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In the news today: Major projects, a look at police deaths, World Cup economic boost?
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Ottawa set to announce first national interest projects in territories: sources Ottawa is expected to announc...
Jun 24, 2026
Despite being banned in stadiums, colourful smoke bombs ignite soccer fan culture
As thousands of Canadian soccer fans marched towards the World Cup stadium in Vancouver ahead of the team's match against Qatar last week, the air around them took on a distinctly festive colour. Thic...
Jun 24, 2026
Each additional Canada World Cup match equals a $70M boost to Vancouver economy: BMO
VANCOUVER - It won't just be fans feeling the joy if Team Canada advances to the next round in the World Cup. A new analysis from BMO Economics estimates about a $70-million boost to Vancouver's local...
Jun 24, 2026
Looser federal rules on pesticides will erode Canada's trade access: senator
OTTAWA - Canada's goal of boosting trade with countries outside the United States could be thwarted by its new pesticide rules, a senator warns. Bill C-30, an omnibus bill implementing the spring econ...
Jun 24, 2026
Ottawa to peg first national interest projects in territories: sources
OTTAWA - Ottawa is expected to announce Wednesday that it will begin the process of designating two key Arctic infrastructure projects as being in the national interest, say government sources. The pr...
Jun 23, 2026
Plan to buy B.C. condos might be more about stabilizing sector than housing: expert
VICTORIA - A government plan to buy empty condominiums and turn them into affordable housing in British Columbia might be more about stabilizing the financial sector than housing, an urban planning ex...
Jun 23, 2026
A submarine economic boom is just around corner. So are the challenges.
OTTAWA - As Ottawa inches closer to deciding who will supply the navy's next fleet of submarines, both the benefits and challenges involved in replacing Canada's four rusting antiques are coming to th...
Jun 23, 2026
Nova Scotia failing to properly oversee addictions, mental health care, says auditor
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's auditor general says the Office of Addictions and Mental Health has failed to provide effective oversight of mental health and addiction services and its staff were not aware o...
Jun 23, 2026
Fewer Canadians see U.S. as 'reliable' as global confidence in Washington sags: poll
WASHINGTON - Most Canadians continue to view the United States unfavourably as global confidence in the U.S. under President Donald Trump continues to slide. That finding comes from new polling by the...
Jun 23, 2026
Bank of Canada security workers start job action after talks fail
OTTAWA - Security officers at the Bank of Canada began a job action today after talks failed to secure a new collective agreement between the central bank and the union. The Public Service Alliance of...
Jun 23, 2026
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Sarah Mills: It's time to embrace 24 Sussex Drive
The home of Canada's prime minister is steeped in history and shouldn't be left in disrepair. Sarah Mills says the desig...
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The Evan Bray Show - Monday, June 29
Evan welcomes the leader of the federal Conservatives, Pierre Poilievre, talks about the health of Saskatchewan Crown co...