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CRTC delays implementation of next-generation 911 service for two years

CRTC delays implementation of next-generation 911 service for two years

The CRTC has pushed the deadline to transition to next-generation 911 — which would allow Canadians to send texts or video to summon help — by one year, to March 2027.
Canada waiting to see if Trump starts North American trade war with steep tariffs

Canada waiting to see if Trump starts North American trade war with steep tariffs

WASHINGTON — Canada is waiting to see whether U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose economy-wide tariffs as key members of his administration suggest a final decision still has not been made. U.S.
Canada's bracing for Trump's tariffs. Here's how it's expected to respond

Canada's bracing for Trump's tariffs. Here's how it's expected to respond

Tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods imposed by the U.S. government are expected to take hold tomorrow, marking the start of a North American trade war.
Nurses, midwives can help treat depression during pregnancy and new motherhood: study

Nurses, midwives can help treat depression during pregnancy and new motherhood: study

TORONTO — A new study says nurses, midwives and doulas can treat depression and anxiety symptoms experienced during pregnancy and after delivery.
"Nothing more than a distraction," says B.C. forest minister on Trump's lumber order

"Nothing more than a distraction," says B.C. forest minister on Trump's lumber order

VANCOUVER — B.C.'s Forest Minister said the latest executive order from U.S.
Trudeau staunchly defends Zelenskyy as London summit on European security wraps up

Trudeau staunchly defends Zelenskyy as London summit on European security wraps up

LONDON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Moscow can't be trusted in any agreement to end its invasion of Ukraine, as European leaders craft plans to rely less on Washington and protect the continent from more incursions by Russian President Vladim
Excitement for Canadian company as Firefly's Blue Ghost lands on moon

Excitement for Canadian company as Firefly's Blue Ghost lands on moon

MONTREAL — The head of a Quebec aerospace company says he's thrilled by the confirmation that a private lunar lander has touched down on the moon with his company's technology aboard.
Joly says Ukraine needs a security guarantee after Trump-Zelenskyy fight

Joly says Ukraine needs a security guarantee after Trump-Zelenskyy fight

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said Friday there's a good chance that Russia could re-invade Ukraine if there are no security guarantees in a peace deal. Her comments came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S.
B.C. man in close encounter with dolphin pod while shooting video with watercraft

B.C. man in close encounter with dolphin pod while shooting video with watercraft

SQUAMISH, B.C. — A British Columbia entrepreneur experienced a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter this week when a pod of dolphins chased him down while he was shooting a video on his personal watercraft.
Trump calls Freeland 'a whack' and Poilievre 'not a MAGA guy' as tariff threat looms

Trump calls Freeland 'a whack' and Poilievre 'not a MAGA guy' as tariff threat looms

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump weighed in this week on domestic Canadian politics, firing insults at Chrystia Freeland and saying Pierre Poilievre is not a "MAGA guy" as his deadline to impose steep tariffs on Canada inches closer.