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Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitoba’s New Democrat Party has nominated Carla Compton as its candidate for the upcoming Tuxedo byelection. The Tuxedo seat was previously held by former Manitoba premier Heather Stefanson, who resigned from politics earlier this month. Compton has been a registered nurse for …
Read More »As EV battery push continues, Trudeau expected to announce new plant – National
The federal and Ontario governments are set to make “an important automotive announcement” which is expected to be that Canada’s first lithium ion separator plant will be built in Port Colborne, Ont. As first reported by iPolitics, Japanese company Asahi Kasei said on April 25 that it will build a …
Read More »OPP to announce ‘staggering’ results from child exploitation investigation
The Ontario Provincial Police say Wednesday morning they will announce “staggering results” from a child sexual exploitation investigation. The announcement will include the results of a multi-jurisdictional investigation known as Project Aquatic. OPP said 27 police services across Ontario were part of the investigation. “The abuse and exploitation of children …
Read More »Canada’s immigration minister expected to announce study permits plan
Immigration Minister Marc Miller is expected to outline a plan Monday to reduce the number of international students issued permits to study in Canada. The move comes as the federal cabinet is in the midst of a three-day retreat in Montreal preparing for the upcoming sitting of Parliament. It also …
Read More »Ontario Liberals to announce new leader; Crombie camp says first-ballot win possible
The Ontario Liberals are set to announce their new party leader today, after a competitive race that has seen fundraising and membership swell. Four candidates have been travelling the province to garner support in their bid to replace Steven Del Duca, who resigned last year after the 2022 provincial election …
Read More »Ottawa to announce sole-source deal to replace military patrol planes: report – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 30, 2023 10:14 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Federal ministers are expected to announce today that Boeing is the company of choice to replace the military’s aging patrol planes in a multibillion-dollar deal. The decision to go with a …
Read More »Feds announce $219 million in drought relief for farmers and ranchers across Sask and western Canada – Regina
By Moosa Imran Global News Posted October 22, 2023 8:58 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size The federal government has announced $219 million to support farmers and ranchers in western Canada, with Saskatchewan’s livestock producers standing to benefit the most. Drought conditions have plagued areas of the …
Read More »Winnipeg Jets announce Adam Lowry as new captain – Winnipeg
After a season without a captain, the Winnipeg Jets have named their new leader. Centre Adam Lowry, who is about to enter his 10th season as a Jet, was given the honour Tuesday. Lowry, 30, becomes the third captain in Jets 2.0 history, following in the footsteps of Andrew Ladd, …
Read More »Jets, Moose announce affiliation with ECHL’s Norfolk Admirals – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Winnipeg Jets have a new minor-league affiliate. The team announced a partnership Friday with the ECHL’s Norfolk Admirals for the 2023-24 season. The Jets — and the AHL’s Manitoba Moose — have been without an ECHL affiliate since their deal with the …
Read More »Bank of Canada set to announce June rate decision. Will it hike or hold? – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 7, 2023 6:29 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Bank of Canada is set to announce its interest rate decision Wednesday as speculation about another rate hike heats up. Recent economic data suggests the Canadian economy is running hotter …
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