Canada

Skyrocketing shipbuilding costs continue as estimate puts icebreakers costs at $7.25B

OTTAWA - The federal government's plan to build new ships for Canada's navy and coast guard is being rocked by more skyrocketing costs. The latest blow comes from in a report this morning from parliam...

Dec 16, 2021

Omicron takes hold, BC cleans up after last month's flooding: In The News for Dec. 16

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 Dec. 16 ... What we are watching in Canada ......

Dec 16, 2021

Governments in Canada preparing for Omicron COVID-19 variant

Governments across Canada are bracing for the possible effects of the Omicron variant as COVID-19 case numbers rise sharply in some provinces and around the world. As Ontario reported 1,808 new cases ...

Dec 16, 2021

Cars, couches, propane and fuel tanks among debris from record flooding in B.C.

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - Unprecedented flooding in southwestern British Columbia has left hard-hit communities dealing with the disposal of debris like drywall, insulation, silt-soaked mattresses, couches a...

Dec 16, 2021

Canada hasn't abandoned 200-soldier promise to UN peacekeeping: Minister

OTTAWA - Defence Minister Anita Anand says while the Liberal government's promise to provide a 200-soldier force to United Nations peacekeeping "is not off the table," it is being considered alongside...

Dec 16, 2021

Mining the future: Canada's high hopes to become a global critical mineral powerhouse

OTTAWA - Getting the world to net-zero emissions by 2050 will require the production of critical minerals and metals to grow sixfold over the next 30 years, the International Energy Agency declared in...

Dec 16, 2021

"Really special:" Blue Bombers celebrate back-to-back Grey Cup wins in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG - Cheers bellowed from the stands as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers coaches and players loaded into the back of pickup trucks and paraded the Grey Cup in front of fans during a long-awaited back-t...

Dec 15, 2021

Dix says Omicron variant upending holiday plans, health restrictions being considered

VICTORIA - Dramatically rising case counts of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in Ontario, Quebec and around the world has British Columbia Health Minister Adrian Dix warning about a "time to exercise cau...

Dec 15, 2021

Conservative MPs free to travel international, Liberal, NDP MPs must stay home

OTTAWA - Conservative MPs will be free to travel internationally over the holidays while their Liberal and NDP counterparts have been told to stay home. Politicians jet-setting to different vacation d...

Dec 15, 2021

NWT joins nine provinces and Yukon in new $10-a-day national child care plan

OTTAWA - The federal government has agreed to a $51-million deal to slash child care fees and add 300 new spaces in the Northwest Territories. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier Caroline Cochra...

Dec 15, 2021