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Doug Ford's Ontario PCs win re-election, with tariff threats around the corner

TORONTO — Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives won't have long to sit back and bask in the glow of winning a third majority government with an imminent tariff threat around the corner.

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Transport Minister Anand says she's seeking re-election in face of Trump's threats

OTTAWA — Anita Anand, minister of transport and internal trade, says she's changed her mind and will run in the upcoming federal election.

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Quebec replaces digital technology minister who resigned over auto board scandal

QUÉBEC — Quebec Premier François Legault replaced his cybersecurity and digital technology minister Friday after a scandal with the auto insurance board's online platform forced the resignation of Éric Caire.

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Quebec could extend religious symbols ban to school staff other than teachers

MONTREAL — The Quebec government might extend its ban on religious symbols following a report on the state of secularism in several public schools.

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Time running out for Canadians seeking visas for family in Gaza

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.

Feb 28, 2025 1:22 PM Read more >

Gilles Villeneuve museum temporarily closes amid legal action by late driver's family

MONTREAL — A museum northeast of Montreal named in honour of Canadian racing legend Gilles Villeneuve says it is temporarily shutting its doors amid a legal battle with the late driver's family over his memorabilia.

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Canada extends temporary visa application window for Ukrainians

OTTAWA — The federal government is giving Ukrainians in Canada who fled Russia's invasion another year to apply for new or renewed temporary visas.

Feb 28, 2025 11:21 AM Read more >

Ottawa posts $21.7 billion deficit for April-to-December period

OTTAWA — The federal government posted a budgetary deficit of $21.7 billion for the April-to-December period of its 2024-25 fiscal year.

Feb 28, 2025 10:03 AM Read more >

In the news today: Ontario PCs win third majority government

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

Feb 28, 2025 3:15 AM Read more >

Intense pollen season to begin in southwest B.C. this weekend, expert warns

VANCOUVER — Get your tissues and allergy medicines ready if you live in southwestern British Columbia, where an expert predicts an intense pollen season is on the way.

Feb 28, 2025 3:00 AM Read more >