Category Archives: Canada
In the news today: Carney in India, Alberta budget, GDP
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... PM Carney lands in India to begin Asia trip Prime Minister Mark Carney landed in India on Friday, where he wil...
Feb 27, 2026
Carney looks to strengthen economic ties with India on trip to Mumbai, New Delhi
MUMBAI - Prime Minister Mark Carney landed in India on Friday to start a four-day visit hoping to continue the reset of the trade and diplomatic relationship he started last spring with Prime Minister...
Feb 27, 2026
From energy to AI: Five big themes behind Carney's mission to India
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney's trip to India meant to reset bilateral relations after two years of extreme tensions. Canada and India halted trade talks and pulled their diplomats after Canada ...
Feb 27, 2026
Persian Gulf War vets still fighting for better recognition after 35 years
For Denis Cote, one of the worst parts of the Persian Gulf War was entering the conflict zone not knowing what to expect as sirens blared in the dead of night, warning of a missile attack. "We didn't ...
Feb 27, 2026
Montreal's Trudeau airport braces for more traffic chaos ahead of spring break
MONTREAL - The vehicle traffic around Montral Trudeau International Airport has been a source of frustration in recent years, prompting passengers at times to haul their suitcases on foot along the ro...
Feb 27, 2026
Canadian ends volatile 2025 with a contraction in Q4: StatCan
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada reported a fourth-quarter contraction in real gross domestic product Friday that economists argue conceals some promising details in underlying economic data. StatiCan said ...
Feb 27, 2026
Screen all kids between 2 and 10 for high cholesterol, pediatric society recommends
TORONTO - The Canadian Paediatric Society is recommending cholesterol screening for all kids between two and 10 years old. The position statement released Friday says atherosclerosis - or plaque build...
Feb 26, 2026
Canadian father enduring cold, poor food and water in Texas ICE detention centre
A Canadian arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Texas has been stuck in a detention facility since November, enduring cold and crowded conditions, poor food and water, and long de...
Feb 26, 2026
OpenAI says Tumbler Ridge shooter evaded ban with second ChatGPT account
SAN FRANCISCO - Artificial intelligence firm OpenAI says the shooter involved in mass killings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., got around a ban on her problematic use of ChatGPT by having a second account. Th...
Feb 26, 2026
Big spending, big deficit and fee hikes: Highlights from the Alberta budget
EDMONTON - Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner tabled the province's latest budget on Thursday. Here are some of the highlights: - The government expects to take in $74.6 billion while spending $83.9...
Feb 26, 2026