72 m. ago Security and defence is rising on U.S. radar as Carney meets Trump in D.C.

One of the issue areas where the two countries' interests intersect is clearly Arctic defence

Events

2 h. ago Latin Kings gang boss put death bounty on Border Patrol boss: Cops

The reputed kingpin of notorious street gang, the Latin Kings, allegedly ordered the murder of the head of the U.S. Border Patrol. According to Chicago cops, Juan Espinoza Martinez, 37, was arrested late Monday in the Windy City suburb of Burr Ridge. A native of Mexico, he had been living illegally in the U.S. for […]

Events

2 h. ago Most Canadians now planning ‘pretty significant’ holiday spending cutbacks

Survey data shows Canadian holiday shoppers are focused on affordability and supporting local amid the trade war, especially younger Canadians.

Society

3 h. ago Trump’s trade war in spotlight as Carney prepares for Oval Office meeting

Mark Carney is expected to arrive at the White House at 11:30 a.m. eastern and the meeting with Donald Trump is expected to start at 11:45 a.m., his office said Monday.

Economics

5 h. ago Interview with Norman Spector: ‘The war has been transplanted into Canada’

On the second anniversary of October 7, the elder statesman discusses its 'profound effect' on Israel's standing, and on Jewish Canadians

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5 h. ago Carney visits Trump as relations between the longtime allies sit at a low point

WASHINGTON (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Tuesday at a time when one of the world’s most durable and amicable alliances has been fractured by Trump’s trade war and annexation threats. Carney’s second visit to the White House comes ahead of a review […]

Transport

6 h. ago Dr. J. Edward Les: Efforts to halt Harry Potter event expose the absurdity of trans activism

The Vancouver Park Board hasn't caved to the anti-J.K. Rowling activists, but their campaign shows a need for common sense

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8 h. ago ‘I guess he’s going to ask about tariffs’: Trump set to host Carney for second Oval Office meeting

The high-stakes meeting comes as Carney has yet to secure a deal that would see the president remove or lessen the 50% tariffs on Canada's steel and aluminum sectors

Economics

12 h. ago Here are all the ways Canadians can get money from the government this month

October is here, and that means Canadians will be getting more money from the federal government.Eligible individuals will receive a new slate of benefits and credit payments this month. This money from the government aims to alleviate your financial burden amid the cost-of-living crisis.Have big bills you'll need to pay next month? Now is a good time to take a look at which benefits you could be eligible for.Mark your calendars — here's when eligible Canadians can expect to receive money from the government in September.Canada Disability Benefit — Oct. 16This new government benefit aims to provide financial support to Canadians aged 18 to 64 who live with a disability.Applications opened in June. If you qualify, you'll begin receiving payments the month after your application is received and approved."You may receive back payments for up to 24 months from when we get your application, but not for any previous months of eligibility prior to June 202...

Politics

14 h. ago Divided Israel marks 2 years since Hamas attack as war in Gaza grinds on

REIM, Israel — Israelis prepared to mourn the dead Tuesday as the nation marks two years since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack plunged the region into a devastating war, while Israel and Hamas hold indirect talks in Egypt. The main memorial ceremony is being organized by bereaved families, not the government, reflecting deep divisions over Prime […]

Events

17 h. ago Coffee roasters and cafés grapple with increasing cost of beans

A surge in price of coffee beans, up 28 per cent in August, compared to a year ago, means Canadians digging a lot deeper into their pocket to pay for that morning cup of joe.

Economics

17 h. ago Trump approves Alaska mining road, stake in Canadian firm behind project

U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said approval of Ambler Road will unlock access to critical minerals 'that we need to win the AI arms race against China.'

Economics

18 h. ago LILLEY: Two big Canadian companies caught up in Trump administration probe

The fight over Russian interference in the 2016 American presidential election, the investigation of Donald Trump and the current retribution in Washington is being felt in the Great White North. The Trump administration is seeking out those they have accused of weaponizing the justice system against the President, and it includes a lawyer whose firm […]

Politics

18 h. ago During Alberta teachers' strike, parents may burn vacation days, businesses may cut hours

'It just makes it really hard to run a business ... this is just another thing that's added on top,' said Keyli Loeppky, a director with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business

Economics

18 h. ago Track coach who abused Edmonton teens in '70s sentenced to six years in prison

Warning: this story contains details some readers may find disturbing.  A one-time star of the Canadian track and field world was led away to begin a prison sentence Monday nearly 50 years after he sexually abused three young athletes under his care. Thomas Kenneth Porter, 77, was sentenced to six years in prison months after […]

Events

18 h. ago Auto sector tempering expectations of Carney’s meeting with Trump

OTTAWA — As Prime Minister Mark Carney prepared to enter the belly of the beast with his Oval Office meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, those representing Canadian industries threatened by Trump’s tariffs were bracing themselves. The Canadian auto industry, one of those suffering the most from steep U.S. tariffs, tempered expectations of […]

Transport

19 h. ago Blue Jays top 3.5 million Sportsnet viewers for playoff openers

The hits just keep on coming, both for the Blue Jays and an in-tune and engaged coast-to-coast audience of Canadian baseball fans. Playing before sellout crowds of 44,000 plus at the Rogers for the first two games of the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees has drawn massive television audiences for Canadian […]

Sport

19 h. ago Auto sector tempering expectations ahead of Carney’s meeting with Trump

OTTAWA — The Canadian auto industry is tempering its expectations of Tuesday’s high-profile meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump. The industry is among those suffering the most from steep U.S. tariffs and its representatives tell The Canadian Press they’re looking for positive signals on Tuesday — but not much more. […]

Transport

20 h. ago Kitsault Energy Proposes Bold Initiative for Canada’s Economic Prosperity and India’s Energy Security

WASHINGTON — Dr. Krishnan Suthanthiran, founder and president of Kitsault Energy (KE), has renewed calls for a Canada–India energy partnership centered around a dedicated pipeline corridor to Kitsault, British Columbia. The project aims to supply Indian markets with Canadian crude oil and natural gas in the form of liquid butanol—an alternative to LNG with lower […]

Events

20 h. ago Alberta teachers’ strike: Families face more than just class disruptions

More than 51,000 teachers in Alberta are on strike, leaving more than 700,000 students out of school and facing disruptions to their schooling and other activities.

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