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Gunman at Mexico pyramids kills Canadian tourist A man with a gun opened fire Monday at the historic Teotihuacán pyramids, killing one Canadian tourist and injuring six other people at the site an hour north of Mexico’s capital, the Mexican government said. The shooter later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Mexican authorities said in a statement. The injured were receiving medical attention. The local government said four people were wounded by gunshots and that two more were injured from falls. Among those injured were Colombian, Russian and Canadian tourists, the local government said. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum wrote on social media that the shooting would be investigated and that she was in touch with the Canadian Embassy. “What happened today in Teotihuacán deeply pains us. I express my most sincere solidarity with the affected individuals and their families,” she said. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 20, 2026. — By The Associated Press _Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved._
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Fact File: Video of PM Carney uses spliced audio Claims that Prime Minister Mark Carney said he would invoke the Emergencies Act to quash Alberta independence appeared online last week. It was said Carney made the comments while addressing steelworkers at a March 29 event in Hamilton, Ont. A video from Hamilton in which Carney is seemingly heard referring to the use of emergency powers in fact uses spliced audio from a campaign event in 2025, where his comments were unrelated to Alberta separatism. **THE CLAIM** "I just received a call from a Stelco employee in Hamilton, Ontario," reads an April 14 X post from Jeffrey Rath, a prominent figure in the Alberta separatist movement. Rath claimed the Stelco employee told him that Carney visited the steel plant on March 29 and was asked what he would do in response to an Alberta independence vote. Rath said he was told that Carney replied: "There will be no Alberta independence because I'll invoke the Emergencies Act." The Emergencies Act is a law that gives the federal government extra powers for a limited amount of time during a "national emergency." The Liberal government under Carney's predecessor, Justin Trudeau, invoked the Emergencies Act in February 2022 to quell protests in Ottawa and at key border points. Videos shared online following Rath's claim show Carney speaking to steelworkers. In one video**** shared on X, someone is heard asking, "What about the Alberta independence referendum?" Carney seemingly replies, "Something that my government is going to do is to use the emergency powers of the federal government." Another clip shared to X from a different angle appears to show Carney saying the same thing, before changing topic and saying, "I just want to reflect for a minute why the challenges we have with the Americans, uh, that have made it more acute." **THE FACTS** A keyword search of "Carney," "steel," and "Hamilton" on Google shows the prime minister attended a March 29 event at Hamilton steel fabricator ArcelorMittal Dofasco, not Stelco. An Instagram post from Dofasco confirmed Carney's visit. The man standing next to Carney in some photos is Dofasco CEO Ron Bedard. The Canadian Press attended and took photos and recorded video of the event. In the full video, Carney does not make the comments attributed to him in the clip, nor does he discuss Alberta separatism at any point. The keyword search also brought up a March 29 Instagram post from Liberal MP Aslam Rana, featuring a clip of Carney addressing the workers with a microphone in hand. The video is identical to one of the clips that include Carney's supposed comment about the Emergencies Act. But in Rana's clip, which appears to be the original, the audio is different. In Rana's video, Carney speaks of his admiration for the company. A Google search of the exact quotation Carney is alleged to have made in Hamilton brings up a video posted to Facebook last year by Conservative MP Melissa Lantsman, where she says Carney talked about using emergency powers to force resource projects through. A caption on Lantsman's video reads "Kelowna, February 12, 2025." A video posted by Castanet News to YouTube shows Carney made the comments about "emergency powers" during a Feb. 12, 2025 Liberal leadership campaign event in Kelowna B.C., not the March 29 event in Hamilton. In the original video, Carney says: "Something that my government is going to do is to use all the powers of the federal government, including the emergency powers of the federal government, to accelerate the major projects that we need in order to build this economy." The clips from the steel plant replace the authentic audio with Carney's comments from Kelowna more than a year earlier, splicing the clip to delete the words "all the powers of the federal government, including." When Carney says "I just want to reflect for a minute why the challenges we have with the Americans that have made it more acute," that audio is also spliced from the Kelowna event. Though Carney received criticism from Conservatives for his comments about emergency powers, they were not made in response to a question about the Alberta separatist movement, and there is no evidence Carney made such comments at a Hamilton steel plant. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 20, 2026. _By Marissa Birnie | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved._
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Ces 11 Ăźles aux plages et eaux cristallines sont reliĂ©es par une route Ă  2 h de MontrĂ©al Si tu as envie de planifier un _road trip _ qui te mĂšne vers un magnifique paysage au bord de l'eau Ă  partir du QuĂ©bec cet Ă©tĂ©, ce coin de l’Ontario pourrait vraiment valoir le kilomĂ©trage. À environ deux heures de MontrĂ©al, tu peux accĂ©der Ă  un paysage digne d’une carte postale, avec plages de sable, eau limpide et petites Ăźles Ă  perte de vue, sans avoir Ă  voyager bien loin. **_À lire Ă©galement : 7 road trips Ă  7 h 30 et moins de MontrĂ©al pour des vacances paradisiaques au bord de l'eau_** Avec un trajet qui traverse onze Ăźles reliĂ©es entre elles par une chaussĂ©e au cƓur du fleuve Saint-Laurent, le chemin du Long Sault offre un mĂ©lange de nature, d’activitĂ©s de plein air et d’histoire dans un tableau tout Ă  fait pittoresque. > See on Instagram ExploitĂ©e par les Parcs du Saint-Laurent, cette route d’environ dix kilomĂštres est accessible autant en voiture qu’à vĂ©lo, et mĂȘme Ă  pied pour les personnes qui veulent prendre leur temps. Elle a rouvert pour la saison 2026 le 17 avril, juste Ă  temps pour les premiĂšres escapades de la saison. Ces Ăźles ont une histoire particuliĂšre : elles correspondent en fait aux points de terre les plus Ă©levĂ©s d’anciennes communautĂ©s, appelĂ©es les « _Lost Villages_ », qui ont Ă©tĂ© inondĂ©es dans les annĂ©es 1950 lors de la construction de la Voie maritime du Saint-Laurent. > See on Instagram Sur place, tu peux t’arrĂȘter sur des plages de sable dorĂ©, te baigner dans une eau claire aux teintes bleutĂ©es, ou encore emprunter des sentiers et des pistes cyclables avec vue sur le fleuve. Il