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Port of Montreal expansion underway as ‘nation-building’ effort ramps up
By Frédéric Lacroix-Couture The Canadian Press Posted August 15, 2026 12:33 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Port of Montreal expansion project has officially set sail along the banks of the St. Lawrence River, with…
Canada’s tax reform could start with small business changes: official
One of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s point people on the government’s budget consultations says Ottawa plans to tackle long-awaited tax code reform “one bite at a time” and changes for small businesses are high on the priority list. The Canadian Press spoke to…
Father convicted in Montreal girl’s murder wanted to testify away from jury
Before he was found guilty of the murder of his nine-year-old daughter, Luciano Frattolin did not testify in his defence. But with the jury out of the room, he said he wanted to. On Aug. 10, Frattolin was found guilty of second-degree murder and concealment…
Can Carney fast-track a pipeline while also protecting endangered orcas?
The federal government says it’s committed to protecting the endangered southern resident killer whale population while also fast-tracking a new West Coast oil pipeline and other infrastructure projects that could threaten the orcas’ survival. And the British…
Saskatoon Berries head to WCBL championship series for the first time
The Saskatoon Berries hit a milestone Aug. 12, winning their way into the WCBL championship series for the first time. This weekend, they head just west of Red Deer, Alta., to play the Sylvan Lake Gulls Saturday night for Game 1, before returning home to the…
Okanagan communities rally around Bald Range wildfire evacuees
When more than 18,000 people were forced from their homes by the Bald Range wildfire, many were left scrambling for somewhere to go. For many, the immediate challenge was finding somewhere to sleep, something to eat and the basic necessities they had suddenly…
Big gap remains between Canada and U.S. in ongoing trade talks: sources
Canada and the United States are not close to signing a trade deal to reduce current tariffs and avoid new American tariffs coming into place next week, according to a sources with direct knowledge of the trade negotiations. The distance on a potential deal…
Hamilton ‘black soot’ not expected to pose long-term risk, public health says
Hamilton Public Health (HPH) officials say a black particulate that fell across parts of the city last month is not expected to pose a long-term health risk. In a news release on Thursday, the agency said its assessment of the early July event found exposure…
Days-long Telus outage leaves Calgary residents frustrated
The world is moving faster than ever — but for Calgary residents Laurie and Chris Softley, things have really slowed down lately. “Nobody’s been able to tell us when it’s going to be fixed. Nobody,” Chris explained. The Softleys returned home from vacation to…
Man acquitted of decades-old murders settles lawsuit with Montreal and Quebec
A Quebec man who was acquitted in 2024 of a decades-old double murder has settled a lawsuit with Montreal and the provincial government. Claude Paquin launched the Superior Court civil suit last year, alleging that police and justice system representatives…