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CanadaFeb 27, 2025

MP Angus calls for Amazon boycott after company closes seven Quebec warehouses

New Democrat MP Charlie Angus is calling for a countrywide consumer boycott of Amazon to protest the online retail giant's closure of seven of its warehouses in Quebec. The closures have eliminated thousands of permanent full-time jobs, along with jobs at subcontracted suppliers. Angus and union officials — including Félix Trudeau, union president for the Laval, Que., Amazon warehouse — say Amazon should pay proper severance to those laid off. They also say the federal government should cancel all contracts with billionaire Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and force his company to pay back any feder
president-donald-trump-targets-canada-once-again
CanadaFeb 27, 2025

President Donald Trump Targets Canada Once Again

US President Donald Trump has once again made controversial remarks about Canada. During a conversation with reporters last evening, he expressed his affection for Canada and its people but stated that it is not right for the US to support Canada. He suggested that without US support, Canada would not exist as a country. Trump claimed that the US provides Canada with a subsidy of $200 billion every year, suggesting that Canada would struggle to function without it. He also reiterated his idea of making Canada the 51st state. However, Canadian experts have refuted these claims, pointing out th
manitoba-becomes-first-province-to-join-national-pharmacare-program-with-219m-deal
CanadaFeb 27, 2025

Manitoba becomes first province to join national pharmacare program with $219M deal

Manitoba became the first province to officially join Ottawa's pharmacare program today, giving it access to federal funding to cover the cost of birth control and diabetes medications. Health Minister Mark Holland made the announcement in Winnipeg this morning. The federal government will spend $219 million on pharmacare coverage for Manitoba over four years and says contraceptives and diabetes medications will be provided "at little to no direct cost" to Manitobans. The Manitoba government launched a program last fall to cover the cost of birth control for its residents. The federal Pharmaca
police-forces-gear-up-to-protect-3-400-people-in-alberta-wilderness-at-june-g7-summit
CanadaFeb 27, 2025

Police forces gear up to protect 3,400 people in Alberta wilderness at June G7 summit

Police forces say they are gearing up to find a way to keep more than 3,400 people safe alongside the Rocky Mountains during this summer's G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alta. A report to the Calgary Police Commission says police expect about 70 official guests, 2,000 delegates and 1,400 journalists will be in the area between Calgary and Kananaskis for the summit. Police forces from across Canada will support security efforts, including authorities from Edmonton, Winnipeg and Vancouver. The RCMP says teams will be on the alert for modern security threats such as drones along with the f
trump-says-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-still-landing-next-week
CanadaFeb 27, 2025

Trump says tariffs on Canada, Mexico still landing next week

U.S. President Donald Trump says economy-wide tariffs on Canada and Mexico will go ahead next week as planned. Trump's comments on Truth Social today come after days of confusing statements from him and his officials. On Wednesday, Trump suggested that the 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs wouldn't land until April 2 — but a White House official later said they could still take effect on March 4. In his post this morning, Trump says "drugs are still pouring" in from Canada and Mexico and unless it is "stopped or seriously limited," the tariffs will go into effect "on MARCH FOURTH." Public
ndp-leader-jagmeet-singh-calls-for-trumps-ban-from-upcoming-g7-summit
CanadaFeb 26, 2025

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh Calls for Trump’s Ban from Upcoming G7 Summit

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has called for US President Donald Trump to be banned from attending the upcoming G7 summit in Canada. Singh criticized Trump, questioning why Canada should invite someone who poses a threat to the country’s sovereignty, economic prosperity, and global stability. He also raised concerns about allowing a convicted criminal to enter Canada. Singh made these comments during an event at the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations in Quebec. It is important to note that Canada is set to host the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, from June 15 to 17.
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CanadaFeb 26, 2025

Alberta man spearheads parliamentary petition to keep Trump out of Canada

More than 28,000 people have signed a parliamentary petition urging Ottawa to bar U.S. President Donald Trump from Canada for persistently threatening the country's sovereignty. Alberta resident Gerard Aldridge, who recently initiated the electronic petition, says he's a fiercely proud Canadian who sees an opportunity to make a difference on an issue of grave concern. Trump has threatened to impose widespread tariffs on Canadian products and has openly suggested that Canada become a U.S. state. The president usually attends the annual gathering of G7 leaders, which is being held this June in K
president-trump-postpones-tariff-plan-on-canada-and-mexico-until-april-2
CanadaFeb 26, 2025