est aussi possible de camper dans le secteur, ce qui permet de transformer une simple sortie d’une journĂ©e en sĂ©jour plus long sous les Ă©toiles. Dans les environs, le Lost Villages Museum, qui rouvre en juin, permet de plonger dans le passĂ© avec une dizaine de bĂątiments patrimoniaux qui racontent l’histoire des villages submergĂ©s. Le chemin du Long Sault est Ă©galement reconnu comme un site incontournable pour la plongĂ©e sous-marine grĂące Ă  la clartĂ© de l’eau. À l’écluse 21, prĂšs de l’üle Macdonell, tu peux mĂȘme observer des vestiges submergĂ©s de l’ancien systĂšme d’écluses et d’une portion de l’ancienne autoroute 2. Pour les personnes qui veulent bouger davantage, le secteur propose aussi du vĂ©lo, du kayak et de la randonnĂ©e, le tout avec des panoramas impressionnants sur le fleuve. > See on Instagram En 2026, des travaux majeurs d’amĂ©lioration des infrastructures sont prĂ©vus sur le site afin de bonifier l’expĂ©rience des visiteur.euse.s et assurer sa durabilitĂ©. La route restera ouverte, mais des ralentissements pourraient survenir prĂšs des zones de travaux, surtout en semaine. À noter que la plage et le camping de Mille Roches seront fermĂ©s pour toute la saison 2026 en raison de travaux, avec une rĂ©ouverture prĂ©vue en 2027. D’autres options restent accessibles Ă  proximitĂ©, notamment les plages Woodlands, Crysler Park, Farran, Glengarry et Brown’s Bay, ainsi que plusieurs terrains de camping dans la rĂ©gion. Les espaces de jour fonctionnent selon le principe du « premier arrivĂ©, premier servi », sans rĂ©servation possible. Les accĂšs aux plages et aux aires de pique-nique sont payants Ă  partir de la mi-mai jusqu’en octobre, mĂȘme si la route en tant que telle demeure gratuite. Si tu cherches une idĂ©e d’escapade diffĂ©rente en Ontario, ce petit paradis naturel pourrait bien ĂȘtre le prochain arrĂȘt Ă  ajouter Ă  ton itinĂ©raire. Site Internet des Parcs du Saint-Laurent
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Provinces to allow cross-border booze sales by May The federal government says 10 provinces and the Yukon are on track to allow consumers to buy Canadian alcohol directly from producers by next month. Pierre-Alain Bujold, a spokesperson for the Privy Council Office, says provinces and territories are continuing to work toward the May 2026 deadline. He says each participating province and territory will decide how to implement the policy within their jurisdictions. All 10 provinces and the Yukon signed an agreement last year to allow consumers to order Canadian wine, spirits, beer and other alcoholic beverages for personal consumption directly from producers. Premier of Prince Edward Island Rob Lantz said during a panel discussion in Ottawa today that he thinks "we're almost there." Nova Scotia and Ontario signed a deal on March 2 to allow people to buy alcohol from producers in either province. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 20, 2026. _By Catherine Morrison | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved._
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Businesses welcome federal fuel tax relief An eastern Canadian logistics, trucking and courier company with a fleet of more than 200 vehicles says Monday’s federal tax break on fuel should provide relief to hard-hit customers. Karanjeet Singh, owner of Dartmouth, N.S.-based NovaExpress, says his company’s fuel bill has doubled since the war in Iran began spiking prices. Singh said the company previously offered some clients all-in-one rates, but uncertainty has meant he has had to add a surcharge that changes with the price at the pumps. Set weekly by the Freight Carriers Association of Canada, the surcharge has now reached more than 90 per cent of the base shipping cost. On Monday the federal government plans to temporarily suspend the federal excise tax on fuel, which is expected to drop gasoline prices by 10 cents per litre and the cost of diesel by four cents per litre. Singh, whose company delivers from Ontario to Newfoundland and into the U.S., says that should help clients, as changes in the global oil price can take time to work through the system. “Everybody just cannot pass (on the price increases) easily, we get pushback,” Singh said in an interview Sunday. “We have a couple local small businesses 
 and they are shocked with this fuel surcharge now. They say it’s double now, almost. And I tell them that diesel is almost double now.” This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 19, 2026. _Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved._
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B.C. to suspend Indigenous law: sources First Nations sources say British Columbia Premier David Eby's government will introduce legislation to suspend parts of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act on Monday. Independent First Nations sources tell The Canadian Press that the bill that has been vehemently opposed by many Indigenous leaders will seek to suspend the core elements of DRIPA for one year. Eby has said a recent court decision on B.C.'s mineral claims regime that cited DRIPA puts the province at serious litigation risk. His minority government has struggled to find a course that satisfies First Nations leaders, who rejected an initial plan to amend DRIPA, then dismissed the idea to suspend the law to give the Supreme Court of Canada time to rule on an appeal. Eby initially said a vote on the suspension would be a confidence vote, but opposition from an Indigenous government MLA saw that idea scrapped and the legislation postponed. Now two sources say the premier's office has relayed to them that the suspension bill will be tabled on Monday and it will grant cabinet the ability to extend the suspension past the one-year limit. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 19, 2026. _By Alessia Passafiume and Wolfgang Depner | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved._
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Ontario to sell $29-million jet bought for Ford Ontario is reversing course and will sell the $29-million private jet it bought for Premier Doug Ford. The move comes just days after the purchase of the 2016 Bombardier Challenger 650 jet was revealed on Friday, sparking a wave of backlash from critics who called it a waste of money. Ford acknowledged the criticism in a statement Sunday, saying that the province is working with Bombardier and other partners to sell the plane. "Despite the best of intentions, I have heard and agree that now is not the right time for the expense of a government plane," Ford said. Ford's office had initially said the premier travels often for work and that the jet, purchased for $28.9 million, is cheaper than the $107 million Quebec taxpayers paid for two new Challenger jets and one used one. But opposition parties slammed the expense, which comes during an extended affordability crisis, with New Democrat Leader Marit Stiles and interim Liberal leader John Fraser both calling the jet Ford's "gravy plane." Fraser said Sunday that Ford's reversal over the plane purchase doesn't necessarily mean provincial coffers will be made whole. "Now, only after intense backlash, he’s scrambling to sell his gravy plane. But it could easily