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Carney, Zelenskyy speak as Ukrainian president prepares for peace talks in Florida
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke today with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as he…
Boxing Day draws shoppers despite poor weather in Toronto, much of Ontario
TORONTO — Shoppers in some Canadian cities braved heavy snow and wintry conditions on Boxing…
Toronto police investigating after second incident of mezuzahs stolen
TORONTO — Toronto police are investigating after multiple mezuzahs were stolen outside Jewish homes for…
Snow, freezing rain, and extreme cold make for a wintry Boxing Day across the country
HALIFAX — Much of the country is under a weather warning Friday, as extreme cold,…
Freezing rain, snow expected in parts of Ontario as Newfoundland braces for blizzards
Parts of southern Ontario are under weather warnings today, with freezing rain expected in the…
Much of N.L. under winter storm warnings as heavy snow and winds hit the coast
Christmas Day was accompanied by several weather warnings across Canada, with a forecast for a…
Raids carried out at Mexican homes linked to former Olympian Ryan Wedding
MEXICO CITY — Mexican authorities have executed four raids on homes linked to a suspect…
Group of U.S. distillers complains N.S. and other provinces favouring local alcohol
HALIFAX — A group of U.S. alcohol producers claims Canadian retailers are giving unfair advantage…
Christmas cold for the West, freezing rain in Ontario and winter storms in the East
Relentless cold and snow are in the forecast for many areas of Western Canada for…
‘Act one is over,’ says MP who defeated Poilievre in last election
OTTAWA — Liberal MP Bruce Fanjoy has a square glass case in his office that…
Vancouver Island MP Aaron Gunn won’t run for leadership of B.C. Conservatives
VICTORIA — Vancouver Island MP Aaron Gunn said he won’t run for the leadership of…
Amid talk of possible peace deal for Ukraine, Canada’s focus is Ukraine’s sovereignty
OTTAWA — Europe is watching for a possible breakthrough in U.S.-led talks for a ceasefire…
Gaza advocates urge Canada not to ignore persistent suffering amid partial ceasefire
OTTAWA — Advocates for Palestinians are urging Ottawa to do more to stop a deteriorating…
Government suspending ban on single-use plastic exports
OTTAWA — The federal government is suspending the planned export ban on single-use plastics due…
Quebec school cellphone ban has had positive impact, students and administrators say
MONTREAL — Quebec’s expanded school cellphone ban is getting top marks from some students and…
Quebec government to ask Supreme Court of Canada to weigh in on electoral map changes
MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it will seek leave to appeal to the Supreme…
N.W.T. RCMP deny excessive force, racism allegations after suspect suffers frostbite
BEHCHOKǪ̀ — Mounties in the Northwest Territories are defending the actions of some of their…
5 people hospitalized in E. coli outbreak linked to Pillsbury brand Pizza Pops
The Public Health Agency of Canada is reporting a fifth hospitalization in an E. coli…
No faith in fossil fuels? Why some religious leaders are speaking out on climate change
TORONTO — Anglican Deacon Michael Van Dusen typically has plans for the Christmas season that…
Western and Northern Canada braces for chilly, snowy Christmas
Frigid temperatures across much of Western Canada include advisories warning parts of Alberta to prepare…
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s holiday message to Canadians
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says the holiday season is a time to slow…
Santa cleared for Christmas Eve travel, transport minister says
OTTAWA — The federal transport minister says Santa Claus has been cleared for travel in…
Ottawa runs budgetary deficit of $18.4 billion for April-to-October period
OTTAWA — The federal government ran a budgetary deficit of $18.4 billion for its April-to-October…
In the news: New poll says 2026 looking up, Canada must stay strong on US trade talks
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…