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Pablo Rodriguez publicly resigns as Quebec Liberal leader after six months in job
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
MONTREAL — Pablo Rodriguez has publicly announced his resignation as Quebec Liberal leader amid an ongoing crisis in the party. He told reporters in Montreal today he had become a distraction as the Liberals try to prepare for next year’s election. The former federal cabinet minister says he made the decision out of a sense ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ontario, Ottawa agree to speed up project approvals, including Ring of Fire mining
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have signed an agreement to speed up the approval of major projects under a “one project, one process, one decision” model. This approach means that projects that would have been subject to environmental assessments at both the federal and provincial levels will now go ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winter storm system sweeps through Prairies, set to moves into Ontario, Quebec
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
A winter storm continues to blow across Saskatchewan and Manitoba today, forcing some school and road closures as Environment Canada warns of slippery conditions and little visibility in some areas. The weather agency says the winter storm system is pushing through the southern parts of the two Prairie provinces, where blowing snow and gusty winds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news: Tories ponder the year ahead, Jewish organizations sounding the alarm
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Rattled Conservatives look ahead to 2026 One year ago, Pierre Poilievre appeared to be on the cusp of achieving two things he’d wanted for a long time: the end of Justin Trudeau’s political career, and a majority ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jewish organization calls for action to protect community after Sydney shooting
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
OTTAWA — A Jewish organization is calling on all levels of government to protect communities in Canada following a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia. Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs CEO Noah Shack said in an interview with The Canadian Press that the need for action is “urgent.” “Thoughts and prayers can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!This is what Canada’s pain medication shortages have been like for chronic pain patients
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
TORONTO — Amanda Godda has been bedridden since August. That’s when her prescription of acetaminophen with oxycodone was hit by a nationwide supply shortage. Since then, the 42-year-old has gone from working tight deadlines and long days at music festivals to only getting up to make a sandwich or wash herself in the sink. “I’m ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Feds defend $1.1-million Deloitte contract for AI advice after firm admitted mistakes
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
ST. JOHN’S — The federal government is defending its decision to award a contract worth up to $1.1 million for advice on deploying artificial intelligence to a Canadian branch of Deloitte, a global consulting firm that is under fire for AI-related blunders. However, Employment and Social Development Canada says there will be consequences if the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conservatives look to turn the page after ‘terrible disappointment’ of 2025
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
OTTAWA — One year ago, Pierre Poilievre appeared to be on the cusp of achieving two things he’d wanted for a long time: the end of Justin Trudeau’s political career, and a majority Conservative government with himself at the helm. National polls put the Conservatives some 25 points ahead of the Liberals, who were being ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winter storm system that brought traffic chaos to Prairies moves into Ontario, Quebec
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
Blizzard conditions continue across Saskatchewan and Manitoba today. Environment Canada says the winter storm system is pushing through the southern parts of the two Prairie provinces, where blowing snow and gusty winds will begin to taper off later today. Winter storm warnings have also been issued across north-central Ontario and into Quebec, with up to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Residents unconvinced by Vancouver’s plan to replace Downtown Eastside rooming houses
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
VANCOUVER — Downtown Eastside resident Brian O’Donnell lives in a single-room occupancy hotel in Chinatown, although he says it’s not really a home. “It’s livable,” said O’Donnell, who added that he felt like a “house mother” to fellow tenants. “It’s got a roof over my head.” O’Donnell was one of hundreds of voices heard at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Federal help with infrastructure is critical to trade, B.C. Premier Eby says
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
VANCOUVER — Federal government investment in provincial transportation infrastructure is crucial to avoid long-term impacts on cross-Canada trade and companies’ willingness to work in British Columbia, Premier David Eby says. Eby met with the federal government’s major projects office Wednesday and said he raised work that needs to be done on “trade-enabling infrastructure” such as ... Read More »
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