Irving Shipyard in Halifax officially began construction of the first of Canada’s 15 new River-class destroyers with a ceremony that brought together thousands of tradespeople and dignitaries Friday. The keel-laying ceremony also recognized other milestones, such as the delivery and launch of the country’s final Arctic and offshore patrol ship. “Fifteen years ago, the Government…
Canada and France will deepen their defence and industrial co-operation through a new general security of information agreement, Prime Minister Mark Carney said while in Paris on Friday. Carney made the announcement in a joint statement alongside French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palais de l’Elysée. “Businesses in both of our countries are doing more…
Prime Minister Mark Carney launched Canada’s new National Food Strategy, aimed at bringing down the cost of groceries for Canadians and boosting domestic food production across Canada by growing produce year-round. But some experts say expanding greenhouse production is easier said than done. The federal government is planning to spend $750 million to “drastically expand…
OTTAWA — The federal government will put the burden on importers, instead of customs officials, to prove that the products they bring into Canada are not produced with forced labour, according to new legislation tabled Friday. Read More
Four grizzly bears have been killed by authorized hunters since the Alberta government introduced the Wildlife Management Responder Network in June 2024. The four grizzlies — one last year and three so far in 2026 — had all either killed or been “involved in conflict with” livestock, according to a statement sent to CBC News…
Tough times for Nova Scotians are continuing amid the high cost of living, according to local food banks, and the summer months will bring unique challenges. Feed Nova Scotia has experienced a 50 per cent increase in demand for its services since 2019. “We’ve just never seen this level of need across the province.” said…
The federal government tabled a bill Friday to change the way Canada bars imports of products made with forced labour following an American tariff threat. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand was in Paris with Prime Minister Mark Carney as the legislation was tabled by her parliamentary secretary, Rob Oliphant. “This will be a made-in-Canada solution…
Team Canada pride kicked off on Friday as fans headed to the Granville Street Pedestrian Zone to watch Canada’s first match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The five-block stretch of Granville Street — Georgia Street to Davie Street — will be closed to cars and buses until July 19. “We are super stoked, we are super…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Some Toronto FIFA Fan Festival attendees are expressing frustration after Thursday’s opening event was evacuated due to a risk of lightning, with organizers later confirming no refunds would be issued. The evacuation came during the opening match festivities at Fort York and Bentway, where fans had gathered…
The shooting death of Toronto police officer Marc Pinizzotto is another tragic sign that what Prime Minister Mark Carney called the “civic compact” has badly fractured in Canada. Read More