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Canada will thank U.S. President Donald Trump in 20 years, former Quebec premier says
QUBEC - Jean Charest says Canada will eventually thank U.S. President Donald Trump for providing the country with a much-needed economic shakeup. The Quebec premier between 2003 and 2012 told business...
Sep 03, 2025

Iran increased stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium before Israeli attack, UN agency says
VIENNA (AP) - Iran further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels before Israel launched its military attack on June 13, a confidential report by the United Nations' ...
Sep 03, 2025

Poilievre calls on Liberals to scrap the temporary foreign worker program
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the Liberals to scrap the temporary foreign worker program and to stop issuing visas under the program. Poilievre argues a jobs crisis among...
Sep 03, 2025

Confirmed measles case at Central Peace Health Complex
A person infected with measles was out in a public setting in Spirit River last week. On Monday, Aug. 25, someone who had a confirmed case of measles was at the Central Peace Health Complex Emergency ...
Sep 03, 2025

Lorena becomes a hurricane off the western coast of Mexico, U.S. forecaster says
MIAMI (AP) - Hurricane Lorena formed off the coast of Mexico's Baja California peninsula and a tropical storm warning has been issued for parts for of the area, forecasters said. The storm is expected...
Sep 03, 2025

In the news today: Liberals' cabinet meeting begins, online harms act to be reviewed
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Cabinet meets to talk trade war, defence spending American tariffs and an upcoming review of the continental t...
Sep 03, 2025

First Nations leaders to meet in Winnipeg to talk major infrastructure projects
WINNIPEG - The Assembly of First Nations' annual general assembly is expected to kick off this morning in Winnipeg, where the federal government's major infrastructure legislation is set to be debated...
Sep 03, 2025

AI chatbots changing online threat landscape as Ottawa reviews legislation
OTTAWA - Wrongful death lawsuits citing the activities of artificial intelligence chatbots are underway in the United States, as reports emerge of mental health issues and delusions induced by AI syst...
Sep 03, 2025

Carney cabinet meets to prepare for Parliament's return, debate trade war strategy
TORONTO - American tariffs and an upcoming review of the continental trade pact will headline discussions today as Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet begins its two-day retreat in Toronto. While pre...
Sep 03, 2025

Putin meets North Korea's Kim in Beijing
BEIJING (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have met to begin bilateral talks in Beijing. The two leaders met formally at the Diaoyutai state guest house after ...
Sep 02, 2025