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Quebec premier promises new legislation inspired by federal major projects bill
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault says his government will table new legislation to speed up environmental approvals for major projects. He says the bill will be equivalent to the federal government’s major projects bill, known as C-5. He made the comments this evening on popular Quebec talk show Tout le monde en parle, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U.S. right-wing commentator offers to house B.C. ostriches facing cull order
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA — An ostrich farm in British Columbia’s Interior whose birds face a cull order has the support of a right-wing American influencer, who is asking for help from truck drivers to transfer the birds to locations in the United States. Conservative commentator Chris Sanders said in a Facebook video that he would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A U.S. right-wing commentator offers to house B.C. ostriches facing cull order
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA — An ostrich farm in the B.C. Interior has got further support from right-wing American influencers when another online commentator added his voice, saying he would like to “help the ostriches out there in Canada” and relocate them to Texas. The Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood, B.C., has been calling on supporters ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian recognition of Palestinian state greeted with cheers, dismay
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
OTTAWA — Canada’s formal recognition of a Palestinian state drew applause from longtime advocates of the move and sharp denunciation from voices who said it would not foster a lasting peace. Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement on Palestinian statehood today ahead of a meeting of the United Nations General Assembly. The National Council ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney announces Canada officially recognizes a Palestinian state
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
NEW YORK — Prime Minister Mark Carney formally announced that Canada will recognize a Palestinian state ahead of the United Nations General Assembly as the international gathering of world leaders grapples with ongoing unrest in the Middle East. “While Canada is under no illusions that this recognition is a panacea, this recognition is firmly aligned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney announces Canada will recognize a Palestinian state
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
NEW YORK — Prime Minister Mark Carney formally announced that Canada will recognize a Palestinian state ahead of the United Nations General Assembly as the international gathering of world leaders grapples with ongoing unrest in the Middle East. Other major international allies, including the United Kingdom and Australia, joined Canada in recognizing an independent Palestinian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. First Nation investigates sturgeon deaths, with plan to track drifting carcasses
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
TSAWWASSEN — It took four people to haul the carcass of a sturgeon off the banks of the Fraser River in Richmond, B.C., earlier this month, one of dozens to wash up recently. The body of the hefty fish about 1.6 metres long was then frozen as part of a research project spearheaded by the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney to announce Canada will recognize a Palestinian state
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
NEW YORK — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to formally announce that Canada will recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly as the international gathering of world leaders grapples with ongoing unrest in the Middle East. Other major international allies are expected to join Canada in recognizing an independent Palestinian state ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Navy still struggling to fill recruitment gaps throughout the service: vice-admiral
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
OTTAWA — Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee says the Royal Canadian Navy is “not out of the woods” yet on its recruitment crisis and the next four to five years are going to be “really hard.” It’s been two years since Topshee, commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, posted a video online warning that recruitment was in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Draw the Line’ rallies across Canada challenge elements of Carney’s agenda
By Canadian Press on September 20th, 2025
TORONTO — Canadians in several major cities demonstrated Saturday against elements of the Liberal government’s agenda, including Prime Minister Mark Carney’s support for new fossil fuel projects and expected public service cuts. Hundreds who took part in “Draw the Line” protests in Toronto marched from downtown to the provincial legislature building, carrying signs that included ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fugitive who allegedly helped inmate escape B.C. jail arrested in Spain, police say
By Canadian Press on September 20th, 2025
SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Police say a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for his alleged role in helping a high-profile gang member escape from a British Columbia jail has been arrested in Spain. RCMP say charges have been laid against 49-year-old John Potvin of Ottawa, who was one of three men who allegedly assisted ... Read More »
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