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Ottawa working with provinces to reduce developer fees, says housing minister
Canada News Jami Makan / Business in Vancouver - Feb 20, 2026 / 5:46 pm | Story: 600086 Photo: Rob Kruyt, BIV. A wood-frame residential building under construction along Fraser Street near 39th Avenue in Vancouver. The federal government is in discussions with the provinces to jointly fund housing infrastructure and bring down developer fees, Canada’s housing minister told an industry audience Friday.
'There is a presence': Residents recall spooky encounters in Drinkwater
Aaron Walker / Moose Jaw Express / Moosejaw Today - Dec 31, 2025 / 6:56 am | Story: 591818 Ask around about the old “Willett on Wenzel” house in Drinkwater, and you’ll hear more than one ghost story — and more than one version of who, or what, might still be there.
Police seek Santa, elves in alleged Montreal grocery theft described as political act
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In what activists have described as a Robin Hood-inspired theft at a Montreal grocery store this week, several dozen people dressed as Santa and elves allegedly shoplifted thousands of dollars worth of food in an effort to denounce rising prices.
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Murder charge withdrawn after conviction of Timothy Rees set aside in 1989 killing - Canada News
Prosecutors have withdrawn a second-degree murder charge against Timothy Rees, weeks after Ontario's top court set aside his conviction in the 1989 killing of a 10-year-old girl. The Court of Appeal for Ontario last month ordered a new trial for Rees, but it was up to the Crown to decide whether to proceed with one. Prosecutors said Thursday that in light of the appeal ruling and the passage of time, it was no longer in the public interest to try the case.
Jewish organization calls for action to protect community after Sydney shooting - Canada News
A Jewish organization is calling on all levels of government to protect communities in Canada following a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia. Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs CEO Noah Shack said in an interview with The Canadian Press that the need for action is "urgent." "Thoughts and prayers can provide some comfort in the moment after a tragedy, but we need action to ensure that that same tragedy doesn't play out here in Canada," Shack said.
Carney’s first year as prime minister underscores the contrast with Trudeau - Canada News
OTTAWA — Canadians started the year with Justin Trudeau as prime minister, a man who wore his emotions on his sleeve — who teared up when he announced his resignation in early January, triggering a tumultuous year in politics. In most ways, his successor Mark Carney couldn’t be more different. His words and gestures, the way he communicates with Canadians and world leaders, all suggest a more button-down and businesslike approach to politics.
Nasty winter storm to blast Prairie provinces with heavy snow, fierce winds - Canada News
Aaron Sousa, The Canadian Press - | Story: 589863 It's shaping up to be a nasty blast of winter across the Prairies today with snowstorms and blizzards set to dump up to 30 centimetres in some areas. Environment Canada says heavy snow will have a stranglehold on morning commutes in parts of northwestern Alberta, starting in Grande Prairie and heading east towards Edmonton, before tapering off later Wednesday.
Government rejects call to measure productivity across public service - Canada News
The federal government is rejecting a call from a working group to measure productivity across Canada’s public sector, arguing that doing so would not "readily align" with its priorities. A working group tasked with measuring productivity in the federal public service recommends in a recent report that Statistics Canada explore, test and report publicly on the development of a productivity measurement program for the public sector.
Nova Scotia premier defends widely-criticized cannabis crackdown order - Canada News
Premier Tim Houston is defending his government’s crackdown on cannabis dispensaries, despite widespread and escalating criticism, saying he is concerned about the illegal market. The premier says illegal cannabis is a public health risk and may be tied to organized crime and human trafficking. "We have massive concerns, as do many, many community members across this province... about the organized crime element.
Canadian Armed Forces member charged in foreign interference investigation - Canada News
A member of the Canadian Armed Forces has been arrested and charged in a joint police operation looking into foreign interference and security of information. Master Warrant Officer Matthew Robar, a member of the Canadian Forces Intelligence Command, has been charged with multiple offences under the National Defence Act and others.
