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U.S. President Trump takes to social media to defend hockey legend Wayne Gretzky
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump has come to Wayne Gretzky’s defence amid criticism from Canadians regarding the hockey legend’s support of Trump and the United States. On his Truth Social platform, Trump praised Gretzky as “the greatest Canadian” and emphasized his loyalty to Canada. Trump also stated that he doesn’t want Canadians to turn against Gretzky ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump says tariffs on Canada, Mexico still landing next week
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump says economy-wide tariffs on Canada and Mexico will go ahead next week as planned. Trump’s comments on Truth Social today come after days of confusing statements from him and his officials. On Wednesday, Trump suggested that the 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs wouldn’t land until April 2 — but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dental hygienists urge federal parties to keep funding dental care program
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association says its members are urging all federal parties to keep funding the national dental care program, arguing it’s good for the economy. The association says access to oral health care and preventive care increases worker productivity and keeps people from taking sick days. The dental-care program, which was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Tariffs and Canadian border towns, Ottawa to apologize to Inuit
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Small-town mayors keep it friendly on border Big municipal governments in B.C. have been talking of boycotts and reciprocal action against the threat of American tariffs on Canadian exports, with Vancouver’s council voting to direct procurement contracts to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minister to apologize for relocations of Inuit decades ago
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
OTTAWA — Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree will apologize on behalf of the federal government Thursday for its role in the Dundas Harbour relocations between 1934 and 1948. The relocations were part of Canada’s strategy to maintain a national security presence in the Arctic. More than 50 people were removed by the federal government from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Amid tariff and trade war talk, small-town mayors try to keep it friendly on border
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
Osoyoos Mayor Sue McKortoff likens the situation facing the scenic B.C. community just a few kilometres from the U.S. border to that of her own family. She said she’s been asked recently how she deals with her Canadian daughter being married to an American, given the current tensions between the two nations, fuelled by U.S. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ontario voters head to the polls for election day after snap winter campaign
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
TORONTO — Ontario’s political party leaders have criss-crossed the province, released their platforms and made their pitches over the past month — now it’s decision day for voters. It has been an unusual election, with candidates battling icy stairs, brutal snow storms and frigid temperatures while canvassing in the first winter campaign since 1981. Most ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Possible remains found in search for slain women at Winnipeg-area landfill
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
WINNIPEG — Potential human remains were discovered Wednesday at a landfill north of Winnipeg where search teams have been working to find two slain First Nations women. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said he spent time with the families of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran at the Prairie Green landfill when the discovery was made. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Timeline of 4 women slain in Winnipeg, demands to search landfill for remains
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government announced Thursday that potential human remains have been found at a landfill north of Winnipeg, where search teams have been looking for two slain First Nations women. The women and two others were the victims of a serial killer in Winnipeg. Here is a timeline of the case: March 15, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian privacy commissioner to investigate X’s use of personal data to train AI
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
OTTAWA — Privacy commissioner Philippe Dufresne says he will investigate whether social media platform X is respecting the law on the use of Canadians’ personal information. In a letter to New Democrat MP Brian Masse, Dufresne says he will look at whether X complies with federal privacy law concerning the platform’s collection, use and disclosure ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Possible human remains found in search for slain women at Winnipeg-area landfill
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government says potential human remains have been discovered at a landfill where search teams have been working to find two slain First Nations women. The province says steps are underway to identify the remains from the site, located north of Winnipeg. It’s believed the remains of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran ... Read More »
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