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In the news today: Poll suggests Liberal lead over Conservatives is growing

In the news today: Poll suggests Liberal lead over Conservatives is growing

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Liberals hold six-point lead over Conservatives: Leger poll A new poll suggests that the federal Liberals are widening their lead over the Conservatives.
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Internal report finds major flaws in program to recruit foreign nurses to Quebec

Internal report finds major flaws in program to recruit foreign nurses to Quebec

MONTREAL — Foreign nurses recruited to Quebec through a provincial government program faced “major obstacles” upon their arrival, including a lack of housing, child care and transportation, according to an internal report.
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Police in B.C. say girl, 5, revived with naloxone after fentanyl overdose

Police in B.C. say girl, 5, revived with naloxone after fentanyl overdose

MISSION, B.C. — Police in Mission, B.C., say a five-year-old girl was sent to hospital last week after she apparently overdosed on fentanyl, requiring multiple doses of naloxone to revive her.
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Taxes, trade, tariffs among key topics for federal leaders on first full campaign day

Taxes, trade, tariffs among key topics for federal leaders on first full campaign day

OTTAWA — Federal party leaders spent their first full day on the election campaign trail talking about taxes, transfers, tariffs and the trades.
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U.S. ferry company 'unintentionally' flew Canadian flag upside down entering Victoria

U.S. ferry company 'unintentionally' flew Canadian flag upside down entering Victoria

SEATTLE — The operator of a ferry service between Vancouver Island and Washington state says it's sorry for "unintentionally" raising the Canadian flag upside down as it entered Victoria harbour on Sunday.
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Vancouver car show sets attendance records after Tesla ban, defying boycott calls

Vancouver car show sets attendance records after Tesla ban, defying boycott calls

VANCOUVER — Organizers of the Vancouver International Auto Show say the event broke attendance records after it attracted international headlines for banning Tesla on safety grounds.
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Ottawa increases AgriStability cap to help industry as it faces Chinese tariffs

Ottawa increases AgriStability cap to help industry as it faces Chinese tariffs

OTTAWA — The Canadian government has announced support for the country's agriculture sector as it deals with tariffs imposed by China.
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Canadian governments rely on Starlink for critical services. Some are reconsidering

Canadian governments rely on Starlink for critical services. Some are reconsidering

ST. JOHN'S — More than half of Canada's provincial and territorial governments buy critical internet and emergency communications services from Starlink — a satellite constellation owned by billionaire Elon Musk.
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In the news today: Federal leaders enter first full campaign day

In the news today: Federal leaders enter first full campaign day

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
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Federal election kicks off on patriotic note, as Canadians head to polls on April 28

Federal election kicks off on patriotic note, as Canadians head to polls on April 28

OTTAWA — Canada's 45th general election got underway Sunday, with the leaders vying to become Canada's next prime minister each positioning themselves as best to strengthen Canada's economy and stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump.
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