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Marathon Vancouver airport hotel strike ends after 1,411 days

Marathon Vancouver airport hotel strike ends after 1,411 days

RICHMOND, B.C. — The union representing workers at the Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel says staff have ratified a new collective agreement, ending a nearly four-year-long strike.
Quebec aluminum towns aren’t feeling the sting of 25 per cent U.S. tariffs

Quebec aluminum towns aren’t feeling the sting of 25 per cent U.S. tariffs

MONTREAL — Mayors of Quebec aluminum towns say they are confident their regions can withstand the 25 per cent tariffs imposed on the metal by U.S. President Donald Trump, with many saying it's business as usual.
In the news today: Mark Carney’s move to kill carbon price now official

In the news today: Mark Carney’s move to kill carbon price now official

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Carney’s move to kill carbon price now official but debate over it not dead

Carney’s move to kill carbon price now official but debate over it not dead

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney's move Friday to end the consumer carbon price has done little to put the long-standing political battle to rest.
Polytechnique Montréal receives $50 million gift to create disruptive innovation hub

Polytechnique Montréal receives $50 million gift to create disruptive innovation hub

MONTREAL — A Quebec-born businessman and philanthropist who is donating $50 million to a Montreal university to establish an institute dedicated to "disruptive innovation" says it has never been more important to invest in homegrown talent.
Canadians in several cities join 'Tesla Takedown' protests against Musk, Trump

Canadians in several cities join 'Tesla Takedown' protests against Musk, Trump

SURREY, B.C. — Canadians in several cities, including Ottawa and Vancouver have joined a wave of "Tesla Takedown" protests to denounce CEO Elon Musk and his role advising U.S. President Donald Trump.
Carney heading to Europe for first foreign trip since becoming prime minister

Carney heading to Europe for first foreign trip since becoming prime minister

OTTAWA — Mark Carney departed for his first foreign trip on Sunday, set to visit France and the U.K., with an additional stop in Iqaluit, Nvt., during a whirlwind three-day jaunt. The aim of the trip is to strengthen ties with France and the U.K.
Prime minister among those marking Montreal's St. Patrick's parade 200th anniversary

Prime minister among those marking Montreal's St. Patrick's parade 200th anniversary

MONTREAL — The streets of downtown Montreal turned green like clockwork on Sunday as its annual St. Patrick's Day parade celebrated its 200th anniversary with the country's new prime minister present. Mark Carney marched in Montreal's St.
Carney wants call with Trump, PM 'respects' president's economic goals: ambassador

Carney wants call with Trump, PM 'respects' president's economic goals: ambassador

OTTAWA — Canada's ambassador to the U.S. says Prime Minister Mark Carney is looking to set up a conversation with President Donald Trump "as soon as possible.
So Donald Trump wants more border security? Here's how the RCMP is ramping up efforts

So Donald Trump wants more border security? Here's how the RCMP is ramping up efforts

WINDSOR, Ont. — Ian Smith used to spend most of his days behind a desk in the RCMP's Windsor, Ont., detachment, working on investigations and performing administrative duties.