Category Archives: CP Canada

Companies can make generic Ozempic as of next week, but don't expect to get it soon
TORONTO - Drug companies in Canada are allowed to make lower priced generic versions of the blockbuster drug Ozempic as of next week, but experts say patients shouldn't expect it to be available for a...
The Canadian Press Jan 02, 2026

Canadian furniture, cabinet industry still 'reeling' after Trump pauses tariff spike
WASHINGTON - The Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association says while it welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump's postponement of tariff increases on furniture, cabinets and vanities, the industry is still b...
The Canadian Press Jan 02, 2026

Carney will meet with Ukraine's allies in Paris as ceasefire talks intensify
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to France next week to meet with Ukraine's allies as talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in Russia's war intensify. The Prime Minister's Office said Fri...
The Canadian Press Jan 02, 2026

Canada pushes back on Chinese military drills in Taiwan Strait
OTTAWA - Canada is pushing back on Chinese influence in the Taiwan Strait after Beijing ratcheted up tensions in East Asia by conducting military drills off Taiwan this week. China's People's Liberati...
The Canadian Press Jan 02, 2026

In the news: End to remote work, New Year's bar fire, Quebec's first babies of 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Remote work option ending for thousands of public, private sector workers in 2026 The new year is already bri...
The Canadian Press Jan 02, 2026

Remote work option ending for thousands of public, private sector workers in 2026
OTTAWA - The new year will bring some big changes to the rules on in-office work for many employees across the country - including tens of thousands of provincial government staff in Ontario and Alber...
The Canadian Press Jan 02, 2026

Global Affairs Canada not aware of any Canadians hurt or killed in Swiss bar fire
Global Affairs Canada says it's not currently aware of any Canadian citizens among the dozens killed and hundreds injured in a Swiss bar fire. Police have said about 40 people died and another 115 wer...
The Canadian Press Jan 01, 2026

Many mark the new year with 'exhilarating' polar dip in icy water
HALIFAX - Hundreds across Canada marked the start of the new year by gleefully plunging into frigid lake and ocean water, some for their first time. Alejandra Lopez, who's visiting Nova Scotia from Me...
The Canadian Press Jan 01, 2026

Downed power line in northern Manitoba repaired, electricity being restored
CROSS LAKE - Manitoba Hydro said Thursday it is restoring power for residents of a northern First Nation after a downed power line forced them out. Completion of challenging repairs came a day after t...
The Canadian Press Jan 01, 2026

Snowmobiler dies in avalanche in Rocky Mountains in northeastern B.C.
A snowmobiler has died after being buried by an avalanche in the Rocky Mountains in northeastern British Columbia. Avalanche Canada says three snowmobilers were riding in the Bullmoose area near Tumbl...
The Canadian Press Jan 01, 2026

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