be sold at a loss and sit on the books as a liability for taxpayers for months," he said. “How much is this going to cost Ontarians? We may never know," Fraser added, referring to the province's controversial plan to make the premier's records -- and those of his cabinet ministers -- secret through changes to freedom-of-information laws. “Ontario can’t afford a Premier who lavishes himself in luxury and operates under the cover of darkness and secrecy, while he messes up everything under his control," Fraser said. When the province announced it had purchased the plane earlier this week, more than just opposition leaders hit back. "It is completely unacceptable Ford is billing taxpayers for a private jet so he can fly around the province in luxury," said Noah Jarvis, the Ontario director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, in a statement. "Especially when this government is borrowing billions of dollars this year and wasting more than a billion dollars a month on debt interest charges." In 2019, Ford brushed off the idea of spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on a plane. The premier has chartered flights to the United States in the past when on trips to promote Ontario and he often flies within the province on smaller OPP planes. Ford is a notoriously fickle flyer who has often talked about his fear of air travel, particularly in smaller planes. "You hit wind turbulence, and you're — at least my heart — it just drops, and you drop 100 feet, and you're holding on for dear life," he said at a press conference in late October. -- With files from Liam Casey This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 19, 2026. _By Kathryn Mannie | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved._
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Carney pledges regular updates on pivot from U.S. Prime Minister Mark Carney says he plans to regularly update Canadians with a frank assessment of efforts to diversify away from the U.S. "I promise you, I will never sugar-coat our challenges," Carney said in a 10-minute video posted Sunday morning to YouTube. "I will talk with you directly and regularly about our plan — why we're doing what we're doing, what's working, what isn't." Carney doubled down on moves to deepen economic and defence ties with allies other than the U.S. "Many of our former strengths, based on our close ties to America, have become our weaknesses — weaknesses that we must correct," he said. Carney argued it would be wrong to try waiting for "the good old days" of co-operation with the U.S., saying Ottawa instead is pushing forward with a plan to diversify. The prime minister also noted that younger Canadians have not known a time when the world was stable, with the 2003 American invasion of Iraq, the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. He also said the country can find inspiration in triumphing over historical challenges in the past, drawing from examples of pushing back on American military incursions by leaders during in the War of 1812 and by "Indigenous heroes such as Chief Tecumseh." Carney's comments come days after forming a majority in Parliament, and as the Conservatives push Carney to deliver a U.S. trade deal, which was among his promises in last year's election. The Liberals have repeatedly said they will not ink a bad deal with the U.S., while openly stating that investment into Canada is dropping just as American tariffs threaten sectors such as lumber, steel and automotive work. Carney branded his Sunday video with the title Forward Guidance, which he said is a term he invented as a central banker responding to crises. He said the term involves acting with "overwhelming force against our problems until they were solved," and providing updates to the public on those efforts. "In the weeks and months ahead, I'm going to want to talk with you again," Carney said. In the video, he reiterates multiple points the government frequently raises, such as efforts to boost interprovincial trade by harmonizing regulations and building major projects that can boost exports to non-American peers. Carney and his ministers have repeatedly said they will always have close ties to the U.S., and they have frequently avoided direct criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump. In February, Carney expressed unequivocal support for the war on Iran that Trump launched alongside Israel, before later expressing regret that Washington did not consult the United Nations for a conflict that likely violates international law. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 19, 2026. _By Dylan Robertson | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved._
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Carney lands on Time's most influential list Perhaps it was the widely cited speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, or maybe a so-called George Clooney-like swagger. Whatever it is, Prime Minister Mark Carney is finding himself in the international spotlight again, this time in the pages of Time magazine as part of its annual most influential people list. Championed by Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, Carney was one of the 24 people in the leaders section of The 100 Most Influential People of 2026, which was released earlier this week by Time. Aside from mentioning his frequent nickname in the banking world, "George Clooney of finance," and calling him a "rock-star central-bank governor," Lagarde noted his early recognition of how international co-operation is at risk of collapsing as one reason for his inclusion. Lagarde said that after becoming prime minister in 2025, Carney was the first to identify the "breaking point of multilateralism as we have known it for decades." "I trust he will now reinvent cooperation among the willing for the common good of all," she wrote in Time. Carney is joined on the list by other leaders including Pope Leo XIV, U.S. President Donald Trump, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The list is broken into categories including artists, pioneers, titans, icons, leaders and innovators. Carney came to power after then-prime minister Justin Trudeau stepped down as Liberal leader. In the leadership race, Carney dominated with more than 85 per cent of the vote in March 2025. He won a minority government a little more than than a month later and recently secured a majority through a combination of floor-crossings from other parties and three recent byelection wins in Ontario and Quebec. In January, Carney gave a speech in Davos that found resonance around the world, particularly with other middle power countries. "We know the old order is not coming back. We should not mourn it. Nostalgia is not a strategy," Carney said. "But we believe that from the fracture, we can build something better, stronger, and more just." However, it wasn't praised by everyone, particularly south of the border. The Trump administration panned it widely, including Trump himself. “Canada lives because of the United States," Trump said after the speech. "Remember that, Mark, the next time you make your statements.” Before becoming prime minister, Carney served as central bank governor, first at the Bank of Canada and later with the Bank of England. The last time a Canadian prime minister was on the list was Justin Trudeau in 2016. He was championed by Lorne Michaels, the legendary TV producer and mastermind behind “Saturday Night Live." Michaels said at the time he believed Trudeau would be "a force for good." Trudeau also shared a spot on Time's list with Trump that year. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 18, 2025. _Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved._
