81 m. ago Trust of First Nations ‘fragile’ as B.C. government considers changes to UN law

VICTORIA — The chief of a First Nation in the Great Bear Rainforest says B.C. Premier David Eby risks losing the trust of Indigenous people and could fuel racism if he changes the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. Eby has said amendments may be necessary after a B.C. Appeal Court approved a […]

Politics

91 m. ago New Brunswick to publish report on mysterious neurological illness next month

Dr. Yves Léger, the province's chief medical officer of health, says his office knows New Brunswickers are eager for answers.

Economics

96 m. ago Small municipalities concerned over Alberta's new police funding model, cite financial strains

Municipalities with less than 5,000 people to cover 22% of policing costs in 2026-27, rising to 30% over the next five years

Politics

1 hour ago Calgary woman says she can't afford doctor's fee to apply for disability tax credit

Individuals in the province's AISH program must apply for the disability tax credit by Feb. 28 to avoid a $200 monthly deduction

Economics

1 hour ago Alberta minister, new permanent chief medical officer of health eye renewed collaboration

New chief medical officer of health Dr. Vivien Suttorp and primary care minister Adriana LaGrange say they're looking forward to working together as the province enters a new era.

Politics

2 h. ago What is Alberta whisky? Province consulting with industry to define it in bid to grow industry

From the water to the grain to the climate, looking at how to market Alberta whisky to the world

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2 h. ago Dynamite’s CEO Lambastes Quebec Premier Legault Over Immigration

The head of fast-fashion retailer Groupe Dynamite Inc. sharply criticized Quebec Premier Francois Legault, threatening again to move the company’s headquarters if the provincial government doesn’t relax its restrictive immigration policies.

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2 h. ago DP World Welcomes New Gemini AL3 Service in Saint John, Expanding Transatlantic Trade Connectivity

First-port-of-call positioning accelerates import transits for Canada and the U.S. Midwest; complements AL1 export “Powerlane” service SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DP World announced today that it will welcome the Gemini Cooperation’s westbound AL3 service to Port Saint John beginning in January 2026, further strengthening the port’s role as a […]

Economics

2 h. ago ‘Angry, gaslit’: New Brunswick man to appeal province’s refusal to cover U.S. surgery

Ryan Barrie was diagnosed with cluneal neuralgia. He said he couldn't find a surgeon in Canada to perform a specialized surgery and had treatment in Ohio at a cost of $30,000.

Science

3 h. ago Carney names new deputy ministers for defence, justice, finance

In one notable move, Quebec Court of Appeal judge Marie-Josée Hogue, who led Ottawa's foreign interference inquiry, becomes deputy minister of justice.

Events

3 h. ago Police seek additional victims in Surrey child exploitation investigation

Police in Surrey are appealing for additional victims after a child exploitation investigation led to two arrests. Investigators say the case remains ongoing.

Events

4 h. ago Surrey police appeal for victims to contact them in child exploitation case

Two people in Surrey have been charged with criminal offences connected to child luring and making child pornography.

Events

5 h. ago Toronto residents share holiday wish list of things they want changed in city

The holidays are fast approaching, and while most are wrapping up their seasonal shopping rush, there are a few things outstanding on Toronto's wish list.blogTO hit the streets amid the holiday shopping frenzy to ask locals their holiday wishes for what they would most like to see change about life in Toronto.Among the many responses, locals mentioned some of the year's biggest conversation topics, including a desire for cheaper rent, more parks and green spaces, and less construction.It goes without saying that at least one person mentioned their desire to see the Toronto Maple Leafs' ongoing Stanley Cup drought finally end, but that's looking like an increasingly unrealistic wish for this season.A few people mentioned preserving and adding bike lanes on their Toronto holiday wish list, a polarizing topic that remained relevant through the year following a move by the province to ban new cycling infrastructure in late 2024.For some reason, someone even mentioned Lab...

Society

5 h. ago Quebec Liberals: Marc Tanguay resumes job of interim leader after Rodriguez resignation

He served as interim leader for two years and seven months following the resignation of former leader Dominique Anglade in November 2022.

Politics

6 h. ago Pluie et forts vents : plus de 80 000 foyers privés d'électricité à travers la province

Les forts vents pouvant atteindre 90 km/h et la pluie causent plusieurs pannes de courant vendredi à travers la province.

Other

7 h. ago Police officer shot in Welland as residents urged to shelter in place

Schools in the area as well as Welland County General Hospital are currently in lockdown

Events

9 h. ago Sonia Bélanger to be next Quebec health minister after Dubé resigns

Quebec Premier François Legault concedes the loss of Christian Dubé comes as a blow to the CAQ government.

Politics

11 h. ago Jusqu’à 50 mm de pluie, fortes rafales et chute rapide des températures vendredi à travers la province

Le parapluie sera indispensable vendredi partout au Québec qui sera traversé par un intense système pluvieux soutenu par des vents forts.

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11 h. ago Chris Selley: The Crown is Canada. Tell the lawyers refusing to swear allegiance to it

In essence, the Alberta Court of Appeal has excused a lawyer from pledging allegiance to Canada

Economics

13 h. ago China’s 1st underground gas storage facility up and running for 50 years

HARBIN, China, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — China’s longest-serving underground gas storage facility, located in Daqing Oilfield in the northeastern province of Heilongjiang, has seen injection and extraction of over 5 billion cubic meters of natural gas over its 50 years of operation. A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this […]

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