2 h. ago France’s new prime minister names a government that might not last long

PARIS (AP) — France’s new prime minister named a government Sunday, bringing back former finance minister Bruno Le Maire to serve at the defense ministry, where he’ll help oversee French military support for Ukraine and address threats to European security posed by Russia. Other key positions in the new cabinet, announced by President Emmanuel Macron […]

Politics

3 h. ago It is now illegal for Quebec retailers to sell goods with an intentionally limited lifespan

The provisions were passed by Quebec in 2023 as part of an act to protect consumers against the deliberate shortening of the lifespan of a product.

Economics

4 h. ago Quebec law to promote the sustainability of goods come into force

QUEBEC — Quebec measures targeting retailers when it comes to sustainability of goods and planned obsolescence of products comes into effect today. The provisions were passed by the provincial legislature on Oct. 3, 2023, as part of an act to protect consumers against the deliberate shortening of the lifespan of a product and to promote […]

Other

4 h. ago Trump says he’ll send National Guard to Chicago, but details remain unclear

President Donald Trump moved to deploy the National Guard in another city Saturday by authorizing 300 troops to protect federal officers and assets in Chicago, where the government said Border Patrol agents shot and injured a woman while firing at someone who tried to run them over. White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson confirmed that the […]

Society

4 h. ago Canada and the U.S. have a common enemy: invasive and voracious carp

Fish initially introduced as a tool to control nuisance algae in confined area could threaten the Great Lakes, warn scientists on both sides of the border

Transport

6 h. ago QS sonne l’alarme face à d’éventuelles subventions de Québec à l’industrie de la défense

La députée Alejandra Zaga-Mendez réclame un débat public sur l’utilisation de fonds publics dans la défense.

Events

8 h. ago Trump won’t let government shutdown stop Navy’s 250th anniversary celebration

The government shutdown that began Wednesday has sparked a series of partisan blame games as military personnel are working without pay.

Politics

16 h. ago «Ça a été très difficile»: épuisée par la pandémie, cette infirmière a quitté le CHSLD pour se lancer dans le Botox

Une jeune infirmière qui travaillait dans un CHSLD a décidé de quitter le réseau public pour fonder sa propre clinique de soins esthétiques.

Economics

18 h. ago ‘EATING MACHINE’: Americans, Canadians unite in battling invasive carp

DUNNVILLE, Ont. — Finally, something to unite President Donald Trump, his Democratic opponents and the Canadians he’s threatening to annex: a ferociously hungry carp. Invasive carp, sometimes called Asian carp, were introduced in the United States in the 1970s. And they’ve never stopped spreading — and eating everything in their path — since. “They’re eating […]

Transport

22 h. ago Gaza ceasefire plan in works, hostages could be freed within days

Netanyahu says Hamas agreed to release hostages due to military pressure as a U.S.-led plan aims to end the Gaza war and free captives within days.

Events

25 h. ago NFL analyst Mark Sanchez arrested while he was hospitalized with stab wounds

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former NFL quarterback and current Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez was arrested Saturday after he was apparently stabbed in an overnight altercation in downtown Indianapolis. Sanchez, who was in Indianapolis to call Sunday’s Raiders-Colts game, was charged with battery with injury, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle and public intoxication — all […]

Science

27 h. ago ‘A good day is only getting hit three times’: CUPE education workers from across the province demand action at Queens Park as school violence soars across Ontario

TORONTO — On Saturday, hundreds of education workers from across Ontario rallied at Queens Park to demand the Ford government take immediate action to address the growing crisis of violence in schools. The Ontario government has cut billions from public education since 2018, creating a crisis in underfunding and understaffing at schools across the province. […]

Society

30 h. ago Czech Billionaire on Track for Victory in Parliamentary Vote

Czech billionaire Andrej Babis was on track for victory in the country’s parliamentary election after pledging to undo four years of austerity and curb military aid to Ukraine.

Other

30 h. ago Could a U.S. visa fee push tech workers to Canada? Here’s what you need to know

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he sees an opening for Canada to attract global tech talent now that the United States is introducing a $100,000 fee for temporary visas for workers with specialized skills. But the Canadian tech sector typically sees a lot of migration to the U.S. among high-skill employees — and […]

Society

31 h. ago Man sought for allegedly sexually assaulting boy, 15, on TTC subway

Investigators have released images of a suspect hoping members of the public recognize him and come forward

Events

40 h. ago «Je rends les gens tellement heureux»: épuisée, une chirurgienne lâche l’hôpital pour se lancer dans l’esthétique

Une chirurgienne épuisée par le manque de lits et d’employés à son hôpital a claqué la porte du réseau public pour se consacrer à l’esthétique.

Other

45 h. ago Police release new image of sexual assault suspect, seek public’s help

London police say a woman was sexually assaulted early Sunday following a downtown ride-share pickup.

Events

46 h. ago Metro Vancouver restaurants, bars keep pivoting as liquor strike continues

Some Metro Vancouver restaurants and bars have sent staff as far away as the Fraser Valley in search of specific products, in response to a public sector strike that has shut down the province's liquor distribution channels.

Other

48 h. ago Hamas says it accepts some parts of Trump’s Gaza peace plan amid ultimatum

The statement came hours after Trump said that Hamas must agree to the deal with Israel by Sunday evening, threatening an even greater military onslaught.

Culture

48 h. ago Former Manitoba cop charged with theft, breach of trust, RCMP say

A former Manitoba RCMP officer is facing theft and breach of trust charges in connection with a public complaint from last November.

Other