Canada

In the news: P.M. fundraises in B.C., Polievre speaks for the Tories, Ramadan arrives

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Carney returning to B.C. week after mass shooting Prime Minister Mark Carney is returning to B.C. today, less...

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Tough sell for B.C. budget featuring tax hike, record deficit and construction delays

VICTORIA — British Columbia's finance minister begins selling a budget today that has drawn critics from all sides with its soaring debt and deficit, public sector cuts, and construction delays for care...

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Prime Minister Carney returning to B.C. one week after mass shooting

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is returning to B.C. today less than a week after he attended a vigil honouring the victims of a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. While in B.C., the prime minister...

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Third complainant expected to testify at Frank Stronach's sex assault trial

TORONTO — A third complainant is set to testify in Toronto today at the sexual assault trial of auto parts tycoon Frank Stronach. Stronach, who is 93, has pleaded not guilty to 12 charges related to...

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NDP leadership candidates look to break out from the pack as final debate approaches

OTTAWA — The memberships have been sold, entry fees have been paid and now the NDP leadership candidates are preparing for their second and final party-organized debate in B.C. on Feb. 19. This second...

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Here's what people are saying about B.C.'s 2026 budget

VICTORIA — Here's what people are saying about the 2026 British Columbia budget, which delivers a tax-rate increase, a record deficit and public sector cuts. "It’s our time to take a pause on some...

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Poilievre says Conservatives want national unity in face of separation threats

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says his party will fight for a united Canada as a movement in Alberta pushes for that province to separate. Answering a question from a reporter today,...

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By the numbers as British Columbia releases its 2026 budget

VICTORIA — Here are some of the key figures in British Columbia's 2026 budget, delivered by Finance Minister Brenda Bailey on Tuesday. 5.6 per cent: The new income tax rate for the lowest tax bracket,...

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Tax hike, record deficit and public sector cuts among B.C. budget highlights

VICTORIA — Here are some highlights from British Columbia’s 2026 budget, which Finance Minister Brenda Bailey says involves “serious work for serious times.” It includes a tax increase on the lowest...

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B.C. budget delays care homes, hospital and cancer facility, student housing

VICTORIA — British Columbia’s budget is hurting the young, the old and cancer patients alike as government construction undergoes what the government says is a “re-pacing” to address fiscal pressures. There...

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