Canada

No deal yet on electric vehicle battery plant in Windsor, Stellantis says

Stellantis says there is no deal yet to save a $5-billion electric vehicle battery plant in Windsor, Ont. Spokeswoman LouAnn Gosselin says they have yet to receive an official response to letters sent...

Jun 01, 2023

CP NewsAlert: Firefighters from U.S., South Africa to battle 'unprecedented' fires

OTTAWA - More than 300 firefighters from the United States and South Africa are heading to Canada in the coming days as the country battles an unprecedented wildfire season. Federal officials say at l...

Jun 01, 2023

In The News for June 1 : Canada to observe a National Day Against Gun Violence

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of June 1 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ...

Jun 01, 2023

Trudeau government proclaims annual day against gun violence

OTTAWA - The federal government is proclaiming a National Day Against Gun Violence, to be held annually on the first Friday of June. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendici...

Jun 01, 2023

Sudan armed raids, bureaucracy hampering life-saving aid, doctor says

OTTAWA - As Canada crafts its response to the crisis in Sudan, a doctor trying to co-ordinate basic medical services after the country's rapid descent into chaos says bandits and bureaucracy are hampe...

Jun 01, 2023

Bill 96: Quebec public servants now required to make 'exemplary' use of French

MONTREAL - Quebec's language law reform is continuing to draw criticism and legal challenges from the province's English community as more of its provisions come into effect Thursday, exactly a year a...

Jun 01, 2023

Air quality statements in place for Nova Scotia as wildfires burn

Air quality statements have been issued by Environment Canada for Nova Scotia as wildfires continue burning in the province. One advisory targets Shelburne County, near Barrington Lake in southwestern...

Jun 01, 2023

Northwest Territories releases strategy to address homelessness

YELLOWKNIFE - The premier of the Northwest Territories says a whole-of-government approach is needed to adequately address homelessness in the territory. Caroline Cochrane tabled a long-awaited plan W...

May 31, 2023

B.C. pharmacists set to treat minor ailments, prescribe contraception starting June 1

VANCOUVER - Pharmacists in British Columbia will have more responsibilities starting June 1 in an effort to improve access for those without a family doctor and ease the stress on an overburdened heal...

May 31, 2023

Canada closing in on deal to get Stellantis battery plant back on track: Champagne

OTTAWA - Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says a deal that would save the $5-billion electric-vehicle battery plant in Windsor is inching closer. The federal government, Ontario, Stellant...

May 31, 2023