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Carney to Again Seek Tariff Relief at White House

Canadian economy is feeling the pressure

(Newser) - As trade tensions escalate and steep tariffs threaten Canadian industries, Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading back to Washington for talks with President Trump in search of relief. Carney is scheduled to meet with Trump at the White House on Tuesday to resume discussions, marking his second such trip...

Alberta Secessionists Meet Trump Officials

They say Americans were interested in 'where we were at in terms of moving things forward'

(Newser) - Three Alberta separatists seeking US support for their province's independence have held high-level meetings with Trump administration officials. Jeff Rath, Mitch Sylvestre, and Dennis Modry, the co-founder, CEO, and chair of the separatist Alberta Prosperity Project, say they received a warm reception in Washington, DC, on Monday, with...

'Woman in the Well' ID'd Over a Century After Murder

Murder victim Alice Spence's body was found during construction in Saskatoon in 2006

(Newser) - More than a century after her death, Canadian police have identified the "Woman in the Well," whose preserved remains were unearthed in a Saskatoon construction site back in 2006. The remains belonged to Alice Spence, who was born in Michigan in 1881 and moved to Canada in...

Josh Hartnett Taken to Hospital After Collision With Police SUV

Actor returns to set as police continue crash investigation

(Newser) - Actor Josh Hartnett was hospitalized in Canada after he was involved in a collision with a police car—an incident that has left authorities searching for witnesses as the actor quickly returned to work on his latest Netflix project, People reports. Hartnett was hospitalized after the SUV in which...

10% of This Tiny Town's Residents Are Now Millionaires

Locals profit from Lotto Max jackpot

(Newser) - The quiet Quebec town of St. Paul's River is home to about 150 people, and for 18 years, a group of those residents have bought lottery tickets as part of a pool, reports Global News . Earlier this month, they won—big—turning nearly 10% of the town's...

3 Major Allies Break With US to Recognize Palestinian State

UK, Canada, Australia make announcements ahead of UN General Assembly in New York

(Newser) - In a a break with the US and a dramatic departure from long-held policy, the UK, Canada, and Australia officially recognized a state of Palestine on Sunday. Reflecting international opposition to Israel's attacks in Gaza, the announcement by the nations' prime ministers was made the day before United...

James McAvoy Debuts as Director, Then Gets Punched

He's OK after late-night altercation in Toronto

(Newser) - James McAvoy's visit to Toronto for the world premiere of his directorial debut took an unexpected turn when he was punched by a stranger at a bar. The incident happened at the bar known as Charlotte's Room late Monday, just two days after McAvoy and his wife...

In Canada, Assisted Dying Causes New Issues
In Canada,
Assisted Dying
Causes New
Issues
LONGFORM
Sep 7, 2025 9:30 AM CDT

In Canada, Assisted Dying Causes New Issues

Expanding euthanasia brings ethical dilemmas, per a deep dive in the Atlantic

(Newser) - Canada's approach to euthanasia—known as medical assistance in dying, or MAID) —has shifted from unthinkable to routine in less than a decade. What began in 2016 as an option for the terminally ill now accounts for about 1 in 20 deaths nationwide—outpacing even countries with...

There's $1M in Gold Hidden Somewhere in Canada

Clues, riddles point to loot in the Great Canadian Treasure Hunt

(Newser) - Canadians now have a fresh reason to roam the great outdoors: There's $1 million in gold—in the form of 1-oz. coins, 217 of them—hidden around the country, and finding it is the aim of the new Great Canadian Treasure Hunt , put together by the Northern Miner...

Why Margaret Atwood Wrote a New, Very Short Story

That involves absolutely no sex at all

(Newser) - The Canadian province of Alberta has instituted a new book ban for school libraries, and one famous Canadian writer isn't taking it sitting down. Handmaid's Tale author Margaret Atwood responded to the ban, which orders school libraries to remove "materials containing explicit sexual content" by the first...

