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Ottawa slams Israel after official finding of famine, urges halt to escalating war
By Canadian Press on August 25th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Carney government is endorsing a UN-backed finding that famine is occurring in Gaza, and is urging Israel to stop ramping up its campaign in the Palestinian territory. The global standard for measuring hunger is the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, which found Friday that famine is occurring in parts of Gaza and ... Read More »
1 responseFirst Nations partnership to buy B.C. port terminal that moves critical minerals
By Canadian Press on August 25th, 2025
STEWART, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Two First Nations have formed a joint partnership with a transport company to purchase the Port of Stewart bulk terminal on the Portland Canal that separates British Columbia and Alaska. The Nisga’a and Tahltan nations and Arrow Transportation Systems say in a statement the deal to buy Stewart Bulk Terminals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In Warsaw, Carney deepens Canada’s defence, trade ties with Poland
By Canadian Press on August 25th, 2025
WARSAW — Prime Minister Mark Carney is striking a new strategic partnership with Poland that will see Canada deepen its ties in trade, defence and energy with the fast-growing European economy. Carney is in Warsaw today where he is meeting with his Polish counterpart, Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The pair say they’ve agreed to work ... Read More »
1 responseIn the news today: Evacuations continue as N.S. wildfire intensifies
By Canadian Press on August 25th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Evacuations continue as N.S. wildfire intensifies Some who call Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley home are keeping a close eye on an out-of-control wildfire to see if an evacuation order will be expanded in the area. The province’s Department ... Read More »
1 responseIn Warsaw, Carney expected to advance trade, defence talks with Poland
By Canadian Press on August 25th, 2025
WARSAW — Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Warsaw today and is expected to press for deeper ties with his Polish counterpart. The day will kick off with Carney greeting Canadian Armed Forces soldiers stationed in Europe. Later, Carney is scheduled to meet with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The two leaders are expected to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Advocates warn federal budget cuts could reduce diversity and inclusion initiatives
By Canadian Press on August 25th, 2025
OTTAWA — Advocates are raising concerns that upcoming federal budget cuts and expected job losses in the public service will jeopardize programs intended to hire and promote people with disabilities. “(Diversity, equity and inclusion) is often an add-on, right? It’s never a core, no matter how hard we try. So usually it’s the first to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Border, spy agencies among worst federal workplaces: survey
By Canadian Press on August 25th, 2025
OTTAWA — Employees at the Canada Border Services Agency and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service are the least likely to recommend their office as a great place to work, a survey of federal public servants suggests. The 2024 Public Service Employee Survey asked federal government employees a range of questions about their satisfaction with their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Negotiations set to resume between Canada Post, union
By Canadian Press on August 25th, 2025
Negotiations between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers are set to resume. A Canada Post spokeswoman says in a statement that the Crown corporation is committed to the collective bargaining process with CUPW and to reaching an agreement. She says Canada Post is reviewing CUPW’s offers and has requested further details to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Pride parade cancelled due to pro-Palestinian protesters
By Canadian Press on August 24th, 2025
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s annual Pride parade was cancelled Sunday after being disrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters. A group called Queers for Palestine – Ottawa had organized a rally to coincide with the Pride parade. Elected officials and other groups boycotted last year’s parade after Capital Pride released a statement expressing solidarity with Palestinians, but the statement ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Making mud sexy: Scientists search for climate change answers in Quebec sea floor
By Canadian Press on August 24th, 2025
MONTREAL — Far below the seals and belugas that dive gracefully through Quebec’s Saguenay fiord, there are small creatures burrowing in the sea floor mud that scientists believe play a crucial role in mitigating the effects of climate change. Earlier this month, scientists from the United Kingdom and Université Laval spent several days on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In Kyiv, Carney not ruling out Canadian troops in Ukraine if peace deal reached
By Canadian Press on August 24th, 2025
KYIV — During a surprise visit to the Ukrainian capital on Sunday, Prime Minister Mark Carney would not rule out putting Canadian troops on the ground in Ukraine as part of an eventual security guarantee against Russia. Carney made the comments at a joint news conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following a bilateral meeting ... Read More »
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