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In the news today: Carney, Metis and major projects talks; Trump's tariffs in effect
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney to meet with Mtis groups on major projects Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet today with three p...
Aug 07, 2025
Two-way race emerges in Quebec byelection with Conservatives hoping for first seat
MONTREAL - A high-stakes Quebec byelection could see the Conservatives win their first seat in the provincial legislature on Monday. Conservative Leader ric Duhaime appears to be in a close two-way ra...
Aug 07, 2025
Hearing for Alberta separation referendum question to be held in court
EDMONTON - A special court proceeding on a proposed Alberta separation referendum question is scheduled to get underway today in Edmonton. Alberta's chief electoral officer, Gordon McClure, referred t...
Aug 07, 2025
Carney to meet with three Métis groups on major projects bill today
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet today with three provincial Mtis groups to discuss his government's major projects legislation. The legislation allows cabinet to quickly grant feder...
Aug 07, 2025
Canada's Mboko continues dream run against Osaka in National Bank Open final
MONTREAL - Victoria Mboko will take centre court once again in tonight's National Bank Open final. The Canadian tennis sensation faces four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in the WTA 1000 tournam...
Aug 06, 2025
Khachanov upsets top-seeded Zverev in early semifinal at NBO Toronto
TORONTO - Karen Khachanov eliminated top-seeded Alexander Zverev at the National Bank Open on Wednesday night with a 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (4) victory at Sobeys Stadium. The 11th-seeded Russian needed two hou...
Aug 06, 2025
Army sergeant shot 5 soldiers before he was tackled and arrested at Fort Stewart, officials say
FORT STEWART, Ga. (AP) - A sergeant shot five soldiers Wednesday at one the country's largest Army bases before he was quickly tackled by other Fort Stewart troops, forcing a brief lockdown, officials...
Aug 06, 2025
Boaters asked to be cautious around new pump station project
People boating on Okanagan Lake's north end are advised to be careful around the new Canoe Bay Pump Station.The pump station being built at the north end of Kin Beach Park was ongoing Wednesday, Augus...
Aug 06, 2025
Boston Celtics trade Georges Niang to Utah Jazz for 2 draft picks
BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Celtics traded recently acquired forward Georges Niang and two future second-round draft picks to the Utah Jazz in exchange for rookie RJ Luis Jr., both teams announced Wednes...
Aug 06, 2025
Trump could meet in person with Putin as soon as next week, White House official says
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump could meet in person with Russian President Vladimir Putin as soon as next week as he seeks to broker an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, a White House official ...
Aug 06, 2025
