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Manitoba welcomes Gaza child seeking medical help, other provinces called to follow

Manitoba welcomes Gaza child seeking medical help, other provinces called to follow

WINNIPEG — A child from the Gaza Strip seeking medical treatment arrived Thursday in Winnipeg, supported in part by the Manitoba government, and a federal cabinet minister called on other provinces to follow suit.
In the news today: All eyes on Freeland now that Carney is in

In the news today: All eyes on Freeland now that Carney is in

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Canada's energy minister says many Republicans don't know Trump's plans for tariffs

Canada's energy minister says many Republicans don't know Trump's plans for tariffs

WASHINGTON — Exactly what president-elect Donald Trump plans to do with his tariff threat remains a mystery to Canadian officials and most Republicans, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said Thursday.
Sentencing hearing for 'Freedom Convoy' organizer King underway, decision weeks away

Sentencing hearing for 'Freedom Convoy' organizer King underway, decision weeks away

OTTAWA — "Freedom Convoy" organizer Pat King's sentencing hearing is underway but a decision is still weeks away, according to the presiding judge.
Mark Carney launches leadership bid, comes out swinging against Pierre Poilievre

Mark Carney launches leadership bid, comes out swinging against Pierre Poilievre

OTTAWA — Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney officially kicked off his bid to replace Justin Trudeau on Thursday by launching barbs at Pierre Poilievre and describing the Conservative leader as a dangerous, sloganeering populist.
Mother orca still pushing body of dead calf off Vancouver Island, 10 days after death

Mother orca still pushing body of dead calf off Vancouver Island, 10 days after death

VICTORIA — A mother killer whale whose calf died more than two weeks ago has recently been spotted still carrying the newborn's carcass in waters off Victoria.
Federal IT contracting cost more than in-house services: PBO report

Federal IT contracting cost more than in-house services: PBO report

OTTAWA — The federal government spent more on contracted information technology services in four federal departments in 2022-23 than it would have if the work had been done by public servants, the parliamentary budget officer found in a new analysis.
David Eby calls Trump tariffs 'economic war' that would cost B.C. $69 billion

David Eby calls Trump tariffs 'economic war' that would cost B.C. $69 billion

VANCOUVER — Premier David Eby said British Columbia families face a direct threat from U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's "declaration of economic war" with his proposed 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods.
Indigenous leaders, barred from premiers meeting, want in on Canada-U.S. talks

Indigenous leaders, barred from premiers meeting, want in on Canada-U.S. talks

OTTAWA — Three national Indigenous leaders say Indigenous Peoples should be at the centre of any discussions on how the country should respond to incoming U.S. president Donald Trump's threats on tariffs and Canada's territorial sovereignty.
Quick Sketch: Meet Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney

Quick Sketch: Meet Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney

OTTAWA — Mark Carney is a known commodity in Liberal circles. Party organizers have tried to convince the former central banker to run under the big red banner for the past decade.