December 20th, 2025

National News

B.C. Mountie ordered to resign or be fired after vulgar group chats

By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia Mountie convicted of discreditable conduct for making sexist comments in group chats has been ordered to resign within 14 days, or he will be fired. RCMP adjudicator Louise Morel says the actions of Coquitlam Const. Ian Solven were a “fundamental breach of the public trust” and that allowing him to ... Read More »

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Musqueam ‘not coming for anyone’s private property’ in appealing Cowichan decision

By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia First Nation appealing the landmark Cowichan Tribes Aboriginal title ruling says that it will not be “coming for anyone’s private property” if it wins. Musqueam Indian Band Chief Wayne Sparrow says in a statement that it is appealing the August decision by the B.C. Supreme Court to defend its traditional ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: B.C. Mountie ordered to resign or be fired after vulgar group chats

By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025

A British Columbia Mountie convicted of discreditable conduct for making sexist comments in group chats has been ordered to resign within 14 days, or he will be fired. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »

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Winter storm hits Prairies, closing schools and universities in Winnipeg

By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025

WINNIPEG — Blizzard conditions have made for hazardous driving environments across much of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, prompting school closures in many areas. Many roads in southern Manitoba were closed Thursday morning, including sections of the Trans-Canada Highway and the Perimeter Highway surrounding Winnipeg. Schools in many areas, including Winnipeg, are closed, as are the University ... Read More »

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Santa, elves sought in alleged Montreal grocery theft described as political act

By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025

MONTREAL — Police are investigating what activists say was a Robin Hood-style theft at a Montreal grocery store this week with people dressed as Santa and elves shoplifting thousands of dollars worth of food. A group called “Robins of the alleys” has claimed responsibility for the theft, saying four santas and a host of elves ... Read More »

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Winter storm sweeps through Prairies, schools and universities close in Winnipeg

By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025

WINNIPEG — Blizzard conditions have made for hazardous road conditions across much of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, prompting school closures in many areas. Some parts are expected to receive up to 20 centimetres of snow before the storm passes through, and strong winds, forecast to taper off later today, have reduced visibility and caused drifts on ... Read More »

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U.S. trade representative fires opening salvo in review of Canada-U.S.-Mexico deal

By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025

OTTAWA — Washington’s trade representative says a coming review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade deal will hinge on resolving concerns about Canadian policies on dairy products, alcohol and digital services. In a statement this week to a congressional committee, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Americans have concerns about access to Canada’s dairy market and Canada’s ... Read More »

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Pablo Rodriguez publicly resigns as Quebec Liberal leader after six months in job

By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025

MONTREAL — Pablo Rodriguez has publicly announced his resignation as Quebec Liberal leader amid an ongoing crisis in the party. He told reporters in Montreal today he had become a distraction as the Liberals try to prepare for next year’s election. The former federal cabinet minister says he made the decision out of a sense ... Read More »

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Ontario, Ottawa agree to speed up project approvals, including Ring of Fire mining

By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have signed an agreement to speed up the approval of major projects under a “one project, one process, one decision” model. This approach means that projects that would have been subject to environmental assessments at both the federal and provincial levels will now go ... Read More »

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Winter storm system sweeps through Prairies, set to moves into Ontario, Quebec

By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025

A winter storm continues to blow across Saskatchewan and Manitoba today, forcing some school and road closures as Environment Canada warns of slippery conditions and little visibility in some areas. The weather agency says the winter storm system is pushing through the southern parts of the two Prairie provinces, where blowing snow and gusty winds ... Read More »

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In the news: Tories ponder the year ahead, Jewish organizations sounding the alarm

By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Rattled Conservatives look ahead to 2026 One year ago, Pierre Poilievre appeared to be on the cusp of achieving two things he’d wanted for a long time: the end of Justin Trudeau’s political career, and a majority ... Read More »

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