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Quebec company hopes its plan to sell bananas, other exotic produce bears fruit

SAINT-EUSTACHE, Que. — Thick, humid air envelopes Myriam Claude's banana tree, which bears a beautiful cluster of fruit, not yet ripe.

Mar 15, 2025 4:00 AM Read more >

King Charles signalling support for Canada as Trump talks annexation: royal watchers

A maple tree, a red dress and a ceremonial sword may seem like cold comfort for Canadians hoping to hear their head of state defend them against U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated pitches to annex their country.

Mar 15, 2025 4:00 AM Read more >

Eby responds to Alaskan senator's threat to have cruise ships bypass B.C. ports

British Columbia Premier David Eby says he is standing firm behind the legislation granting the province the ability to levy new fees on U.S.

Mar 14, 2025 5:53 PM Read more >

Eby announces ending of provincial carbon tax, after Carney kills federal version

British Columbia's government will follow through on its promise to repeal the province's consumer carbon tax after new Prime Minister Mark Carney moved to eliminate the federal version of the levy on Friday.

Mar 14, 2025 5:05 PM Read more >

Disability, gender equality advocates slam Carney's elimination of cabinet positions

TORONTO — Advocacy groups are panning Prime Minister Mark Carney for eliminating the cabinet positions dedicated to people with disabilities and women and gender equality issues.

Mar 14, 2025 4:55 PM Read more >

Five things to know about Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet

OTTAWA — Mark Carney was sworn in Friday as Canada's 24th prime minister in a ceremony in Rideau Hall, alongside his new cabinet. Here are five things to know about the new prime minister's plans and his new cabinet.

Mar 14, 2025 3:59 PM Read more >

Here's the latest as Mark Carney becomes Canada's 24th prime minister

OTTAWA — Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister in a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa today. Here's the latest on today's events — which also included the introduction of a new cabinet (all times Eastern): _____ 5 p.m.

Mar 14, 2025 3:22 PM Read more >

Germany foreign minister voices strong support for Canada's territorial sovereignty

LA MALBAIE, Que. — Germany's foreign minister is sending a strong message of support to Canadians, after a muted response from Ottawa's peers to U.S. President Donald Trump's economic threats and talk of making Canada an American state.

Mar 14, 2025 3:16 PM Read more >

Carney says his government starts in a moment of crisis in Canada-U.S. relations

OTTAWA — Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister in a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Friday morning, along with a leaner Liberal cabinet that he said is focused on "meeting the moment" and facing down the threat posed by U.S.

Mar 14, 2025 2:51 PM Read more >

Mark Carney makes global headlines from tariffs to Canadian sovereignty

OTTAWA — Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister Friday, along with a leaner Liberal cabinet that he said is focused on "meeting the moment" and facing down the threat posed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Mar 14, 2025 2:36 PM Read more >