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Ce lac Ă©meraude prĂšs de Gatineau est l’un des plus beaux coins du QuĂ©bec Ă  voir cet Ă©tĂ© Pas besoin de voyager loin du QuĂ©bec pour vivre des expĂ©riences mĂ©morables tout en profitant de paysages Ă  couper le souffle : certains coins de la province sont franchement impressionnants et semblent mĂȘme te transporter dans d'autres parties du monde. C’est exactement le cas d’un lac peu connu en Outaouais, dont la couleur Ă©clatante attire autant le regard que sa transparence. **_À lire Ă©galement :_** Cette magnifique riviĂšre Ă©meraude et cristalline au QuĂ©bec vaut le road trip cet Ă©tĂ© Le lac Edja, nichĂ© du cĂŽtĂ© de Blue Sea, se distingue par son eau aux reflets Ă©meraude Ă©tonnamment claire. Sur place, tu peux autant profiter du paysage en randonnĂ©e que t’aventurer directement sur l’eau en kayak ou en planche Ă  pagaie pour admirer le dĂ©cor sous un autre angle. > See on Instagram Ce petit coin de nature se trouve Ă  environ une heure et demie de route de Gatineau et Ă  moins de quatre heures de MontrĂ©al, ce qui en fait une destination accessible pour une escapade de quelques jours. Cela dit, il faut savoir que les berges du lac sont bordĂ©es de propriĂ©tĂ©s privĂ©es. Mieux vaut donc Ă©viter d’y accoster pour respecter la tranquillitĂ© des rĂ©sident.e.s, et t'informer sur les rampes de mises Ă  l'eau. Si tu veux prolonger ton sĂ©jour, le camping CarpeDiem Aventures, situĂ© tout prĂšs, propose diffĂ©rentes options d’hĂ©bergement, comme des chalets, des prĂȘts-Ă -camper et mĂȘme des tentes suspendues pour une expĂ©rience un peu diffĂ©rente. Tu peux aussi y louer des embarcations, que ce soit un canot, un kayak ou une planche Ă  pagaie, si tu n’as pas ton propre Ă©quipement. Bref, c’est une belle idĂ©e de dĂ©tour Ă  ajouter Ă  ton itinĂ©raire si tu cherches un endroit qui sort de l’ordinaire pour profiter pleinement de l’étĂ©. ### Le lac Edja Prix : Gratuit AccĂšs : Baig********nade et embarcations nautiques permises Adresse : Chemin du Lac Edja O., Blue Sea, QC Site Internet de la municipalitĂ© de Blue Sea
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7 road trips Ă  7 h 30 et moins de MontrĂ©al pour des vacances paradisiaques au bord de l'eau Pas besoin de voyager loin ni de bloquer des semaines de vacances pour dĂ©crocher cet Ă©tĂ©. À moins de sept heures et demie de route de MontrĂ©al, le QuĂ©bec et l’Ontario regorgent de petites villes au bord de l’eau qui donnent l’impression d’ĂȘtre ailleurs. **_À lire Ă©galement :_** 6 petites villes Ă  visiter en road trip au QuĂ©bec pour une escapade au bord de l'eau Tu veux organiser un _road trip_ oĂč tu montes le son, tu prends la route avec ta gang ou ta personne prĂ©fĂ©rĂ©e, et tu finis par te poser devant un lac Ă©clatant ou une plage qui vaut le dĂ©tour? On t’a sĂ©lectionnĂ© des destinations pleines de charme pour t’inspirer, que tu partes pour un long week-end ou quelques jours. Il ne reste plus qu’à choisir ton arrĂȘt et prendre le volant. ### Picton | Ontario > See on Instagram RĂ©gion : ComtĂ© de Prince Édouard, ON Temps de route Ă  partir de MontrĂ©al : 4 h Pourquoi tu dois y aller : Entre vignobles, pistes cyclables et petites boutiques d’antiquitĂ©s, le comtĂ© de Prince Édouard en Ontario a dĂ©jĂ  de quoi te remplir un itinĂ©raire complet. Ajoute Ă  ça une scĂšne gourmande bien dĂ©veloppĂ©e, et tu peux facilement enchaĂźner les dĂ©couvertes sans t’ennuyer. Mais le vrai coup de cƓur du coin, c’est sans doute le parc provincial Sandbanks, situĂ© Ă  Picton. LĂ -bas, le dĂ©cor change complĂštement : trois plages de sable blanc, de grandes dunes impressionnantes et des sentiers de randonnĂ©e qui traversent un paysage franchement spectaculaire. C’est l’endroit parfait pour passer des journĂ©es entiĂšres dehors. Et le plus surprenant, c’est l’ambiance. Pas besoin de quitter le Canada pour trouver un sentiment de dĂ©paysement : avec son sable doux et pĂąle, l’endroit donne presque l’impression d’ĂȘtre dans les CaraĂŻbes. Site Internet de Parcs Ontario ### Gananoque | Ontario > See on Instagram RĂ©gion : ComtĂ©s unis de Leeds et Grenville, ON Temps de route Ă  partir de MontrĂ©al : 2 h Pourquoi tu dois y aller : Souvent surnommĂ©e la Porte des Mille-Îles, Gananoque fait partie de ces petites villes ontariennes qui valent le dĂ©tour, surtout si tu aimes les dĂ©cors riverains pleins de charme. Sur place, tu peux simplement te promener dans les rues et profiter de l’ambiance, avec un cĂŽtĂ© presque intemporel qui donne l’impression de remonter quelques annĂ©es en arriĂšre. Et si la tempĂ©rature est de ton cĂŽtĂ©, les plages comme Joel Stone Beach, Landon Bay ou encore Grass Creek Park sont parfaites pour ralentir le rythme. CĂŽtĂ© sorties, la ville ne manque pas d’options non plus pendant l’étĂ©. Entre les musĂ©es comme le 1000 Islands History Museum et le Thousand Islands Boat Museum, ou encore le Thousand Islands Playhouse installĂ© directement au bord de l’eau, il y a de quoi occuper facilement tes journĂ©es. Pour en savoir plus sur Gananoque ### Port Dover | Ontario > See on Instagram RĂ©gion : Norfolk County, ON Temps de route Ă  partir de MontrĂ©al : 7 h 30 Pourquoi tu dois y aller : Avec ses airs de petite station balnĂ©aire et son accĂšs direct au lac ÉriĂ©, Port Dover est le genre d’endroit oĂč tu peux ralentir le rythme dĂšs ton arrivĂ©e. Ce qui frappe d’abord, c’est l’ambiance. Entre les terrasses, les restos chaleureux et les petites boutiques locales, le village invite Ă  prendre son temps. Tu peux facilement passer quelques heures Ă  flĂąner sans plan prĂ©cis. Cela dit, c'est la plage qui vole la vedette. Port Dover Beach se dĂ©marque avec son sable et ses palmiers, qui donnent presque l’impression d’ĂȘtre en voyage en Floride. Et comme le lac ÉriĂ© est le plus chaud de la province, c’est parfait pour profiter pleinement de la baignade. Si tu veux explorer un peu plus loin, Turkey Point et Long Point offrent aussi de belles options accessibles. Pour complĂ©ter le sĂ©jour, tu peux faire un tour au Port Dover Harbour Museum ou assister Ă  une piĂšce au Lighthouse Festival Theatre, histoire d’ajouter une touche culturelle Ă  ton escapade. Site Internet de Norfolk County ### Gracefield | QuĂ©bec > See on Instagram RĂ©gion : VallĂ©e-de-la-Gatineau, QC Temps de route Ă  partir de MontrĂ©al : 3 h Pourquoi tu dois y aller : Si tu cherches une destination qui sort de l’ordinaire pour un _road trip_ , le lac Pemichangan pourrait bien te surprendre. NichĂ© du cĂŽtĂ© de Gracefield, ce plan d’eau aux reflets Ă©meraude donne presque l’impression d’avoir changĂ© de province. Ce qui rend l’endroit aussi marquant, c’est la clartĂ© de l’eau. Avec les collines tout autour et les teintes vertes du lac, le dĂ©cor invite clairement Ă  ralentir et Ă  dĂ©crocher, que ce soit pour quelques heures