Category Archives: Canada
Lytton, B.C., officials 'immediately overwhelmed' by wildfire rebuild, auditor says
The British Columbia government expected the small Village of Lytton to lead its own recovery from the wildfire that destroyed most of the community and killed two people in June 2021, a report from t...
Mar 17, 2026
More than 400 U.S. health-care workers have been hired by B.C., Premier Eby says
VICTORIA - A recruitment campaign in the United States has allowed British Columbia to hire more than 400 health-care professionals in less than a year. Premier David Eby and Health Minister Josie Osb...
Mar 17, 2026
Minister says CAF 'not engaged' in Iran war as questions are asked about support role
BRAMPTON - Canadian Armed Forces members are "not engaged" in the "prosecution" of the war against Iran, Defence Minister David McGuinty said Tuesday when asked whether some Canadians are serving in s...
Mar 17, 2026
Longest ballot protest group returns, targets byelection in Terrebonne
OTTAWA - The group that recruited hundreds of people to run against the Conservative leader in last spring's election and last summer's byelection says it's now targeting the hotly contested vote in T...
Mar 17, 2026
CRA worker arrested for identity theft and trafficking information in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - A worker with the Canada Revenue Agency in Vancouver has been arrested and charged with identity theft and trafficking private information after a four-year investigation. The RCMP's feder...
Mar 17, 2026
Atmospheric rivers swamp coastal B.C., creating flood and avalanche risks
VANCOUVER - The latest forecast for southern British Columbia calls for periods of heavy rain into Friday, setting off avalanche risks, flood watches and high streamflow advisories for area waterways....
Mar 17, 2026
Canada Energy Regulator projects power generation surge, with wind a major new source
CALGARY - A new report from the Canada Energy Regulator is projecting significant growth in electrical generation between now and 2050, in part due to new artificial intelligence data centres' thirst ...
Mar 17, 2026
Strong winds leave thousands without power in Central Canada, Maritimes
MONTREAL - Strong winds put electrical grids to the test across Central Canada and the Maritimes on Tuesday, with Quebec particularly hard hit by the massive gusts. At their peak, the outages affected...
Mar 17, 2026
Anand says Canada's focus in Iran war is on unblocking Strait of Hormuz
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said on Tuesday that she agrees with Prime Minister Mark Carney that the United States' attack on Iran violates international law - and so does Iran's blo...
Mar 17, 2026
In the news today: Tackling antisemitism, Soaring fuel costs, N.B. budget
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Israel seeking 'significant change' in how Canada tackles antisemitism The highest levels of the Israeli gover...
Mar 17, 2026