Lawyer arrested in Ryan Wedding case has 'extraordinary' incentive to flee: Crown - Canada News
An Ontario lawyer accused of being deeply embedded in a violent transnational drug smuggling ring has "extraordinary" incentive to flee and may have access to hidden resources that would help him evade law enforcement, federal prosecutors argued Thursday in opposing his release.
Disney invests $1B in OpenAI in deal to bring characters like Mickey Mouse to Sora AI video tool - Business News
Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and will bring characters such as Mickey Mouse, Cinderella and Luke Skywalker to the AI company's Sora video generation tool, in a licensing deal that the two companies announced on Thursday. At the same time, Disney went after Google, demanding the tech company stop exploiting its copyrighted characters to train its AI systems.
Photos of moments of joy brought to life by AP photojournalists in 2025 - Business News
The Associated Press - | Story: 588887 The joy of being there, of prayer and play, a dance in a bomb shelter, a kiss in a flood and a hug in the mud, kids rolling tires and scooting among the ruins of Gaza are among the defining images of 2025 as people found happiness despite adversity and enjoyed the simple things of life.
CRA aiming to hire 1,700 call centre staff ahead of busy tax season - Business News
The Canada Revenue Agency is looking to hire or rehire about 1,700 call centre workers over the next few months to manage an influx of calls during the upcoming tax season. Melanie Serjak, an assistant commissioner at the CRA, told reporters Wednesday the agency is aiming to reach a total of about 4,500 agents to handle a "very high forecast" in demand.
Last chance to claim part of settlement in bread price-fixing case as deadline nears - Canada News
It's the last call for many Canadians to get a piece of the $500 million class-action lawsuit that accused Loblaw Cos. Ltd. and its parent company George Weston Ltd. of engaging in an industry-wide scheme to fix the price of bread. Canadians have until Friday to submit an online claim if they bought packaged bread between January 2001 and December 2021 and did not previously accept a gift card from Loblaw. No proof of purchase is needed, the online page for the settlement says.
Pro-Palestinian activist Yves Engler barred from running for NDP leadership - Canada News
Self-described "agitator" Yves Engler has been denied entry to the NDP leadership race, after the party's vetting committee said it has credible evidence of harassment. In a statement issued Wednesday, Engler said he wants the party's federal council to overturn a decision from the leadership vote committee to disqualify his candidacy.
Hoekstra downplays fears of Trump administration meddling in Canada's politics - Canada News
Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press - | Story: 588688 U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra is downplaying concerns that America's new national security strategy could lead to his government supporting politically aligned parties in Canada. While Hoekstra says he doesn't see the U.S. getting involved in domestic politics, he accuses Ontario of doing just that by running an ad on American TV networks quoting the late Ronald Reagan attacking tariffs.
Potential Canada-Italy World Cup game in Toronto would be 'electric,' fans say - Canada News
The draw for next summer's World Cup has opened the possibility that Canada will face Italy in its June 12 opener in Toronto, and hopes in the city’s Little Italy neighbourhood are running high. The Canadian men’s soccer team drew Switzerland, the fifth-ranked team in Pot 2, and Qatar, the 10th-ranked side in Pot 3. A still-to-be-determined European opponent from Pot 4 could be Italy, which has yet to qualify for the tournament.
Cuts at Natural Resources Canada 'decimate' wildfire and flood tracking capacity, unions warn - Canada News
Prime Minister Mark Carney's cuts to the public service hit Natural Resources Canada this week, threatening the department’s ability to track wildfires, floods and other geohazards, union leadership warns.
Feds to proceed with promised review of firearms classification regime, minister says - Canada News
The federal government will move ahead with a promised review of Canada's firearms classification regime that will include consultations with Indigenous communities on the SKS rifle, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said. The classification review, first announced in March, will take a broad view of the legal framework for firearms, ammunition and magazines while emphasizing simplicity and consistency, Anandasangaree said in a media release.