ou tout un week-end. Sur l’eau, les possibilitĂ©s sont variĂ©es. Tu peux partir en _paddle board_ , explorer les petites Ăźles et les baies ou simplement profiter d’une baignade tranquille. C’est le genre de place oĂč tu prends ton temps sans te presser. Il faut toutefois planifier un minimum ton accĂšs. Certaines portions du rivage sont privĂ©es, mais des points comme le secteur Point Comfort ou le Club de chasse et pĂȘche de Gatineau permettent de mettre ton embarcation Ă  l’eau. Et si tu veux Ă©tirer le sĂ©jour, plusieurs chalets sont disponibles autour du lac. Site Internet du lac Pemichangan ### Crystal Beach | Ontario > See on Instagram RĂ©gion : Fort Erie, ON Temps de route Ă  partir de MontrĂ©al : 6 h 30 Pourquoi tu dois y aller : À Crystal Beach, Bay Beach attire avec son sable pĂąle, son eau claire et ce petit effet « Sud » qui mĂšne les touristes en Ontario. Mais une fois sur place, tu rĂ©alises vite que l’expĂ©rience ne se limite pas Ă  l’eau. AprĂšs quelques heures Ă  profiter du soleil, tu peux facilement te perdre dans les rues du coin, entre cafĂ©s, crĂšmeries, restos et petites boutiques qui donnent au secteur une vraie _vibe_ de village d’étĂ©. Avant mĂȘme d’y aller, il y a un dĂ©tail Ă  savoir : l’accĂšs Ă  la plage est contrĂŽlĂ©. La ville limite le nombre de visiteurs avec des laissez-passer journaliers, Ă  5 $ en semaine et 10 $ du vendredi au dimanche. Ça demande un peu de planification, mais ça rend aussi l’expĂ©rience plus agrĂ©able une fois sur place. Si tu cherches une idĂ©e de _road trip_ qui donne l’impression de t’évader sans quitter le pays, Crystal Beach s’impose. Le site Internet de Fort Erie ### Tadoussac | QuĂ©bec > See on Instagram RĂ©gion : CĂŽte-Nord, QC Temps de route Ă  partir de MontrĂ©al : 6 h Pourquoi tu dois y aller : Ce n’est pas tous les jours que tu peux marcher sur d’anciennes terrasses marines formĂ©es il y a des milliers d’annĂ©es. À Tadoussac, les dunes du secteur du Moulin-Ă -Baude offrent un dĂ©cor complĂštement diffĂ©rent de ce qu’on voit habituellement au QuĂ©bec. Avant mĂȘme d’arriver sur la plage, c’est la vue qui impressionne. Du haut des grandes pentes sablonneuses, l’estuaire du Saint-Laurent s’étire Ă  perte de vue, avec le vent salin et l’horizon qui donnent presque l’impression d’ĂȘtre ailleurs. Une fois en bas, le rythme change. Tu peux t’étendre sur le sable, marcher tranquillement le long de l’eau ou profiter du paysage sans rien faire de prĂ©cis. À marĂ©e basse, une chute se dĂ©voile dans la baie, ajoutant une touche inattendue Ă  l’endroit. Si l’eau te tente, prĂ©pare-toi mentalement : elle est froide, mĂȘme en plein Ă©tĂ©. Sinon, le sentier de l’Estuaire permet de prolonger la sortie avec une belle marche jusqu’à un point de vue sur les dunes et la forĂȘt. L’accĂšs est simple, Ă  quelques minutes seulement du village de Tadoussac, avec stationnement et aires pour pique-niquer. Et tant qu’à ĂȘtre dans le coin, tu peux en profiter pour explorer le reste : croisiĂšres aux baleines, sentiers, petites boutiques et attraits locaux. Site Internet de la municipalitĂ© de Tadoussac ### Notre-Dame-du-Portage | QuĂ©bec > See on Instagram RĂ©gion : Bas-Saint-Laurent, QC Temps de route Ă  partir de MontrĂ©al : 4 h 30 Pourquoi tu dois y aller : À Notre-Dame-du-Portage, il n’y a pas de grandes attractions tape-Ă -l’Ɠil, et c’est justement ce qui fait tout son charme. Ce petit village en bordure du fleuve Saint-Laurent mise sur la simplicitĂ©, avec une ambiance paisible qui te fait dĂ©crocher rapidement. Une marche le long du littoral, une balade Ă  vĂ©lo avec vue sur les montagnes de Charlevoix, ou un arrĂȘt au spa Le Nordet suffisent Ă  remplir une journĂ©e sans pression. Quand tu veux te rapprocher de l’eau, les options sont lĂ  sans ĂȘtre compliquĂ©es. Entre la plage, la piscine municipale chauffĂ©e Ă  l’eau salĂ©e et le quai, tu peux alterner entre dĂ©tente et baignade. Il est mĂȘme possible de partir en kayak ou en zodiac pour observer les bĂ©lugas, si tu veux ajouter une touche plus mĂ©morable Ă  ton passage. Et comme toute bonne escapade passe aussi par la table, le village propose quelques adresses conviviales oĂč prendre ton temps. Que ce soit pour une pizza ou un repas plus Ă©laborĂ©, tu trouves facilement un endroit oĂč t’installer. Pour prolonger l’expĂ©rience, dormir sur place fait toute la diffĂ©rence. Certaines auberges donnent directement sur le fleuve, avec des couchers de soleil qui valent le dĂ©tour Ă  eux seuls. Site Internet de Notre-Dame-du-Portage
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N.S. ban on entering woods was unreasonable: court A Nova Scotia Supreme Court judge says the provincial government made an unreasonable decision last year when it banned most people from entering the woods to prevent wildfires during an extreme drought. In a decision released Friday, Justice Jamie Campbell said the provincewide ban imposed on Aug. 5, 2025, did not meet the standard for reasonableness because the province failed to consider the impact on Charter rights. "It was not a fleeting or insignificant restriction," Campbell wrote. "It substantially affected peoples' lives." The ban prohibited "entry into the woods for the purposes of travelling, camping, fishing or picnicking or any other purpose, without a valid travel permit in all counties in Nova Scotia." Campbell’s judicial review found the travel ban limited the right of citizens to move freely within Canada — a right protected under Section 6 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. "The record shows no consideration having been given to that issue,” Campbell wrote. "The issue here is not the balancing of community safety and individual rights. It is about the decision-making process." While the government had considered the rights of commercial users by establishing a permit system for them, the judge found no consideration was given to the potential impact on the mobility rights of those who use the woods for purposes other than commercial gain. "The decision (to impose the ban) may have been justifiable had those rights and values been considered and balanced against government objectives at the time,” Campbell wrote. Campbell cited a Supreme Court of Canada decision informing lawmakers that when they make decisions that affect Charter rights, those rights must be addressed in a meaningful way. "That may be difficult to do in the context of a quickly evolving emergency," the judge wrote. "But with the benefit of hindsight, it might be something that can be considered before the next (emergency)." The judge's decision did not strike down the ban because it is no longer in effect. Last summer, Premier Tim Houston's government was under intense pressure to limit the damage caused by wildfires. In 2023, the province experienced its worst wildfire season on record, losing more than 200 homes to fires that also forced 22,000 people to flee their homes and businesses. A total of 220 wildfires scorched about 25,000 hectares of land that year. By the time the travel ban was imposed last August, all areas of the province were facing a high, very high or extreme risk of wildfire, with no rain in the forecast for the next 10 days. By late September, the month-long Long Lake wildfire in western Nova Scotia was finally brought under control after it had destroyed 20 homes and burned 84 square kilometres of land. The Lake George wildfire broke out Sept. 28 and raged out of control for two weeks, forcing the evacuation of 350 civic addresses near Aylesford, N.S. "This case 
