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Reactions to the death of former politician and social activist Stephen Lewis
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
OTTAWA — “It’s really hard to encapsulate the kind of impact that he’s had … It’s a huge loss.” — Former NDP national director Anne McGrath — “Stephen was a giant in our movement. He fought tirelessly to level the playing field for working class Canadians and take on inequality head-on. For me, Stephen was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quick facts about former politician, social activist Stephen Lewis
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
OTTAWA — Former politician and longtime Canadian social activist Stephen Lewis has died. Here are some quick facts about Canada’s former ambassador to the United Nations and one-time leader of the NDP in Ontario. Early life: Lewis was born in Ottawa on Nov. 11, 1937 to Sophie (née Carson) and David Lewis, who was national ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa leaving First Nations ill-equipped to fight deadly fires: retired fire chief
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
OTTAWA — After three house fires ripped through a First Nation in northern Ontario in less than a week, killing a small child, a retired fire chief said First Nations’ firefighting operations in the region are being set up to fail by a lack of federal funding for equipment and training. Monique Belair worked for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Risk for good reason’: How Jeremy Hansen explains Artemis II mission fears to kids
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
LONGUEUIL — Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, who is set to embark on a historic deep space mission to the moon, says he believes the goal of pushing humanity forward is well worth the risk he faces. Months ago, he took some candid questions from a group of inquisitive students about the Artemis II mission. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man who killed 2 people with sword in Quebec City on Halloween 2020 granted new trial
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
QUÉBEC — Quebec’s Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial for a man convicted of killing two people and injuring five others with a sword on Halloween night in Quebec City in 2020. A jury had found Carl Girouard guilty on two counts of first-degree murder and five counts of attempted murder in 2022, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poilievre calls for cancellation of multibillion-dollar high-speed rail project
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the federal government to cancel a proposed high-speed rail line between Toronto and Quebec City. Poilievre calls the project a “boondoggle” and said it would waste taxpayer dollars while confiscating farmland. Alto, the Crown corporation overseeing the project, estimates the full project will cost between $60 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Five things to know about Canadian Jeremy Hansen’s upcoming trip to the moon and back
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
LONGUEUIL — The Artemis II mission is in its final preparation stages for a potential launch window on Wednesday, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen is set to make history as the first Canadian to fly around the moon. The Canadian Space Agency is hoping this “once-in-a-generation” event inspires young people to dream big. Hansen, 50, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney condemns Israel’s ‘illegal’ invasion of Lebanon, calls for ceasefire
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada “condemns” Israel’s invasion of Lebanon, which he calls “illegal” and a violation of territorial sovereignty. Carney is also calling for a ceasefire, marking a strengthening of his government’s language as the armed conflict worsens and Israeli ground troops move deeper into the country. Carney says that by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa’s fiscal year shaping up better than budget forecasts: BMO economist
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
OTTAWA — The federal government’s annual deficit for the fiscal year ending today is tracking below Ottawa’s own expectations set out the 2025 budget, despite increased spending. The fiscal monitor published last Friday showed Ottawa’s deficit from April to January came in at $31.2 billion. With just two months left in the federal fiscal calendar, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PM says F-35 review ongoing after Norad chief says they’re not critical
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is choosing his words carefully after the head of Norad suggested advanced aircraft like the F-35 are not critical to continental defence. Asked about the fighter jet contract at a news conference today, Carney said his government is still considering a range of factors in its review of plans ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stronach’s accusers lied, defence argues in final submissions at sex assault trial
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
TORONTO — The women accusing Frank Stronach of sexual assault lied and in some cases fabricated their accounts, lawyers for the Canadian auto parts tycoon argued Monday as they urged the court to find him not guilty of all charges. The four remaining complainants in the case “lied, manipulated and certainly attempted to deceive the ... Read More »
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