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Syrian-Canadians hopeful as Ottawa takes initial steps, but urge more action

OTTAWA — Canadians with ties to Syria say it's time for Ottawa to drop sanctions on the country and help nudge its new leaders toward a democratic, pluralistic future.

Mar 21, 2025 4:37 PM Read more >

Nearly half of landslides during B.C. disaster linked to logging, wildfire: study

VANCOUVER — Nearly half of the landslides, debris flows and washouts that occurred during British Columbia's atmospheric river disaster in November 2021 originated in areas that had been logged or burned by wildfire, a study has found.

Mar 21, 2025 3:58 PM Read more >

TVA says federal parties have to pay total of $300K for head-to-head French debate

MONTREAL — If the four main federal political parties want to take part in the TVA network's head-to-head French-language debate in the upcoming election campaign, they will have to shell out $75,000 each, the Montreal-headquartered broadcaster said

Mar 21, 2025 3:29 PM Read more >

U.S. limits Canadian access to border-straddling library, citing security concerns

STANSTEAD, Que. — For more than 100 years, people in Stanstead, Que., have been able to walk into Derby Line, Vt., to enter the border-straddling Haskell Free Library and Opera House – no passport required.

Mar 21, 2025 3:16 PM Read more >

Mayors of border cities call on Ottawa for funding, support as tariff war continues

Mayors of several Canadian border cities and towns are calling for support from the federal government as the tariff war with the United States starts to hurt their communities, warning of dire economic consequences if Ottawa doesn't act immediately.

Mar 21, 2025 2:24 PM Read more >

Top political parties gear up for Sunday election call

OTTAWA — Canadians may be keeping their "elbows up" as the U.S. pursues its trade war, but the main federal party leaders are dropping the gloves as an election call inches closer. Prime Minister Mark Carney is widely expected to ask Gov. Gen.

Mar 21, 2025 2:22 PM Read more >

Poilievre outlines plan to boost apprenticeships, training for trades workers

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced a plan Friday to boost training and employment for workers in the skilled trades.

Mar 21, 2025 1:20 PM Read more >

Several Canadian flights cancelled after London fire caused power outage at Heathrow

TORONTO — Several arriving and departing flights between cities across Canada and London's Heathrow Airport were cancelled after an overnight fire caused a power outage and forced the British airport to close Friday, with further flight disruptions e

Mar 21, 2025 12:37 PM Read more >

Wife of Ontario man arrested in Dominican Republic says he's '100 per cent innocent'

TORONTO — Jane Wilcox thought it was a simple mix-up when customs officers pulled her husband aside at the Punta Cana airport as they were heading back to Toronto.

Mar 21, 2025 12:29 PM Read more >

Carney confirms Liberals won't proceed with planned capital gains tax change

OTTAWA — Days before he's expected to call a federal election, Prime Minister Mark Carney is confirming he won't move ahead with a key Liberal tax policy.

Mar 21, 2025 11:12 AM Read more >