 isn't about whether the Nova Scotia government had to act urgently to reduce the threat of further destructive fires," Campbell wrote. "It is about whether the travel ban covering the woods in the entire province 
 was within (its) legal authority." The ruling stems from a constitutional challenge filed by lawyers representing Nova Scotia resident Jeffrey Evely. He was fined more than $28,000 for deliberately violating the ban by walking into the woods near Sydney, N.S., and then posting a video on social media. Evely’s lawyers argued that Nova Scotia’s natural resources minister had exceeded his authority under the Forests Act because the ban was to vague for people to understand, the judge’s ruling said. “That is because it banned travel in all woods, not just designated areas within the woods,” the ruling says. The legal challenge was paid for by the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms. Evely issued a statement saying Canadians "have a sacred, civic duty to safeguard these rights and freedoms we’ve inherited for future generations 
. This decision is a win for the future of Canada.” Marty Moore, one of Evely’s lawyers, said the ruling confirms governments must respect fundamental freedoms, even during emergencies. “We hope the government of Nova Scotia, and other governments in Canada, heed this warning, and respect the individual rights of Canadians in their decisions," Moore said in a statement. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 18, 2026. _By Michael MacDonald | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved._
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Lutnick criticizes Canada's trade strategy U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick attacked Canada's trade strategy today, adding, "They suck." Lutnick was responding to a report in the Financial Post quoting Canada's former chief trade negotiator Steve Verheul saying time is on Canada's side in trade talks because the pressures on the U.S. will only increase. Lutnick said that is "the worst strategy" and the U.S. is "the consumer of the world." He went on to claim that Prime Minister Mark Carney "has a problem" with the U.S. and criticized his recent outreach to China. United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said earlier this month that he doesn't expect negotiations on the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade to be resolved by July 1. That is the deadline for the United States to notify Canada and Mexico about its plans for the trilateral trade pact, known as CUSMA. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 17, 2026. — With files from Kelly Geraldine Malone _By Catherine Morrison | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved._
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'Just politics': Champagne rejects Alto criticism Finance Minister Francois Philippe Champagne is brushing off Conservative calls for an investigation into his personal relationship with an Alto executive and the proposed high-speed rail project as "just politics." Michael Barrett, the Conservative ethics critic, is trying to get the ethics committee to summon Champagne and Ethics Commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein to answer questions. In September, Champagne recused himself from decisions about the high-speed rail project a month after his partner, Anne-Marie Gaudet, became an Alto vice-president. “As far as I'm concerned, I've been very, very transparent, very upfront in a sense that you don't need to take my words, but the words of the commissioner, who says not only there's no conflict, but he said there's no risk of conflict because Alto is a Crown corporation that reports to Parliament,” Champagne said during a media conference from Washington. Barrett pointed out Thursday that Champagne introduced the omnibus budget bill, which includes funding for Alto to work on the rail project. “Why wasn’t the bill with respect to the high-speed rail network act brought forward by the transport minister and not by the finance minister?” he said. The Conservatives want the ethics committee to examine decisions made by the government about Alto since Gaudet's hiring and accuse the Liberals of filibustering the request to prevent the study from happening. Alto is the Crown corporation responsible for the $90-billion high-speed rail project that would connect Toronto and Quebec City. Champagne said Friday he's been very transparent about his personal relationship and that Finckenstein has been clear that there is no conflict of interest in this case. “I've respected all the rules and that went even beyond what was suggested to me by the commissioner, to avoid any sense of potential or possible conflict of interest. So, you know, when you do all the right things you have to accept that the rest is just politics,” Champagne said. Champagne said that ultimately MPs on the committee will decide who they want to call as witnesses. Currently, the Bloc QuĂ©bĂ©cois holds the deciding vote on the ethics committee, with an even split between Liberals and Conservatives. But the balance of power may shift if the Liberals use their new majority government to change the makeup of committees. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 17, 2026. —With files from Sarah Ritchie. _By David Baxter | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved._
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Audit informed procurement reforms, Ottawa says A recent internal audit that outlined major problems in military procurement led to some of the changes to the system introduced under Prime Minister Mark Carney, the federal government said on Friday. A spokesperson for Stephen Fuhr, secretary of state for defence procurement, said the audit "helped inform" some of the policies being advanced through the new Defence Investment Agency. Spokesperson Laurent Blanchard said this agency has "already accelerated several procurements to equip the Canadian Armed Forces with the tools it needs to defend our sovereignty." The agency is a new government office, created last fall, to streamline decision making and improve military procurement. It has already been at the centre of a number of high-profile purchases, such as the acquisition of a half-dozen Bombardier Global 6500 jets. Blanchard credited the agency with speeding up the purchase of new modular assault rifles for the army by about two years. The internal National Defence audit, which was conducted from 2024 to 2025 and surveyed years of past audits, was published quietly online recently. It warned the complex and sluggish procurement system faces "persistent challenges," even though it is “evolving rapidly” under Carney's government. “Despite significant progress, the evaluation identified persistent challenges, such as disconnected databases, heavy oversight and excessive project documentation requirements,” the report said. Conservative defence critic James Bezan said Thursday it's "outrageous" the audit shows the military had to wait anywhere from nine to 27 years for a variety of major purchases. He said the Liberal government should not be adding new layers of bureaucracy such as the new procurement office. The office is currently housed within Public Services and Procurement Canada, but is expected to be spun off into a more powerful independent agency through coming legislation. The Liberal government has not yet spelled out what kind of changes it envisions for its future. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 17, 2026. _By Kyle Duggan | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved._
