Canada

In the news today: Ontario PCs win third majority government

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Ontario PCs win third majority government Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives chugged to a third majority go...

Feb 28, 2025

Large number of public servants in biggest departments breaking remote work rules

OTTAWA - Large numbers of public servants working in the federal government's three biggest departments aren't following Ottawa's three-days-per-week office work rule, federal data shows. The federal ...

Feb 28, 2025

Intense pollen season to begin in southwest B.C. this weekend, expert warns

VANCOUVER - Get your tissues and allergy medicines ready if you live in southwestern British Columbia, where an expert predicts an intense pollen season is on the way. Cold weather had held the pollen...

Feb 28, 2025

Doug Ford's Ontario PCs win re-election, with tariff threats around the corner

TORONTO - Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives won't have long to sit back and bask in the glow of winning a third majority government, with an imminent tariff threat around the corner. The Tories wo...

Feb 28, 2025

Key quotes on election night after the Ontario PCs' majority victory

Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives are poised to form a third majority government after a $189-million snap winter election that centred on economic security. Here are some quotes: "This election, ...

Feb 27, 2025

Here's the latest on the Ontario provincial election

Voters in Ontario have cast their ballots after a 28-day snap winter election campaign. Here are the latest developments. All times eastern. 9 p.m. Polls are closing in most locations after a rare win...

Feb 27, 2025

Red ink, tax cuts, debt payments: Highlights of Alberta's budget

EDMONTON - The Alberta government tabled its budget on Thursday. Here are some of the highlights: -- $5.2-billion deficit with deficits in following two years -- Taxpayer-supported debt to reach $93 b...

Feb 27, 2025

CP NewsAlert: Alberta economy back deep in the red with $5.2-billion deficit budget

EDMONTON - Alberta's finances, tied for generations to the steep peaks and sharp valleys of oil and gas prices, are once again plunging deep into deficit, with no immediate relief in sight. Finance Mi...

Feb 27, 2025

B.C. to require Canadian-made biofuels to meet standards for gas, diesel

British Columbia's energy minister says the province will soon require Canadian-made products to fulfil renewable fuel standards for gasoline and diesel. Adrian Dix says B.C.'s requirement of five-per...

Feb 27, 2025

Montreal-area mayors outraged as Quebec tables bill to expand hazardous landfill

MONTREAL - Montreal-area mayors are denouncing the Quebec government's decision to force the City of Blainville to cede a piece of land for the expansion of a hazardous waste disposal site. Blainville...

Feb 27, 2025