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The hazards of cherry blossom crowds prompt warnings from police in Richmond, B.C.
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
RICHMOND — Spectacular displays of blooming spring blossoms in Metro Vancouver have prompted a warning from police and municipal officials to admirers about illegal parking and disruptive behaviour. RCMP in Richmond, B.C., say the cherry blossoms are stopping traffic and drawing large crowds along Russ Baker Way near Vancouver International Airport, where the trees are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Never even entered my thinking’: Carney says he’s not considering prorogation
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he has “absolutely not” been considering proroguing Parliament if he gains a majority in a series of upcoming byelections. Speaking at a news conference with reporters in Wakefield, Que., today, the prime minister said the idea “never even entered” his mind. The Globe and Mail newspaper reported the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stephen Lewis, former politician and social activist, dies at 88
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
OTTAWA — Former politician and longtime Canadian social activist Stephen Lewis has died. Lewis, Canada’s former ambassador to the United Nations and one-time leader of the NDP in Ontario, was 88. He is the father of Avi Lewis, who was elected leader of the federal NDP on Sunday. The Stephen Lewis Foundation announced his death ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Good day to be a polar bear’: Carney unveils nature strategy, new conservation areas
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
LA PÊCHE — The Liberal government’s $3.8 billion nature protection strategy will put Canada’s 2030 nature conservation goals within reach, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday. Announcing the new plan at an event in Wakefield, Que., Carney said the federal government will create new national parks, urban parks and marine conservation areas. Carney said his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Stephen Lewis, former politician, social activist, dies at 88
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
OTTAWA — Former politician and longtime Canadian social and environmental activist Stephen Lewis has died. Lewis, Canada’s former ambassador to the United Nations and one-time leader of the NDP in Ontario, was 88. He is the father of Avi Lewis, who was elected leader of the federal NDP on Sunday. The Stephen Lewis Foundation announced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lawyers begin final submissions in Frank Stronach sex assault trial
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
TORONTO — Lawyers for Canadian auto parts tycoon Frank Stronach are making their final submissions in his sexual assault trial, challenging the credibility and reliability of his accusers. Defence lawyer Leora Shemesh argues the complainants “lied, manipulated and certainly attempted to deceive the court,” and some fabricated their accounts. She also argues that the two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gilbert Rozon, Just for Laughs founder, ordered to pay eight of nine accusers $880K
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
MONTREAL — Gilbert Rozon, the founder of Just for Laughs, has been ordered to pay a total of more than $880,000 to eight of the nine women who had accused him of sexual assault and misconduct. Quebec Superior Court Justice Chantal Tremblay awarded the damages in a written decision released Tuesday, following a civil trial ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney rolls out new $3.8 billion nature strategy, new conservation areas
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
LA PÊCHE — The Liberal government has unveiled a $3.8 billion strategy to protect nature through measures like creating new national parks and marine conservation areas. Prime Minister Mark Carney is making the announcement today just weeks after conservation groups warned that federal funding was running out. Carney says his government is taking an “ambitious” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Gilbert Rozon, Just for Laughs founder, ordered to pay accusers $880K
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
MONTREAL — Gilbert Rozon, the founder of Just for Laughs, has been ordered to pay a total of more than $880,000 to eight of the nine women who had accused him of sexual assault and misconduct. Quebec Superior Court Justice Chantal Tremblay awarded the damages in a written decision released today. Rozon had been sued ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Astronaut says Canadians can be proud of NASA’s Artemis II moon mission
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
CAPE CANAVERAL — Joshua Kutryk says it’s important that his fellow Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen is on board NASA’s Artemis II mission as it sends humans back to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. If takeoff goes ahead as planned Wednesday, Hansen will serve as the mission specialist during the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Stronach trial, Ottawa’s alcohol tax, Canada’s opponent in FIFA
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Lawyers to begin final submissions in Frank Stronach sex assault trial Lawyers are set to begin their final submissions today in the sexual assault trial of Canadian auto parts tycoon Frank Stronach. The defence’s last witnesses — ... Read More »
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