Category Archives: Canada
Here's a list of May inflation rates for Canadian provinces
OTTAWA - Canada's annual inflation rate was 3.2 per cent in May, Statistics Canada says. Here's what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets): - Newfoundland and Labrador: 4.4 per cent (...
Jun 22, 2026
Government targets Kingston for high-speed rail stop as skeptics raise concerns
The federal government wants another high-speed rail stop - making the would-be line less speedy. On Monday, Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon directed Alto to consider an additional stop in Kingsto...
Jun 22, 2026
In the news today: Automaker talks, Canada radar deal, FIFA and workplace morale
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Ford, autoworkers' union to meet today to kick off contract talks The union representing nearly 19,000 Canadi...
Jun 22, 2026
Montreal police chief to meet city officials behind closed doors over racism concerns
MONTREAL - Montreal's police chief will meet with city officials behind closed doors over racism allegations involving officers in the city's Montral-Nord borough. A spokesperson for the City of Montr...
Jun 22, 2026
Philippines works to build closer defence ties to Canada as it squares off with China
OTTAWA - The Philippines is forging closer defence ties with Canada as both countries attempt to limit Beijing's territorial claims in the South China Sea and confront concerns about supply chains and...
Jun 22, 2026
Iran war ripple effects drive inflation to its highest level since 2023
OTTAWA - Inflation accelerated to its highest level in more than two years in May as price pressures from the war in Iran started to crop up outside the gas pumps. But most economists weighing in Mond...
Jun 22, 2026
Canada, Australia formalize deal for Arctic over-the-horizon radar system
OTTAWA - Canada and Australia have agreed on terms to allow Ottawa to buy components of the Arctic over-the-horizon radar system from BAE Systems Australia. Stephen Fuhr, Canada's secretary of state f...
Jun 21, 2026
'Fun police have struck:' Alberta premier criticizes new Calgary Stampede noise bylaw
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says "the fun police have struck" Calgary while the federal Opposition Leader says the city is "smothering country music culture" after it announced it's diali...
Jun 21, 2026
AI safety advocates say bill a good 'first step' on regulation, but more needed
The federal government's proposed online safety legislation is a good start on regulating artificial intelligence chatbots - but more work will be needed to protect Canadians from their potential harm...
Jun 21, 2026
Heavy rain causes flooding and power outages across Montreal area
MONTRAL - Rain appeared to be letting up in parts of southern Quebec on Sunday after downpours soaked Montreal's West Island and communities south of the city a day earlier. Environment Canada said up...
Jun 21, 2026