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New survey suggests Canadians feel health-care system has deteriorated
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
TORONTO — A new survey suggests Canadians feel the health-care system has deteriorated over the last decade as they increasingly struggle to access family doctors and encounter hurdles to seeing specialists. The Angus Reid Institute survey released Thursday compares the results of more than 4,000 respondents between Nov. 26 and Dec. 1, 2025 to a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harper says Canada’s difficulties can’t all be blamed on Trump in gala speech
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
OTTAWA — Former prime minister Stephen Harper says Canada must adapt to new geopolitical realities, arguing that many of the country’s difficulties can’t be blamed on U.S. President Donald Trump. Harper made remarks in front of a crowd of conservatives in downtown Ottawa on Wednesday for a gala dinner marking the 20th anniversary of his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney says ‘inequalities persist’ in speech marking Black History Month
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says the history of Black Canadians is one of “injustice met with perseverance.” Speaking at an event marking 30 years of Black History Month in Canada, Carney said that while Canadian principles now celebrate diversity, the country hasn’t always lived up to that promise. He acknowledged in his speech ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conservative MP Jamil Jivani says he had ‘productive’ meetings with White House
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
WASHINGTON — Conservative MP Jamil Jivani says he had “productive” meetings Wednesday with U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration. Jivani said on social media that he met with the White House and state department. He said the president asked him to pass along a message — to tell Canadians he loves them. “I’ll have much more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conservatives celebrate Harper as ‘strong’ leader at 20th anniversary gala
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
OTTAWA — Conservatives are gathering in downtown Ottawa tonight for a gala dinner marking the 20th anniversary of former prime minister Stephen Harper’s government. The event is taking place at the Rogers Centre and Harper is expected to deliver remarks at around 8:30 p.m. Guests at the event include Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, former foreign ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conservatives celebrating Harper at 20th anniversary gala dinner in Ottawa
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
OTTAWA — Conservatives are gathering in downtown Ottawa tonight for a gala dinner marking the 20th anniversary of former prime minister Stephen Harper’s government. The event is taking place at the Rogers Centre and Harper is expected to deliver remarks at around 8:30 p.m. Guests at the event include Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, former foreign ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta hockey team to play benefit game after 3 members die in crash
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
STAVELY — An Alberta junior hockey team is set to take the ice this weekend for a memorial game honouring three of its players who died in a highway crash. The Southern Alberta Mustangs are set to take on the Stavely Spurs Alumni team Sunday night at the arena in Stavely. It’s one of several ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police suspected ‘murder-suicide’ in Prince Rupert family’s deaths: B.C. official
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
An official with the B.C. Ministry of Children and Family Development says police told her office that a couple and their two young sons had died of a suspected murder-suicide in Prince Rupert, days after the father was released from apprehension under the Mental Health Act. The testimony at a coroners inquest by Julie Furlaino, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Media harder to identify, RCMP officer tells hearing over photojournalist’s lawsuit
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The RCMP officer in charge of overseeing the enforcement of a court injunction in a British Columbia pipeline dispute where a photojournalist was arrested says he welcomes media coverage of such operations. Asst. Commissioner John Brewer says he supports media “being given as much access as reasonably possible” and it’s not the job ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Willing to slaughter’: Calgary man gets 16-year terrorism sentence for joining ISIS
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
CALGARY — A Calgary man who joined the Islamic State terrorist group in the Middle East was sentenced Wednesday to 16 years in prison. “Terrorism has been described as the most vile form of criminal conduct,” Court of King’s Bench Justice Corina Dario said as she sentenced Jamal Borhot. “The sentence must also send a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Will this be Vancouver’s first snow-free winter in 43 years?
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
VANCOUVER — Vancouver is entering February without any snow having officially been recorded at its airport weather station, potentially putting the city on track for its first snow-free winter in 43 years. Environment Canada meteorologist Ken Dosanjh says that while there is still some time left in winter, there’s no likelihood of sea-level snow in ... Read More »
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