. Quebec provincial police have taken ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sault Ste. Marie MP says Trump tried to wipe Algoma Steel ‘off the map’
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
OTTAWA — The member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie and the Algoma region says U.S. President Donald Trump tried to “wipe Algoma Steel off the map” with his punishing tariffs. But Terry Sheehan says the federal government’s recently announced lifeline for the steel plant will be “critical” to its survival and allow the company ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: 3 shot at Laval, Que., Starbucks tied to organized crime, minister says
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
Quebec’s public security minister says authorities believe organized crime was behind a shooting at a Montreal-area Starbucks. Ian Lafrenière says three people were shot around 10:30 a.m. at the coffee chain in Laval, Que. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Residential school survivors gather to share their stories on Parliament Hill
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
OTTAWA — Survivors of the residential school system are gathered on Parliament Hill today to share their stories. A ceremony is taking place to raise the Survivors’ Flag, meant to honour residential school survivors and people affected by the residential school system in Canada. Several survivors of residential schools are speaking at the event and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Premier Danielle Smith set to make major energy industry announcement
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to reveal today a new project to strengthen national energy development. Smith will be in Calgary for the announcement. Alberta Energy Minister Brian Jean and Rajan Sawhney, the minister in charge of Indigenous relations, will also be on hand as will the head of Cenovus ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fact File: American social media posts mislead on Canadian gun laws
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
A federal buyback of assault-style firearms from individual owners announced earlier this month prompted misleading social media posts from American influencers saying it will soon become “criminal” to own a gun in Canada. The posts claim all Canadians are being forced to hand over their guns, but in fact many guns are not on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney names ‘personal’ EU envoy, looks to replace Dion as ambassador to France
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is replacing Canada’s special envoy to Europe with a “personal representative” to the European Union. John Hannaford, a former diplomat who also served as the highest-ranking official in the public service, will take up the role. His job will involve boosting trade and investment with EU countries and working ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joly says Ottawa will be ‘hawkish’ on competition to restore affordability
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
OTTAWA — Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says Ottawa is going to be “hawkish” on competition in a bid to ease the cost of living. She says affordability is top of mind for Canadians and expanding market competition to give consumers more choices offers a path to lower prices. Joly kicked off the Competition Bureau’s annual ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa denies Marineland request to export its remaining beluga whales to China
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
Ottawa has denied a request from Marineland to send its remaining beluga whales to China. Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson says the federal government will not grant an export permit to ship the 30 whales to the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom aquarium. Thompson says approving the request would mean a continued life in captivity and a return ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Union leader Rob Ashton joins race for NDP leadership
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
OTTAWA — Rob Ashton, president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, has announced he’s running for the federal NDP leadership. Ashton, who is billing himself as the “the first working-class labour candidate” in the race, released a short campaign launch video Wednesday morning. “I’m done watching working people pick between Liberals and Conservatives, only ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Canada’s investment crisis, Canadians witnessing systemic racism
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Canada in “investment crisis” business leaders say The Business Council of Canada says Canada is in an “investment crisis” but warns prosperity can’t be achieved by taking on more debt. In a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, ... Read More »
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