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Stiles pitches NDP as only party to bring ‘real change’ to Ontario
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
Ontario New Democratic Leader Marit Stiles says her party is the only one that would provide real change, in her final pitch to voters ahead of election day. Stiles says the Liberals are no different than the Progressive Conservatives and she’ll bring in measures to make life more affordable. Ontario’s main political party leaders are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Liberals advance voting begins, Mark Carney still frontrunner
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Liberals to start casting ballots for leadership With the debates now done, Liberal party members can start casting advance ballots today to select their next leader a little under two weeks from now. They can cast their ranked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Labour congress hosting emergency meeting to discuss impact of tariffs on jobs
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is hosting an emergency meeting Wednesday night to discuss the impact of U.S. tariffs on workers and communities. The meeting will be held virtually at 8 p.m. EST and will be attended by leaders from unions representing over three million workers from all sectors across Canada. A representative ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liberal rank-and-file to start casting ballots in leadership race
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
MONTREAL — With the debates now done, Liberal party members can start casting advance ballots today to select their next leader a little under two weeks from now. They can cast their ranked ballot choices by mail or in some instances by phone, and each electoral district counts for 100 points in the race. Former ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ontario election: Party leaders making multiple stops on last full day of campaigning
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
Ontario’s main political party leaders are making multiple stops across the province today with their final pitches to voters ahead of election day on Thursday. Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford is set to start the day with an announcement just outside of Windsor, the city where he launched his re-election campaign last month. Ford will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Media, telecom firms ask CRTC to ease up on regulation as they compete with streaming
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
OTTAWA — As the Canadian broadcast system is upended by streaming, old-school media and telecom companies say they’re struggling to compete and they want the country’s broadcast regulator to take a lighter touch. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is holding consultations on how the Canadian broadcasting system can survive the shift away from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa, hospitals argue Montreal brainwashing lawsuit should be dismissed
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
MONTREAL — Alison Steel was a young child when her mother was sent to Dr. Donald Ewen Cameron and his colleagues at Montreal’s Allan Memorial Institute in the 1950s for treatment of what her daughter believes was likely depression triggered in part over the loss of another child. After rounds of electroshocks, induced comas and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Tories say Carney is being ‘sneaky’ about his assets. What do the rules say?
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
OTTAWA — In a series of press conferences in recent weeks, the federal Conservatives have demanded that Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney comply with the conflict of interest rules that apply to members of Parliament and cabinet ministers. Carney, who is neither an MP nor a member of cabinet, has said he will comply with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C.-based climate activist deported to Pakistan after protest charges
By Darryl Greer, The Canadian Press on January 26th, 2025
British Columbia-based environmental activist Zain Haq was aboard a plane in Toronto on Sunday afternoon, awaiting a nearly 14-hour flight to Pakistan, where he said he was looking forward to seeing his family and eating the food. But Haq was not on the plane by choice. He was being deported following the expiry of a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Sick monster’: Ex-priest pleads guilty to indecent assaults of children in Nunavut
By The Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2025
IQALUIT, Nunavut – A Catholic priest’s sexual abuse of Inuit children decades ago in Igloolik, Nvt., transformed a once friendly and trusting hamlet into a place marred by anger and addiction, court heard Thursday. Wails and shouts could be heard in the Iqaluit courtroom where Eric Dejaeger, 77, pleaded guilty to indecent assaults against six ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dragons’ Den’s Arlene Dickinson says Kevin O’Leary’s ovations to Trump not helpful
By Canadian Press Staff, The Canadian Press on January 21st, 2025
MONTEBELLO, QUE. – One of Canada’s “Dragons’ Den” stars is breathing fire at a former co-star over Canada’s approach to the Donald Trump White House. Arlene Dickinson, an investor who appears on the popular reality TV show, says former “Dragon” Kevin O’Leary’s recent comments are not helpful as President Trump continues to issue trade threats ... Read More »
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