President Trump Postpones Tariff Plan on Canada and Mexico Until April 2

President Trump has announced a delay in the plan to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico, with the new deadline set for April 2. The president made this statement during his first cabinet meeting in Washington on Wednesday. Just two days earlier, Trump had indicated that the tariffs would take effect on March 4. A White House official also suggested that the tariff plan could be adjusted through ongoing negotiations, creating continued uncertainty around the issue. In response, the Canadian Labour Congress has called for an emergency online meeting tonight to discuss the potential impact of t
supreme-court-of-canada-moving-away-from-social-media-platform-x
CanadaFeb 26, 2025

Supreme Court of Canada moving away from social media platform X

The Supreme Court of Canada says it's moving away from the social media platform X.In an apparent farewell post to its more than 45,000 subscribers, the top court says it will focus its communication efforts on other platforms. It invites people to follow the court on its LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube accounts for updates. The Supreme Court had no immediate response when The Canadian Press asked it why it is distancing itself from the social media platform. According to its account profile, the court joined the platform in 2015 when it was known as Twitter. In recent years, Chief

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ndp-to-table-motion-seeking-federal-ban-on-surveillance-pricing
CanadaApr 13, 2026

NDP to table motion seeking federal ban on “surveillance pricing”

The federal NDP is expected to introduce a motion Wednesday calling on the government to ban a practice it describes as “surveillance pricing,” arguing it unfairly targets consumers using personal data. According to the text of the motion, the practice involves companies using information such as a customer’s search history or the amount of time spent on a webpage to adjust prices, both online and in physical stores. The party says this can result in different consumers being charged different prices for the same product. NDP Leader Avi Lewis said the approach could disproportionately af
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BCApr 13, 2026

School closed after early morning fire at Abbotsford learning centre, police investigating arson

Abbotsford police say an early morning fire at a local school is being investigated as an arson, according to a police news release. Patrol officers responded at about 3:49 a.m. to a report of a fire at the Bakerview Centre for Learning on the 32600 block of Marshall Road. When officers arrived, Abbotsford Fire and Rescue Service crews were already on scene and extinguishing what police described as a small fire. Police said the blaze caused damage to both the exterior and interior of the building. No injuries were reported. According to the Abbotsford Police Department, the investigation rema
surrey-police-investigate-early-morning-shooting-at-surrey-central-residence
CanadaApr 13, 2026

Surrey police investigate early morning shooting at Surrey Central residence

Police in Surrey are investigating a shooting that damaged a home in the Surrey Central area early Monday morning. According to a Surrey Police Service news release, officers responded at حوالي 2:50 a.m. to reports of gunfire near 95 Avenue and 127 Street. When officers arrived, they located a residence with visible damage consistent with gunshots. Police said no injuries were reported among the occupants of the home. The Surrey Police Service Major Crime Section is leading the investigation, with support from Integrated Forensic Identification Services, according to the release. Investig
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CanadaApr 13, 2026

Carney signals shift on U.S. ties, defence spending in Montreal speech

Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a closing address at the Liberal Party’s national convention in Montreal on Saturday, outlining a tougher position on Canada–U.S. relations and a planned shift in defence spending. According to remarks made during the convention, Carney said Canada would move away from past defence procurement patterns in which a significant portion of spending flowed to the United States. He told party members that future investments would be directed more toward domestic capacity. The statement drew a standing ovation from attendees. Carney’s comments come as Canada
AlbertaApr 13, 2026

Proposed Blue Line LRT extension to Calgary airport enters field study phase

The City of Calgary says preliminary field work is set to begin this month as part of planning for a potential northward extension of the Blue Line LRT toward the airport. According to a city notice, crews will conduct on-site investigations along the proposed corridor to 88th Avenue N.E., including assessments of ground conditions, groundwater levels and site-specific details needed for early-stage design. The work is part of the city’s long-term transit planning and would inform future decisions by council on whether to advance the project, including funding, design and timelines. The airp