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Travel to the U.S. takes another hit in April as Canadians vacation elsewhere
By Canadian Press on May 12th, 2025
Travel to the United States took another hit in April as an “elbows up” attitude persists among Canadians, who eschewed the country amid anger over tariffs and annexation threats from the U.S. president. Canadian residents returning by automobile from the U.S. in April fell on a year-over-year basis for the fourth consecutive month, preliminary numbers ... Read More »
1 responseMontreal public health reports sharp increase in tuberculosis, syphilis cases
By Canadian Press on May 12th, 2025
MONTREAL — Montreal public health officials are calling for better access to tuberculosis care after a sharp rise in the number of cases reported last year. The regional health authority reported 203 new cases in 2024, compared to an average of 123 cases per year over the previous decade. About 89 per cent of Montreal’s ... Read More »
1 responseBusiness community eyeing new cabinet for signs Carney serious on shifting priorities
By Canadian Press on May 12th, 2025
OTTAWA — Canada’s business community will be watching Tuesday’s cabinet shuffle for signs that Prime Minister Mark Carney will be easier to work with than the last Liberal government. Experts and insiders say one of the ways Carney can emphasize that is by keeping a lean cabinet. Former prime minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet had ballooned ... Read More »
1 responseNova Scotia RCMP were searching for vehicle before deadly weekend crash
By Canadian Press on May 12th, 2025
HANTSPORT — Nova Scotia RCMP say they were searching for a possible impaired driver hours before the car was involved in a crash that killed five people over the weekend. Police say the vehicle was the same blue Honda Civic that crashed around 11:15 p.m. on Saturday on Highway 101 near Falmouth, N.S. The vehicle ... Read More »
1 responseGun control group urges PM Carney to ensure ‘timely delivery’ on firearm commitments
By Canadian Press on May 12th, 2025
OTTAWA — A prominent gun control group is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to act swiftly to implement key Liberal election commitments on firearms. In a letter to Carney, PolySeSouvient says the mandate letter for the next public safety minister should include a commitment to “timely delivery” of promised reforms, especially the buyback of banned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Nova Scotia RCMP were searching for vehicle before deadly weekend crash
By Canadian Press on May 12th, 2025
Nova Scotia RCMP say they were searching for a possible impaired driver, hours before a collision that killed five people. Police say the vehicle was the same blue Honda Civic that crashed Saturday evening on Highway 101 near Falmouth, N.S. The Mounties are seeking information from the public on the whereabouts of the car prior ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AFN chief calls for speedy return of clean water legislation
By Canadian Press on May 12th, 2025
OTTAWA — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says that if the new Liberal government doesn’t introduce legislation on access to clean drinking water within 100 days, the problem won’t be fixed soon. The Liberals under then-prime minister Justin Trudeau introduced legislation that would have guaranteed the right to clean drinking water ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lawyer for hockey player suggests complainant led his client to bathroom for sex
By Canadian Press on May 12th, 2025
A defence lawyer representing one of five hockey players on trial for sexual assault is suggesting the complainant was the one who took the reins during a sexual encounter with his client. Daniel Brown, who represents Alex Formenton, suggested during cross-examination that the woman led Formenton into the bathroom to have sex after he said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Recount underway in rural Newfoundland riding where Liberal had 12-vote lead
By Canadian Press on May 12th, 2025
ST. JOHN’S — A judicial recount is underway in a rural Newfoundland riding where the Liberals finished with a 12-vote lead. The recount in the Terra Nova—The Peninsulas riding in central Newfoundland is one of four that Elections Canada ordered after last month’s federal election. Three of those recounts were automatically triggered because the winning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AFN chief says talks of Alberta separation ‘irresponsible,’ points to treaties
By Canadian Press on May 12th, 2025
OTTAWA — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says talk of Alberta separatism is ‘irresponsible’ and it’s “not smart” for politicians to make statements about it without consulting with First Nations first. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has introduced a bill that would make it easier for Albertans to launch referendums on various ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Group of investors submits revised offer to buy Quebec-based Lion Electric
By Canadian Press on May 12th, 2025
MONTREAL — A group of investors has submitted a revised offer to buy Quebec vehicle-maker Lion Electric. A previous offer fell through because it was conditional on government funding, which the province refused last month. But court documents say the buyers have reached an agreement with the Quebec government to renew a recently expired subsidy ... Read More »
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