Category Archives: Canada
Quarterly payments of Ottawa's boosted grocery and essentials benefit start today
OTTAWA - Eligible Canadians will find a bit more cash in their bank accounts starting today as quarterly payments begin for the federal Liberals' boosted affordability benefit. The Canada Groceries an...
Jul 03, 2026
What people are saying about the B.C.-Ottawa 'prosperity agreement'
Prime Minister Mark Carney and British Columbia Premier David Eby have signed a "prosperity agreement" they say will help unlock billions of dollars in new investment. The deal includes a promise by t...
Jul 02, 2026
Fact File: Does banning glyphosate prevent wildfires? Here's what we know
A social media post shared a screenshot of a satellite map that shows Quebec experiencing fewer wildfires than the rest of Canada, and suggested it was because the province banned the use of glyphosat...
Jul 02, 2026
Sunk B.C. charter boat could take days to recover after it is found: police
RICHMOND - British Columbia search crews say conditions have been challenging in the hunt for a charter fishing boat that sank in the Strait of Georgia, leaving six missing and presumed drowned. Richm...
Jul 02, 2026
Eby compares condo-purchase plan to "liquidation" at below construction costs
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier David Eby says a joint federal-provincial plan to convert unsold condominiums into affordable housing would be like buying something "on liquidation." Eby and Prim...
Jul 02, 2026
Philippines President Marcos says 'we share the same aspirations' as Canada
VANCOUVER - The leaders of Canada and the Philippines signed agreements Thursday on energy, natural resources, labour and tourism, as the countries reinforced their shared priorities and hope for a tr...
Jul 02, 2026
What's in the multi-billion-dollar B.C.-Canada prosperity MOU?
VANCOUVER - An economic deal between Canada and British Columbia that was unveiled in Vancouver on Thursday describes commitments that Prime Minister Mark Carney says will help unlock more than $200 b...
Jul 02, 2026
Quebec Premier Fréchette says she will run in Trois-Rivières in October election
TROIS-RIVIRES - Quebec Premier Christine Frchette has confirmed she is switching ridings and will run to represent her hometown of Trois-Rivires, Que., in the fall general election. Frchette told a ga...
Jul 02, 2026
Canada to host 2028 Francophonie summit in Ottawa region
OTTAWA - Canada will host the 2028 global summit of the Francophonie in the Ottawa area, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday. "We have decided to bring the world to Canada to celebrate the ...
Jul 02, 2026
Measles outbreak in Quebec rises to 27 cases, mostly in Quebec City area
MONTRAL - A measles outbreak in Quebec has risen to 27 cases, the majority of which are in the Quebec City area. Health officials say the most recent case was reported on June 28. Officials say 10 cas...
Jul 02, 2026