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Alberta's Smith calls on Carney to speed up major project approvals
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling on Ottawa to further speed up its approval process for major projects, saying she wants to see applications green-lit within six months. Prime Mini...
Jan 09, 2026
Newcomers should be primed for Quebec winter roads after 2025 fatal crash: coroner
MONTREAL - A Quebec coroner is recommending the province's auto insurance board better prepare newcomers about the dangers of winter driving, following the death of a Mexican man last year. Coroner Na...
Jan 09, 2026
Driver caught driving at 160 km/h in B.C. told police he was 'trying to avoid elk'
VANCOUVER - A man from Alberta has had his Mercedes SUV impounded for a week after being caught going 160 kilometres an hour on a British Columbia highway, ostensibly in an effort to "avoid elk." The ...
Jan 09, 2026
Coalition Avenir Québec member withdraws from caucus after impaired driving arrest
QUBEC - A Coalition Avenir Qubec member of the legislature arrested this week for alleged impaired driving is withdrawing from caucus for the duration of the legal proceedings against him. Franois Tre...
Jan 09, 2026
Canada condemns Russia's use of hypersonic missile as escalation in Ukraine war
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is joining European leaders in condemning Russia's use of a powerful hypersonic missile on Ukraine as an escalation. Carney says Russia's second use of the Oreshnik...
Jan 09, 2026
Manitoba Tory leadership candidate faces penalty for not filing paperwork
WINNIPEG - One of the two candidates who ran for the leadership of the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives last year is facing a penalty for not filing his campaign financial statement. Elections Manit...
Jan 09, 2026
Eurasia Group says no country more at risk than Canada in relations with the U.S.
OTTAWA - Canada stands to face the biggest fallout of political turmoil in the United States in 2026, a new report by the Eurasia Group warned on Friday. The risk management firm says the long-standin...
Jan 09, 2026
Michael Kovrig says Carney must defend values while seeking trade in China visit
OTTAWA - Canada needs to be clear-eyed about the risk of economic coercion as Prime Minister Mark Carney looks to rebuild ties with China after years of political and economic tensions, Michael Kovrig...
Jan 09, 2026 Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor stand as they are recognized before President Joe Biden speaks to the Canadian Parliament in Ottawa, Canada, Friday, Mach 24, 2023. (Mandel Ngan/Pool via AP)
Lula suggests Carney visiting Brazil in April, condemns U.S. actions in Venezuela
OTTAWA - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says Prime Minister Mark Carney accepted an invitation to visit Brazil in April. In a social media post, Lula said he spoke with Carney Thursday ...
Jan 09, 2026
Nova Scotia's governing Tories maintain strong lead among decided voters: poll
HALIFAX - A new poll suggests Nova Scotia's governing Progressive Conservatives were holding a steady lead over their opposition rivals more than a year after the party won an overwhelming election vi...
Jan 09, 2026
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