Canadian News

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:00:00 EDT
Northwestern Ontario pleads for federal funding as highway fatalities mount
Northern Ontario politicians are urgently appealing to the federal government for help during one of the deadliest winters on record along 2,000 kilometres of highway between Nipigon, Sudbury and North Bay.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:42:07 EDT
Police anticipated 'worst-case scenario' by deploying sniper at St. Patrick's Day party, says former officer
The sighting of a sniper on Saturday during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Waterloo was met with fear and shock by some, but one policing expert from Wilfrid Laurier University says this is a proactive measure designed to keep the crowd safe.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:42:25 EDT
Longest ballot organizers eye protest in upcoming Montreal-area byelection
A group that has signed up droves of protest candidates in a number of elections and byelections in recent years is organizing in another upcoming vote, this time in Terrebonne.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:35:21 EDT
Federal government appeals Emergencies Act use during convoy protest to Supreme Court
The federal government is bringing its case to justify use of the Emergencies Act to clear the convoy protests that gridlocked the capital city and border points to the country's highest court.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:56:31 EDT
Former Bloc Québécois MP charged with sex crimes involving minors
The alleged incidents date back to 2006 — before Pascal-Pierre Paillé's election to the House of Commons — and as recently as August 2024.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:17:43 EDT
Doug Armstrong steps down as general manager of Canada's Olympic hockey team
Doug Armstrong is stepping down from his position as general manager of Canada's Olympic hockey team. Hockey Canada says Armstrong informed the organization he will be focusing on his position with the St. Louis Blues going forward.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:44:13 EDT
Swapping stones led to Canada's 5th straight win at women's curling worlds
Canada's fifth straight win at the women's world curling championship was a lesson in adaptation for skip Kerri Einarson.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:06:22 EDT
Rent discounts create 'back door' for future hikes, says Manitoba tenant calling for rule changes

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:30:00 EDT
N.L. restaurants being squeezed, say loan guarantee program no use
Last spring, the Newfoundland and Labrador government announced a loan guarantee program for restaurants — but so far, no businesses have tapped into it.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:20:26 EDT
Should we worry about Canada's winter sports decline?
Canada's Winter Olympic and Paralympic medal counts are falling. Is this the sign of a crisis, or merely a shift?

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:05:05 EDT
Windy, stormy weather knocks out power for hundreds of thousands in Quebec

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:30:00 EDT
Queen of the chair: The legend of an Edmonton hairstyling icon known as Auntie Shirley
Shirley Romany is a legend in Edmonton's Black community and beyond. Nearly 60 years ago, she started Ebony and Ivory Salon, a gathering place where people of all backgrounds and ages feel seen, supported and at home.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:54:51 EDT
Bilijk First Nation elects new chief Justice Gruben, youngest in N.B. at 28
Justice Gruben is the new chief of Bilijk, also known as Kingsclear First Nation. He wants to make change in the community for the next generation, which includes his two-year-old daughter.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:57:22 EDT
Fisheries officials investigating video of sailors bragging about giant crab catch near Vancouver
Parts of Vancouver's harbour are off-limits to crabbing, and while the men say they have stopped in "Vancouver, Canada," it's not clear exactly where the vessel is anchored.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:57:21 EDT
Oilers star Leon Draisaitl will miss rest of the regular season due to injury
Standout Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl is expected to miss the rest of the NHL regular season because of what the team called a lower-body injury.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:11:33 EDT
Solo drivers will soon be able to use HOV lanes in off-peak hours: transportation minister
Highway lanes designated for carpoolers will soon be opened up to solo drivers at certain times of the day, Ontario's transportation minister said Tuesday.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:56:58 EDT
As Alberta’s population booms, report suggests Medicine Hat could fall behind
The city of Medicine Hat is one of few Alberta cities forecast for stagnant growth over the next 25 years as the rest of the province is expected to swell by two million more residents. Local officials are looking to draw new businesses and residents...

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 EDT
Another Loblaw store fined $10K for promoting imported food as Canadian. Sobeys could be next
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is cracking down on grocery stores that promote imported food as Canadian. So far this year, the federal food regulator has issued two fines to Loblaw-owned grocery stores for this type of violation. The CFI...

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 EDT
Holt government projects $6B added to debt, continued deficits through mandate
The finance minister had warned of a budget driven by difficult choices, but says talks about those options are still underway.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 EDT
Her body was left on a couch for 6 months. Family, advocates say the system failed her
Two brothers avoided jail time after they admitted to keeping the body of Alasie Tukkiapik on their couch for six months in 2023. As the court case comes to a close, advocates and family members say the authorities failed the 41-year-old Inuk woman.

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