Category Archives: Canada
Finnish President Alexander Stubb to meet with PM Carney in Ottawa this week
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet in Ottawa this week with Finland's President Alexander Stubb, in a visit that will mark the first official bilateral meeting between the two leaders. Carn...
Apr 12, 2026
'Tight race, but we can win': Liberals, Bloc give final push in Terrebonne
MONTREAL - The Liberals may be widely expected to walk away from Monday's three byelections with a clear majority, but the pressure is still on for them to fight for the hotly contested Terrebonne rid...
Apr 12, 2026
Think big: Canada should be open to risks as it invests in space, professor says
Canadians passionate about their country's role in space say investments in homegrown astronauts and businesses are vital in inspiring the nation's future steps to the stars - and the benefits that co...
Apr 12, 2026
Fréchette to be Quebec's next premier after winning CAQ leadership
DRUMMONDVILLE - Coalition Avenir Qubec members have named Christine Frchette as the new party leader and Quebec's 33rd premier. She will be sworn in before the Quebec legislature resumes on May 5. Frc...
Apr 12, 2026
Palestinian man who donated a kidney in 2023 may be ineligible for refugee claim
OTTAWA - Mohammed Al Hindi is a Palestinian refugee claimant whose application is now at risk because of Ottawa's new border law, C-12. Before fleeing the Gaza Strip with his family to escape the Isra...
Apr 12, 2026
Minister approves Canadian Rangers to help Nunavut hamlet amid power problems
GJOA HAVEN - Canada's emergency management minister says she has approved a request from the Nunavut government to urgently deploy the Canadian Rangers to the Hamlet of Gjoa Haven to help distribute d...
Apr 11, 2026
Canadian astronaut and Artemis II crew returns to Houston
HOUSTON - Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and his crew members received a standing ovation as they were welcomed back in Houston after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday, concluding the Ar...
Apr 11, 2026
City spokesperson says Crystal Pool is safe again, but remains closed until Tuesday
VICTORIA - All eight people taken to hospital Friday after two chemicals combined to create chlorine gas in a Victoria recreation facility have been released, as the investigation into the exposure co...
Apr 11, 2026
After Artemis II, a look at Canada's future involvement in space exploration
MONTREAL - Artemis II is back on Earth - and Canada had a seat on board - but its role in future lunar missions will hinge on how quickly it moves to build on current momentum, said a scientist involv...
Apr 11, 2026
Liberals adopt policy to restrict kids from social media
MONTREAL - Federal Liberals voted in favour of setting 16 as the age of majority for Canadians to be able to use social media accounts. Party grassroots passed a non-binding resolution Saturday mornin...
Apr 11, 2026