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World must grapple with AI risks: Macklem Global financial systems need to "come to grips" with the risks posed by rapid advances in artificial intelligence models like Anthropic's Mythos, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said on Friday. Developer Anthropic claims the upcoming Mythos model of its Claude AI is capable of quickly detecting long-hidden cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The model has not yet seen a wide commercial release, but major financial market players and regulators are still anxious about the technology's disruptive potential. Mythos was discussed at a meeting last week of the Bank of Canada’s financial sector resiliency group, which includes representatives from the finance department and major Canadian banks. U.S. officials have reportedly convened similar roundtables. Macklem told reporters during a call Friday from the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund's spring meetings that there has been a fair amount of discussion about the model at the forum. He confirmed he spoke to Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell about the U.S. approach. "I don't think anybody knows the full implications at this point. That's precisely what everybody's trying to get to the bottom of," Macklem said. He said policy-makers and financial institutions are still in "early discussions" about what Mythos means for the integrity of the global financial system. But Macklem emphasized that Mythos is not a one-off event and the nature of AI development means firms, regulators and policy-makers need to put plans in place to grapple with this rapidly evolving technology. Whether it's Mythos or another AI model, Macklem said, the ability of these new technologies to both expose and exploit vulnerabilities "puts a premium" on having strong cybersecurity protections in place. "We're going to need to come to grips with how we're going to manage this on an ongoing basis," he said. "The world's moving quickly. We need to keep up." Canada's AI Minister Evan Solomon said he was meeting with Anthropic officials earlier this week to discuss global concern about the new Mythos model. "Our No. 1 goal is to protect Canadians, Canadian data and our institutions, so we're very aware of it," he said Monday. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne was also in Washington for the IMF meetings and told reporters earlier in the day that Mythos has become a "test case" for how governments prepare for and react to new technologies. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 17, 2026. — with files from Anja Karadeglija _By Craig Lord | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved._
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Sikh activist warned of 'imminent' threat to life An associate of slain B.C. Sikh community leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar says police have alerted him of an "imminent" threat to his life. Narinder Singh Randhawa says in a sworn statement sent to The Canadian Press that he was first contacted by Surrey Police last Saturday, with an officer issuing the "duty to warn" notice over the phone. The Surrey, B.C., resident has been an organizer of rallies for the pro-Khalistan movement — which seeks the formation of an independent Sikh state within India — since at least 2023. Nijjar, a leader in the pro-Khalistan movement, was gunned down in Surrey outside his Sikh gurdwara that year, in a case Canadian authorities have linked to Indian agents, which India denies. Surrey Police say in an email they cannot confirm issuing a "duty to warn" notice, even if the potential target discloses the information publicly. In his statement, Randhawa says he received two calls from Surrey police, including one where an officer told him his "activism and participation in protests" could be the reason for the unspecified threat to his life. Randhawa says he believes his role in the rallies, including several outside the Indian consulate office in Vancouver, played a role in the threats. "Let it be clear — threats to my life will not stop me," he said in a text message. "I will continue the campaign, stronger and louder." Randhawa's statement says police called him on Saturday afternoon to tell him to meet officers in person who would issue him the "duty to warn." He says that when he told them he would be able to see them at 8 p.m., he was told "the threat to my life was imminent, police could not wait till the evening," so the notice was issued verbally over the phone. He says that in a second call on Monday, police did not provide specifics of the threats against him or who made it, only that there was "information regarding the threat from multiple law enforcement agencies, including RCMP." Nijjar's killing triggered a diplomatic row between Ottawa and New Delhi after then-prime minister Justin Trudeau said in the House of Commons that there was credible intelligence linking India's government to the June 18 shooting death. Relations have improved under Prime Minister Mark Carney, who earlier this year refused to say whether he believes India is still behind acts of foreign interference and transnational repression in Canada. Carney visited India from late February to early March. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 16, 2026. _Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved._
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This Canadian coin looks like a fancy silver penny but is worth way more than one cent There's a new Canadian coin that looks like a fancy silver penny. But it's worth way more than one cent, and costs more than a penny, too! The Royal Canadian Mint recently put out the Maple Leaf Forever — 1 oz. Pure Platinum Coin. It's part of the Maple Leaf Forever series that the Mint adds to each year. This new coin is crafted in 99.95% pure platinum, which makes it exclusive because platinum is thirty times rarer than gold. The reverse side of the coin was designed by Canadian artist Lisa Thompson Khan. It features a single red maple leaf in a reimagining of Canada's iconic emblem to elevate the familiar image to a modern work of art. This maple leaf shines and appears to pulsate when it catches the light because of pulsating technology. There are hundreds of submillimetre-scale mirrors within the maple leaf to reflect light in a way that creates the illusion of movement. It resembles the Canadian penny because that coin also features maple leaves in motion. While this new coin has similar design features to the penny, it's worth way more than that. It has a face value of $300! Reverse of Maple Leaf Forever 1 oz. Pure Platinum Coin.Royal Canadian Mint The obverse of the coin features an effigy of King Charles III that was designed by Canadian artist Steven Rosati. It also has engravings of "CHARLES III," "D. G. REX," and "300 DOLLARS" around the edges. Obverse of Maple Leaf Forever 1 oz. Pure Platinum Coin.Royal Canadian Mint There is an extremely limited mintage of 425 coins. You won't be able to find this coin in your change, and it'll cost you a lot of money to get. The Maple Leaf Forever — 1 oz. Pure Platinum Coin has a massive $6,999.95 price tag! _This article's cover image was used for illustrative purposes only._