Conservative motion would force House vote on Alberta pipeline agreement - Canada News
Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press - Dec 5, 2025 / 2:04 pm | Story: 587909 Hundreds of workers have been warned they may lose their jobs as the government moves to shrink the size of the public service. The Public Service Alliance of Canada said Friday that 219 of its members at Natural Resources Canada received notices this week saying their jobs might be cut.
Hundreds of federal public servants warned this week of job cuts - Canada News
Hundreds of workers have been warned they may lose their jobs as the government moves to shrink the size of the public service. The Public Service Alliance of Canada said Friday that 219 of its members at Natural Resources Canada received notices this week saying their jobs might be cut. In addition to those, the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada said Friday about 200 of its own members at Natural Resources Canada received notices.
Bryzgalski painting of snowshoers in striped coats star of HBC's first online auction - Canada News
The first in a series of online auctions to sell off Hudson's Bay's treasures closed Thursday with one Kuba Bryzgalski painting of snowshoers in striped coats going for $170,000 and a single bidder dropping $27,100 total on seven vintage point blankets. The purchases were some of the highlights of a frenetic sale Heffel Fine Art Auction House hosted to find new homes for 159 pieces from HBC's collection.
Secretary of State for CRA pushes back against auditor general’s findings on accuracy - Canada News
The secretary of state for the Canada Revenue Agency is pushing back against some of the auditor general report's recent findings and argues that Canadians get timely, accurate info from the agency. After placing 167 calls to the CRA's contact centres over four months this year, the office of Auditor General Karen Hogan reported in October that CRA call centre staff answered just 17 per cent of its individual tax questions accurately.
More than 27,000 public servants were paid $150,000 or more last year - Canada News
More than 27,000 federal public servants were paid at least $150,000 in the last fiscal year, a document tabled in Parliament shows. It says more than 20,000 employees received compensation — salaries, bonuses, benefits and overtime pay — of between $150,000 and $199,999 in 2024-25.
Calgary teen facing charges after allegedly creating AI-generated sex photos of girls - Canada News
A high school student from Calgary is facing charges after allegedly using computer technology to create sexualized pictures of teenage girls. Police say the accused used artificial intelligence to sexualize photos of different girls who attended several high schools in the Calgary area. The 17-year-old accused and any information identifying the girls is not being provided to protect the identities of those affected. Staff-Sgt.
Virtual citizenship ceremonies should end, says Conservative critic - Canada News
David Baxter, The Canadian Press - | Story: 587452 Conservative immigration critic Michelle Rempel-Garner says it's time for the federal government to end virtual citizenship ceremonies. Rempel-Garner says the government should drop the virtual ceremonies because support for immigration is at "an all-time low" and taking the citizenship oath in person has a "unifying" effect.
Government sending early retirement info to about 70,000 public servants - Canada News
Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press - | Story: 587428 The federal government is in the process of sending information on its planned early retirement program to almost 70,000 employees as it works to reduce the size of the public service. Mohammad Kamal, director of communications for the Office of the President of the Treasury Board, says letters are being sent to roughly 68,000 public servants who may be eligible for the program.
Government sending early retirement info to about 70,000 public servants - Canada News
The federal government is in the process of sending information on its planned early retirement program to almost 70,000 employees as it works to reduce the size of the public service. Mohammad Kamal, director of communications for the Office of the President of the Treasury Board, says letters are being sent to roughly 68,000 public servants who may be eligible for the program. Ottawa is looking to cut the number of public service jobs by about 40,000 from a peak of 368,000 positions in 2023.
Coalition calls on Liberals to drop hate crime bill, says it criminalizes protest - Canada News
Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press - | Story: 587421 A coalition that includes civil liberties, community and labour groups is calling on the Liberal government to withdraw its hate crime bill. They say Bill C-9 gives police too much power and could criminalize protest. Among other measures, the bill would create new crimes of obstruction and intimidation aimed at protecting places of worship and institutions used by an identifiable group.
