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Montreal buses remove ‘Go! Canadiens Go!’ after complaint to language watchdog
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
MONTREAL — City buses in Montreal have dropped the expression “Go! Canadiens Go!” following a complaint to Quebec’s language watchdog. Montreal’s transit agency says it is now using the French expression “Allez! Canadiens Allez!” to show support for the Montreal Canadiens’ NHL playoff run, because the word “go” is an anglicism. The expression “Go Habs ... Read More »
1 responseMan, 30, shot dead by police at Toronto’s Pearson Airport: SIU
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
TORONTO — Ontario’s police watchdog says a 30-year-old man was shot dead by police this morning at Toronto’s Pearson Airport. The Special Investigations Unit says three officers shot at the man who was later pronounced dead in hospital. The SIU says just before 7 a.m. Peel regional police were investigating a “man in distress” in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Government receives fourth extension to fix unconstitutional ‘Lost Canadians’ issue
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
OTTAWA — The federal government has received a fourth extension to pass legislation to grant citizenship to “Lost Canadians” after the existing law was ruled unconstitutional. “Lost Canadians” is a term applied to people who were born outside of the country to Canadian parents who were also born in another country. In 2009, the Conservative ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man shot by police at Toronto’s Pearson Airport, police say no known threat to public
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
TORONTO — Officials say police shot a man at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport this morning. Peel Regional Police say a man was shot in a “police-involved shooting” at Terminal 1 and the officer was not injured. The Special Investigations Unit, a watchdog that investigates when injuries and deaths involve police, also confirmed that a person ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Party leaders campaigning across the country as election day nears
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
OTTAWA — Federal leaders are making campaign stops across the country today as election day inches closer. Liberal Leader Mark Carney will deliver remarks and hold a media availability in Port Moody, B.C., in the morning and hold a rally in Winnipeg in the evening. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh will make an announcement in Winnipeg ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Leaders stumping coast to coast, drug test strips pros and cons
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Party leaders campaigning across the country today Federal leaders are making campaign stops across the country today as election day inches closer. Liberal Leader Mark Carney will deliver remarks and hold a media availability in Port Moody, B.C., ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Could at-home test strips prevent drug deaths? Experts say yes, but it’s complicated
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
ST. JOHN’S — Canadians are dying alone from toxic drugs and experts say easier access to at-home drug-testing strips could help prevent deaths. But they warn the strips have limitations. Dr. Nash Denic, Newfoundland and Labrador’s chief medical examiner, says that though the strips aren’t perfect, they can be useful in detecting if some toxins ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Who are Canada’s cardinals? A look at the five dignitaries ahead of the papal funeral
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
Cardinals from around the world are converging on Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis and upcoming meetings that will determine the next leader of the Catholic Church. A three-day public viewing is underway at St. Peter’s Basilica ahead of a funeral Saturday. The mourning period is expected to be followed by several days of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One year after B.C.’s short-term rental crackdown, has it made housing cheaper?
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
Marv Gandall says living in one of Victoria’s largest residential buildings a year ago meant a parade of people with suitcases, stuffed visitors parking and slow elevators. Gandall, who has lived in the Era on Yates complex for a decade, described long waits, packages going missing and scratched walls from the high number of visitors ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yukon launches first-time homebuyer loan program to pay up to half of down payments
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
WHITEHORSE — Yukon’s government is launching a first-time homebuyer program in the territory that will see eligible residents receive low-interest loans to help with down payments. The territory says the Yukoner First Home Program will give eligible homebuyers loans that would cover up to half of their down payments on a purchase, and repaying the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump floats automobile tariff increase for Canada
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump says at some point the automobile tariffs slapped on Canadian imports could increase while also indicating his administration is working on a deal with Canada. Trump put 25 per cent tariffs on all automobile imports to the U.S. earlier this month, with a partial carveout for vehicles made under ... Read More »
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