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Alberta’s Smith says Crown corporation for natural gas unlikely after report leaked
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (217+ words) Alberta Premier Danielle Smith provides an update on teacher bargaining in Calgary, on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says it’s unlikely her government will launch a new Crown corporation to build out natural…...
Alberta RCMP unveils memorial plaque for employees lost to suicide
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (549+ words) The Alberta RCMP unveiled a permanent memorial plaque Thursday to honour employees who died by suicide. The plaque was revealed on World Suicide Prevention Day, outside the main entrance of the force's Edmonton headquarters, it is open to both staff…...
Quebec provincial police say two children fell from trunk of moving vehicle, one hurt
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (159+ words) A Quebec provincial police logo is seen in Ottawa, on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby MONTREAL - Quebec provincial police are investigating after two children fell out of the trunk of a moving car north of Montreal and one…...
Quebec premier says tariff countermeasures will add $1.5B to the province’s economy
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (189+ words) QUEBEC - The Quebec government has announced a series of measures to promote buying locally in response to the escalating trade war between Canada and the United States. Premier Christine Fréchette says the measures will inject about $1.5 billion into the Quebec…...
PQ Leader’s donations to federal Liberals in spotlight on the Quebec campaign trail
1+ week, 4+ day ago (334+ words) Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon speaks to the media during a campaign stop in Saint-Jerome, Que., on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. Quebec votes in a provincial election on Oct. 5, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi MONTREAL - Federalism was top of mind for…...
Parties talk taxes, trade war and parental leave on Day 2 of Quebec election campaign
2+ week, 2+ day ago (245+ words) Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon speaks during an election campaign stop outside the site of the cancelled Northvolt plant in McMasterville, Que., on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. Quebecers will vote in a provincial election on Oct. 5, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes…...
U.S. trade war is looming over sovereignty debate in Quebec election
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1016+ words) People participate in an independence march in Montreal, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, during an event to mark the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Quebec referendum. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes Charles Rousseau says he’s always believed in Quebec independence but it won’t be his…...
Quebec premier to meet lieutenant-governor Thursday, launching election campaign
2+ week, 4+ day ago (305+ words) Quebec Premier Christine Frechette speaks during a news conference in Montreal, on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes The Canadian Press QUÉBEC - Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette will meet with the province’s lieutenant-governor on Thursday, paving the way for the…...
Hamilton votes: Who is running in Ward 1 in the 2026 municipal election?
2+ week, 6+ day ago (166+ words) Hamilton residents head to the polls Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. Here’s who is running for council in your ward and the key issues. Hamilton voters head to the polls to choose the next council on Oct. 26. Here are some key local issues…...
New Brunswick won’t stop supplying power to Maine at this point, premier says
2+ week, 5+ day ago (211+ words) New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt makes a defense and cybersecurity announcement in Fredericton on Tuesday Aug. 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Eli Ridder FREDERICTON - New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt says Canada’s trade war with the U.S. has not reached a point where…...