Author: The Canadian Press

OTTAWA — Next-generation 911 service — which would allow Canadians to send texts or video to summon help — won’t be implemented for another two years. The CRTC had set Tuesday as the deadline for transitioning to next-generation 911. But the telecom regulator now says it has moved that deadline to March 2027. It says […]

OTTAWA — Former Prince Edward Island premier Dennis King has been appointed Canada’s new ambassador to Ireland. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office announced the appointment today. King abruptly resigned as premier and Progressive Conservative leader last month, saying the decision was in the best interests of his family, the government and P.E.I. residents. He also […]

OTTAWA — Former prime minister Stephen Harper is taking shots at Liberal leadership frontrunner Mark Carney’s economic record. Harper accuses Carney of taking unearned credit for steering the Canadian economy out of the global financial crisis more than 15 years ago. While Harper appointed Carney to run the Bank of Canada at the beginning of […]

TORONTO — U.S. company Welltower Inc. has signed a deal to buy Amica Senior Lifestyles from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan for $4.6 billion. The deal includes 31 seniors residences and seven under construction. As part of the transaction, Welltower will also acquire a minority interest in Amica’s management company with the Amica management team owning […]

TORONTO — MediPharm Labs Corp. has signed a deal to sell its facility in Hope, B.C., to and Rubicon Organics Inc. for $4.5 million in cash. The company stopped using the facility in 2024, consolidating operations following its acquisition of VIVO Cannabis Inc. Rubicon Organics has agreed to acquire the land and building associated with […]

TORONTO — A new study says nurses, midwives and doulas can treat depression and anxiety symptoms experienced during pregnancy and after delivery. The clinical trial, published today in the journal Nature Medicine, suggests training non-mental health specialists in short-term behavioural therapy can make treatment available for people who don’t have a psychologist or psychiatrist. Lead […]

The head of the Canada Infrastructure Bank says the power and export-enabling projects the Crown corporation backs are more crucial than ever as trade tumult intensifies with the United States. “In the face of lots of uncertainty, the one thing you can know is that we’re going to need that electricity, energy and trade infrastructure […]

SUDBURY, Ont. — Kieron Walton scored 73 seconds into overtime to lift the Sudbury Wolves to a 3-2 win over the visiting Brampton Steelheads in Ontario Hockey League action on Sunday. Ondrej Molnar scored twice for the Wolves (27-26-5-0), while Henry Mews and Nathan Villeneuve chipped in with two assists each. Carson Rehkopf and Adam […]

LONDON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Moscow can’t be trusted in any agreement to end its invasion of Ukraine, as European leaders craft plans to rely less on Washington and protect the continent from more incursions by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trudeau said it could lead to Canada joining a new military coalition aimed […]

ST. CATHARINES, Ontario (AP) — Long after his Niagara Ice Dogs teammates and coaches had left, Hayden Jeffery lingered with his family and friends high up in the Meridian Centre stands relishing one of the most triumphant moments his young career. His hair had dried after being drenched by his water bottle-spraying teammates in the […]