Advocates skeptical of Canada’s plan to grant status to undocumented construction workers
The federal government is carving a path to permanent residency for thousands of undocumented construction workers so they can help fill Canada’s construction industry labour shortage. While the Liberals are touting this as a milestone move, with Minister of Immigration...
Premier hopes identification of remains found at landfill helps family move forward
WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s premier says he has spoken with the family of an Indigenous woman murdered by a serial killer, and he hopes the confirmation that her remains have been found during a search at a Winnipeg landfill helps them...
Ottawa inks initial contract for new River-class destroyers with Irving
OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government signed an initial deal with Irving Shipbuilding for the Royal Canadian Navy’s new River-class destroyers. The implementation contract is worth $8 billion for the first six years and only covers part of the tab...
Canadian canola farmers to feel impact from damaging Chinese tariffs
OTTAWA — Canadian farmers could take a big hit from China’s sudden retaliatory tariffs that take aim at canola, pork and other food commodities. Chris Davison, president of the Canola Council of Canada, said the tariffs are prohibitively high and...
Ottawa announces 2nd domestic contract for polar icebreaker
OTTAWA — Ottawa has unveiled two major domestic shipbuilding contracts for new polar icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard to use in the Arctic. The federal government says it is awarding Davie Shipbuilding a $3.25-billion contract to start building one...
Iran’s top leader rejects talks with the US over missile range, regional influence
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said he rejects a U.S. push for talks between the two countries because they would be aimed at imposing restrictions on Iranian missile range and its influence in the region....
Steel and aluminum tariffs bring looming uncertainty over Canada
While the United States has paused its blanket 25 per cent tariff on some goods, there’s still uncertainty as duties on steel and aluminum imports into Canada are set to kick in March 12. Chris Pierno, who owns Brother’s Fabrication...
Brampton religious leader charged in sexual assault investigation
A 69-year-old religious leader is facing charges in connection with an alleged sexual assault in Brampton. Peel police say a woman went to the man’s residence on March 3 for a religious ceremony when she claims she was sexually assaulted....
Celine Dion warns of AI-generated songs circulating that use her voice
TORONTO — Celine Dion is warning fans that “fake” songs are spreading online that use artificial intelligence to mimic her voice. The Quebecois singer’s representatives have posted a statement on her Instagram saying that songs purporting to be a replicated...
Woman, police officer injured in 4 vehicle crash in east end
A woman and a police officer were injured following a crash involving four vehicles in the east end of the city. Police say a police vehicle and another vehicle were involved in the crash along with two parked cars just...