Canada's Move Resets Trade Talks With US

PM Carney drops retaliatory tariffs to match US

(Newser) - Canada is dropping retaliatory tariffs to match US tariff exemptions for goods covered under the United States-Mexico-Canada trade pact, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday. Carney said Canada will include the carve-out that the US has on Canadian goods under the 2020 free trade deal that shields the vast majority...

This Is the 'New Reality' in Canada
This Is the
'New Reality'
in Canada
Aug 12, 2025 6:25 AM CDT

This Is the 'New Reality' in Canada

Country experiencing its second-worst wildfire season on record, with 710 active fires currently

(Newser) - With more than 470 wildfires raging out of control across Canada and 7.3 million hectares already scorched, experts warn that this year's crisis signals a troubling new reality fueled by a warming climate. This is Canada's second-worst wildfire season on record so far after 2023 , with...

Today's David vs. Goliath Story: Tiny Dog Takes On a Bear
6-Pound
Pomeranian
Takes On a
Bear Invader
VIDEO
Aug 8, 2025 11:03 AM CDT

6-Pound Pomeranian Takes On a Bear Invader

Scout wasn't having any of the black bear that broke into his owner's BC home

(Newser) - Scout the Pomeranian weighs just 6 pounds, while a black bear weighs hundreds. But the former defeated the latter after the ursine invader broke into the home of Scout's owner in British Columbia on Monday, apparently on the hunt for some grub, reports UPI . Security footage from Kayla Kleine'...

'Karaoke Camper' Spurs 911 Calls With Nickelback Songs

Man was 'singing his heart out to the trees' in BC's Boulderfields, not in any kind of distress

(Newser) - The "karaoke camper" has been rescued, though he apparently didn't need to be rescued from anything other than arguably questionable taste in music. The Vancouver Sun reports that the Central Okanagan Search and Rescue team in British Columbia was engaged in training exercises on Thursday when a 911...

Mark Carney Says Canada Is Disappointed

Doug Ford urges government to hit back against Trump's 35% tariff

(Newser) - Canada is "disappointed" by President Trump's decision to slap a 35% tariff on imports from the country, one of America's largest trading partners, Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a statement early Friday. Trump cited Canada's "lack of cooperation in stemming the flood of fentanyl...

Trump Threatens Canada Trade Deal Over Palestine Statehood

With tariffs set to go into effect Friday, president says Carney's support of statehood is problematic

(Newser) - President Trump is tossing cold water on hopes for a new US-Canada trade deal, just as a deadline looms for higher American tariffs. At issue, per the Washington Post : Canada's decision to back Palestinian statehood at the United Nations this September, provided the Palestinian Authority meets certain conditions,...

Ontario Officially Cancels $100M Starlink Deal

Rural broadband plan scrapped as Canada–US trade tensions rise

(Newser) - Ontario has pulled the plug on a $100 million contract with Elon Musk's Starlink, dropping plans to bring high-speed satellite internet to 15,000 homes in remote parts of the province. The move, confirmed Wednesday by Ontario Energy and Mines Minister Stephen Lecce, comes as the province makes...

Canada Joins Shift on Palestinian Statehood

Carney says shift hinges on Palestinian Authority holding elections without Hamas' involvement

(Newser) - Canada will recognize a Palestinian state in September at the United Nations, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday, the last in a series of symbolic announcements that are part of a broader global shift against Israel's policies in Gaza. Carney convened a Cabinet meeting to discuss the situation...

Man Fends Off Cougar With Punch to the Face

Worker escapes with minor injuries in northern British Columbia

(Newser) - A quick-thinking British Columbia man turned the tables on an attacking cougar by landing a punch to the animal's face, escaping with only minor injuries. The incident occurred late Saturday morning as the man worked near Lake Kathlyn in Smithers, some 420 miles directly northwest of Vancouver, per...

After 60+ Hours Trapped Underground, 3 Miners Freed

At British Columbia gold and copper mine, 3 workers are pulled to safety after 60 hours trapped

(Newser) - Three workers who were trapped at a gold and copper mine in western Canada have been rescued after more than 60 hours underground. Red Chris mine operator Newmont Corp. said the three men were safely brought to the surface late Thursday after being trapped underground by two rockfalls on Tuesday...

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