Parks Canada sites saw 13 per cent spike in visitors with Canada Strong Pass in place - Canada News
Parks Canada says its sites saw a 13 per cent increase in the number of visitors over the summer while the Canada Strong Pass was in effect. Megan Hope, a spokesperson for Parks Canada, says the agency reported about 14.5 million visitors from June 20 to Sept. 2. National historic sites saw an increase of around 20 per cent while national parks saw an approximate increase of nine per cent.
From earthquakes to wildfires, Canada is woefully ill-prepared for disasters - Canada News
A fault line in Canada’s Yukon territory has stirred after more than 12,000 years of geological sleep. Researchers studying the Tintina Fault, which stretches 1,000 kilometres from northeast British Columbia into the Yukon and towards Alaska, have found evidence that the fault has built up at least six metres of unrelieved strain. Like a loaded weapon, it may now be primed for a massive earthquake.
Bright winter forecasts buoy ski resort hopes, even as younger generations shy away - Canada News
Kendra Scurfield sees white from base to peak. “It is full-on winter wonderland down here,” said the Banff Sunshine Village vice-president, speaking from the ski resort's main lodge late last month. “On my way to the mountain there were a few young 20-year-olds skiing down the street to get to the bus stop.” Amid an onslaught of early snow, the Rockies resort enjoyed its earliest seasonal opening in more than four decades, firing up its lifts and groomers on Nov. 2.
Miller says government needs to start Indigenous consultation on B.C. pipeline - Canada News
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The Canadian Press - Dec 2, 2025 / 8:10 am | Story: 587148 A Toronto garbage truck driver is dead after police say he was hit by his own truck. Police say they were called to the collision just after 8:30 a.m. in Scarborough. They say the man died at the scene. Police say the provincial Ministry of Labour has been notified. The ministry investigates any workplace death. No further details were immediately released by police.
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Thomson, Weston families' bid for Hudson's Bay charter uncontested: source - Canada News
Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press - | Story: 587087 No competing bids for Hudson's Bay's royal charter have emerged, paving the way for the Thomson and Weston families to purchase the artifact, a source says. The Canadian Press is not naming the source familiar with the auction process because they were not authorized to speak publicly. Holding companies belonging to the two families were set to jointly offer $18 million as a starting bid in an auction scheduled for Wednesday.
Treasury board president 'looking into' potential changes to return to office rules - Canada News
Treasury Board president Shafqat Ali on Monday denied having any knowledge about discussions to potentially order public servants to return to the office full time in 2027. Ali was responding to questions from reporters after the Canadian Association of Professional Employees president Nathan Prier wrote to Ali to ask about rumours of the impending change. "I'm hearing from news outlets, so I'm not aware of that," Ali said, before question period on Parliament Hill.
Ottawa runs budgetary deficit of $16.1 billion for April-to-September period - Canada News
The federal government ran a budgetary deficit of $16.1 billion for its April-to-September period. The result compared with a deficit of $13.0 billion for the same period a year earlier, according to the Finance Department's monthly fiscal monitor report. The deficit came as revenue for the six-month period rose to $238.2 billion, up from $232.4 billion a year earlier, boosted by customs import duties imposed in response to U.S. tariffs, and higher corporate and personal income tax revenues.
What you need to know about the oil tanker ban on B.C.'s coast - BC News
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is urging Ottawa to terminate the West Coast oil tanker ban as the federal government prepares to unveil the details of a new energy pact it has been negotiating with the province. Here's what you need to know about the oil tanker ban and what repealing it would mean for Canada. What is the tanker ban? The tanker ban legislation, also known as the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act, was passed in June 2019.
Newfoundland is 'back in the oil business,' new premier vows ahead of Carney meeting - Canada News
Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press - Nov 25, 2025 / 11:13 am | Story: 586006 MPs on the House of Commons status of women committee want the government to criminalize coercive behaviour in intimate relationships. The committee members, representing multiple parties, issued a report today following a committee study on the issue of coercive control. Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu says coercive behaviour in relationships can include things like financial control or isolating individuals.
