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Manitoba becomes first province to join national pharmacare program with $219M deal
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
OTTAWA — Manitoba became the first province to officially join Ottawa’s pharmacare program today, giving it access to federal funding to cover the cost of birth control and diabetes medications. Health Minister Mark Holland made the announcement in Winnipeg this morning. The federal government will spend $219 million on pharmacare coverage for Manitoba over four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!When are tariffs expected, and on what? Key dates in the Canada-U.S. trade dispute
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he still intends to slap Canada with tariffs next week after a monthlong reprieve. But Canadians confused about Trump’s plans aren’t alone, with the U.S. president at times contradicting himself about his own tariff plans. Timelines for when countries are hit with what level of tariffs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Supreme Court will not hear constitutional challenges of Canada’s no-fly regime
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear constitutional challenges of the no-fly regime from two men who were prevented from boarding flights in Vancouver. The federal government is responsible for screening passengers against the Secure Air Travel Act watchlist, commonly known as the no-fly list. Federal officials inform air carriers when a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Top court to review ruling that said N.B. lieutenant-governor need not be bilingual
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will review a lower court ruling that said New Brunswick’s lieutenant-governor doesn’t need to be bilingual. In 2019, the federal government appointed Brenda Murphy, who was not fully proficient in French, as the province’s vice-regal representative. The Acadian Society of New Brunswick challenged the appointment, arguing it violated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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