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Canada's ambassador says economic talks must prioritize lifting Trump's tariffs
WASHINGTON - Ottawa's top diplomat in Washington says talks to negotiate any new deals with the United States will prioritize ending U.S President Donald Trump's ruinous tariffs on Canadian exports. A...
May 13, 2025
Despite a polarizing election, poll suggests Canadians don't want a two-party system
OTTAWA - While the recent federal election turned into a tight race between the Liberals and Conservatives that left other parties trailing far behind, a new poll suggests most Canadians don't want th...
May 13, 2025
In the news today: PM Mark Carney to shuffle cabinet today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... PM Mark Carney to shuffle cabinet today Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to name his new cabinet at Rideau Ha...
May 13, 2025
CP NewsAlert: Carney arrives at Rideau Hall for cabinet swearing-in
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived at Rideau Hall in the capital for the swearing-in of his new cabinet, following his April 28 election victory. Major figures from former prime minister ...
May 13, 2025
The Latest: Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils his new cabinet at Rideau Hall
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet will be sworn in at a ceremony at Rideau Hall at 10:30 a.m. ET. The inner circle is expected to include many new faces, with fewer than 30 ministers a...
May 13, 2025
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he will be waiting for Russian leader Putin in Ankara on Thursday for talks
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday that he will be waiting for Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Turkish capital this week to conduct face-to-face talks ab...
May 13, 2025
Albanian preliminary polls results show a clear win for the ruling Socialists
TIRANA, Albania (AP) - Preliminary results in Albania's parliamentary election on Tuesday give a clear victory to the ruling Socialist Party which attracted voters supporting the country's uphill effo...
May 13, 2025
LaPrairie Group of Companies announces passing of President & CEO
Crane rental company LaPrairie Group of Companies has announced the passing of their president and CEO Scott LaPrairie.Scott passed away earlier this spring, after a battle with cancer.LaPrairie calls...
May 13, 2025
Ground breaks for Maskwa Medical Center May 20
Construction for the Maskwa Medical Center officially starts next week with a public groundbreaking ceremony.Located next to Grande Prairie Regional Hospital, the Center is being designed to expand ac...
May 13, 2025
Seeding progress ahead of five year average in the Peace says first crop report of 2025
The first crop report of the year from Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation and AFSC, dated May 6, says just under 10 per seeding had been done by that date.The five year average for the same date is fo...
May 13, 2025