Accessibility office in limbo as it calls out federal government's failures - Canada News
The federal Office of Public Service Accessibility is in limbo months after it produced a document accusing the government of falling behind on supports for public servants with disabilities. The document, obtained by The Canadian Press through information access law, says the government is lagging on plans to accommodate employees with disabilities.
Joly says Canada 'didn't get enough' benefits out of F-35 procurement deal - Canada News
Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press - | Story: 584644 Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says the Liberal government believes Canada "didn't get enough" industrial benefits out of its contract for American-made F-35 stealth fighter jets.
Ford mulls public sex offender registry, would use notwithstanding clause 'in a heartbeat' - Canada News
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is looking at making some information on the sex offender registry public, in the wake of a controversial Supreme Court of Canada decision on child pornography sentences. The possible changes are framed in a government proposal as quite preliminary, with law enforcement and expert consultations beginning, but Ford suggested Monday he is determined to forge ahead.
Former immigration minister says Canada's reputation on welcoming refugees is at risk - Canada News
Former immigration minister Lloyd Axworthy, a prominent global champion for refugees, said he believes Canada is putting its reputation as a welcoming place for refugees at risk through recent federal policy shifts. Those shifts, he said, include the Carney government's new border security bill, C-12, which would limit the ability of individuals who have been in Canada for more than a year to claim asylum.
Poilievre says he won't be changing his leadership style after caucus departures - Canada News
Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press - | Story: 583592 Pierre Poilievre gave a blunt "no" today when asked if the recent turmoil in his caucus has caused him to reflect on his leadership style. The Conservative leader held his first press conference since the Liberal government's budget and the departure of two of his MPs last week.
Carney government reduces savings targets for some departments, agencies - Canada News
Eight fewer departments and agencies are being asked to slash their budgets at least 15 per cent over the next three years, a move one economist says shows Ottawa's cost cutting exercise was not "thought through." Earlier this year, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne directed most ministers to find ways to cut their departments' program spending by 15 per cent over the next three years.
Conservative MP resigns days after another crosses the floor - Canada News
Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press - | Story: 582593 A Conservative member of Parliament has resigned, just days after another caucus member crossed the floor to join the Liberals.
Conservative MP resigns days after another crosses the floor - Canada News
A Conservative member of Parliament has resigned, just days after another caucus member crossed the floor to join the Liberals.
Man arrested after urn containing baby's ashes stolen from cemetery: Hamilton police - Canada News
Hamilton police say a man is facing several charges after an urn containing the ashes of a baby was stolen from a local cemetery. Police say a father who went to the cemetery on Sunday discovered that his infant daughter's urn was missing from the mausoleum. Investigators reviewed surveillance footage and identified the suspect captured on camera as a 37-year-old man of no fixed address. They say the suspect is known to police and allegedly has a history of similar thefts.
Man pleads guilty to murders of two adults, four children in Ottawa - Canada News
Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press - | Story: 582496 The man accused of killing a mother, her four children and a family friend in a mass stabbing in Ottawa in 2024 pleaded guilty Thursday. A trial for Febrio De-Zoysa was to begin later this month. He instead appeared in an Ottawa courtroom Thursday morning, where he pleaded guilty to four counts of first-degree murder, two counts of second-degree murder and one charge of attempted murder.
Supreme Court to decide whether it will weigh in on Saskatchewan's school pronoun law - Canada News
The Canadian Press - Nov 6, 2025 / 6:01 am | Story: 582442 Prince Harry is set to meet with some of Canada's oldest veterans today as part of his two-day visit to Toronto for events related to Remembrance Day. The Duke of Sussex, who served in Afghanistan as a member of the British military, will visit veterans at Sunnybrook Hospital's veterans centre. The veterans centre is the largest of its kind in Canada, and it supports more than 300 veterans from the Second World War and the Korean War.
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