Category Archives: National News

The continental trade pact is up for review in 2026 - here's what Trump might want
WASHINGTON - A mandatory review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico-Agreement on trade kicks into high gear next year as U.S. President Donald Trump continues his campaign to realign global trade and poach key ...
Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press Dec 23, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney named The Canadian Press Newsmaker of the Year
OTTAWA - This time last year, the average Canadian might have struggled to pick Mark Carney's face out of a crowd. Now he's among the most recognizable figures in the country, and was selected The Can...
David Baxter, The Canadian Press Dec 22, 2025

A tariff exemption was Canada's salvation in 2025. It's 'absolutely' at risk in 2026
OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff campaign appeared to move at a breakneck pace towards Canada's economy this year. But beyond threats of double-digit tariff rates and sharp pain in manufa...
Craig Lord, The Canadian Press Dec 22, 2025

Some pepperoni and bacon Pizza Pops snacks recalled due to possible E. coli
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says several types of Pillsbury brand Pizza Pops are being recalled due to possible microbial contamination. The agency says Pizza Pops pepperoni and bacon pizza sn...
Canadian Press Dec 21, 2025

Firefighters say they face increasing rates of violence while on duty
HALIFAX - Firefighters say they are facing increasing levels of violence on duty, and they're asking the federal government to step up legislation. In a survey of over 117 fire departments in Canada, ...
Emily Baron Cadloff, The Canadian Press Dec 21, 2025

Hundreds of public servants to learn about job cuts in the new year
OTTAWA - Federal public servants are expected to learn about job cuts in their departments when they return from their holiday break. Departments such as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Environ...
Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press Dec 21, 2025

Canada to begin formal talks with U.S. in January on review of free trade deal
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will enter into formal discussions with the United States in January to review their free trade agreement. A statement late Thursday from the Prime Mini...
Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press Dec 19, 2025

Winter storm system that brought traffic chaos to Prairies moves into Ontario, Quebec
Blizzard conditions continue across Saskatchewan and Manitoba today. Environment Canada says the winter storm system is pushing through the southern parts of the two Prairie provinces, where blowing s...
Canadian Press Dec 18, 2025

Most Canadians still confident in vaccines, but hesitancy has increased, poll says
TORONTO - A new poll says that about three-quarters of Canadian adults still have confidence in vaccines, but hesitancy has increased over the last five years. The survey conducted by Leger Healthcare...
Nicole Ireland, The Canadian Press Dec 17, 2025

Canada Post 'fully prepared' for holiday rush after last year's disruptive strike
Canada Post says it's ready for the holiday rush and expects to deliver letters and parcels on time coming out of its labour turmoil of the past two years. The postal service said Tuesday that commerc...
Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press Dec 17, 2025
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