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Ford urges federal government to legalize use of pepper spray for self-defence
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (178+ words) Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks at a press conference in Kitchener, Ont., on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging the federal government to legalize the use of pepper spray for self-defence purposes. Ford…...
Estimated cost of rebuilding Alberta town's only ice rinks in the millions
3+ hour, 10+ min ago (144+ words) TABER - A hockey-loving town in southern Alberta that lost its only two ice rinks in a Zamboni explosion says it may cost about $11 million to rebuild the facility. Derrin Thibault, Taber's chief administrative officer, says council recently agreed to spend…...
Israel steps up campaign in Lebanon, as Iran keeps stranglehold on shipping
7+ hour, 14+ min ago (1125+ words) Fears of a global energy crisis persisted, even as a small number of ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which a fifth of the world's oil is usually transported. Iranian strikes on commercial ships in…...
Ottawa puts $200M into space launch pad in Nova Scotia
5+ hour, 4+ min ago (153+ words) National Defence David McGuinty speaks during an announcement in Ottawa on Monday, March 9, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang OTTAWA - The federal government is putting $200 million toward a Canadian-owned launch pad to send satellites into orbit. Ottawa will use the funds…...
The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists
13+ hour, 27+ min ago (239+ words) The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists'thecanadianpressnews.ca Louisiana asks court to block part of ruling against Ten Commandments in classrooms Conservationists connect with chimps in a Ugandan rainforest as they seek a sense of communion Tribes blast…...
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Illinois state primary
8+ hour, 50+ min ago (656+ words) Voters will choose nominees for a full slate of offices, including governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, the state Legislature and local offices. Topping the ballot is the race to succeed Democratic U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, who is retiring after five terms. Among the…...
Carney, Nordic leaders pledge to deepen ties amid world economic coercion
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (158+ words) Carney, Nordic leaders pledge to deepen ties amid world economic coercion'thecanadianpressnews.ca Prime Minister Mark Carney is concluding his trip to Norway by pledging to deepen economic and security ties with the leaders of the Nordic nations -- Norway, Denmark, Sweden,…...
Myanmar’s parliament meets for first time in 5 years with military controlling most seats
15+ hour, 36+ min ago (462+ words) The military blocked Myanmar's last parliament from convening when it seized power from the last legitimately elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021, and has governed without a legislature since then. It's touted elections held in late December…...
Brazil ex-President Bolsonaro's kidney function improves but he remains in intensive care
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (187+ words) The 70-year-old former leader has also been given more antibiotics since Saturday, according to a statement by his doctors. Bolsonaro, who governed between 2019 and 2022, was taken to DF Star Hospital on Friday from the prison where he is serving a…...
2 counter-protesters arrested at Al-Quds Day rally: Toronto police
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (392+ words) Counter-protesters react to passing demonstrators during a "Al Quds Day" rally in Toronto, on Saturday, March 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan TORONTO - Toronto police say they arrested two counter-protesters at Saturday's Al-Quds Day demonstration, which saw thousands of people rally…...