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Military purchasing hurdles ‘persistent’: audit An internal federal government audit delivered late last year warned that the work of buying and upgrading military technology was still being plagued by bureaucratic hurdles. The report comes as the federal government forges ahead with reforms meant to speed up purchases of military equipment. The review began in the waning days of former prime minister Justin Trudeau's government and was delivered in late 2025. The evaluation found "persistent challenges" in certain parts of the procurement system, even though it is “evolving rapidly” under Prime Minster Mark Carney's government. Carney’s government has been moving to accelerate procurement spending to meet steep annual spending commitments to the NATO alliance, and to advance large priority purchases down the field. The audit warned many bureaucrats remained risk-averse and that even uncomplicated projects tended to take a decade to complete. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 16, 2026. _By The Canadian Press | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved._
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AI content should be labelled: committee A House of Commons committee says the government should require that content generated by artificial intelligence be clearly labelled. The members of Parliament on the committee are calling for standardized labels for AI content that are visible and that the public can understand. The committee says the requirement should apply to all relevant sectors, including digital platforms and broadcasters. It says labelling would help preserve the integrity of Canada’s information and cultural ecosystem. AI labelling is among 13 recommendations in a report released this week by the committee, following a study of the impacts of artificial intelligence on the cultural sector. It says most of the testimony it heard expressed "profound concerns" about how AI could threaten the long-term viability of the creative sector. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 16, 2026. _By Anja Karadeglija | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved._
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Ce tout petit village en Ontario donne l’impression de se promener dans les rues de Londres Voyager en Europe fait rĂȘver, mais avec la conversion du dollar Ă  l'euro et les prix des vols, une alternative pourrait te permettre de te sentir dĂ©payser, sans quitter le pays. En Ontario, un petit village pittoresque a tout pour te charmer, alors que rues pavĂ©es, bĂątiments ancestraux et petites boutiques chaleureuses t'y attendent. **_À lire Ă©galement :_** Ce coin magnifique de l'Ontario est LE road trip pour te faire oublier que tu es au Canada SituĂ© Ă  moins de sept heures de _road trip de MontrĂ©al,_ ce joyau cachĂ© propose une ambiance europĂ©enne qui te donnera l’impression d’avoir mis les pieds dans un dĂ©cor digne de l’Angleterre. > See on Instagram Ainsi, Village Square est une charmante destination situĂ©e Ă  Burlington, Ă  environ une heure de Toronto. Selon son site web, l’endroit a Ă©tĂ© « conçu et amĂ©nagĂ© pour recrĂ©er l’atmosphĂšre d’une place de village du tournant du siĂšcle », avec des Ă©lĂ©ments comme des rues pavĂ©es et une cabine tĂ©lĂ©phonique rouge qui ajoutent une touche europĂ©enne bien marquĂ©e. Lors d'un sĂ©jour, on peut autant y dĂ©couvrir des boutiques de cigares que des salons et des chocolateries, et elle est dĂ©crite comme « un paradis pour les amateur.rice.s de gastronomie », selon Hamilton Halton Brant. > See on Instagram Pour une expĂ©rience britannique authentique, tu peux te rendre au The Dickens, oĂč « les meilleurs plats de pub de Burlington t’attendent ». Tu peux aussi t’offrir un dĂ©lice sucrĂ© chez Lola Choco Bar and Sweet House, ou savourer un cafĂ© chaud chez Tamp Coffee Co. Et pour les fans de dĂ©ambulation en plein air? Le secteur se trouve Ă  quelques pas de Spencer Smith Park, oĂč tu peux profiter de vues sur le lac et admirer de magnifiques cerisiers en fleurs au printemps. > See on Instagram C'est donc un endroit Ă  mettre sur ta _bucket list_ des trĂ©sors Ă  explorer Ă  travers le Canada, tout en ayant une expĂ©rience digne d'un autre continent. Site Internet de Village Square Burlington
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NDP gets parliamentary funding boost The cash-strapped federal NDP is getting a $670,000 financial boost. Members of the other main political parties on the Board of Internal Economy have decided to grant the parliamentary funds, even though the NDP does not have official party status. As first reported by Politico Canada, the rules were quietly changed in a document that outlines MP pay and funding for the year, reducing the benchmark for a party to receive House officer funding from 12 seats to six — the number of MPs in the NDP caucus. NDP parliamentary leader Don Davies says the money will be used to hire research and support staff to help the caucus carry out its duties. Davies advocated for the NDP to get an exemption to the funding rule last year, after they elected just seven members and did not receive this funding as a result. Davies says this funding is based on how many MPs were elected at the start of Parliament, so it won't be lost if Quebec NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice exits federal politics to join Quebec Solidaire. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 15, 2026. _By David Baxter | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved._
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B.C. drug lab bust among the largest in Canada RCMP say the cleanup of an illicit drug-production superlab in British Columbia's Fraser Valley cost hundreds of thousands of dollars after the initial bust where 40 kilograms of fentanyl and its analogs were discovered along with 5,000 kilograms of chemicals used to make more drugs. Police in Chilliwack arrested two men last October, but they say the dangers of dismantling the lab and analysis of the drugs took a significant amount of time. Specialized resources, including Health Canada chemists and the RCMP's clandestine lab enforcement team, were brought in to make sure investigators and the neighbouring public were safe when the drugs and chemicals were removed. In addition to the fentanyl, several other illicit drugs were also collected, including kilos of MDMA and methamphetamine. The latest seizure is similar to one of the biggest drug production busts in Canada, when 54 kilograms of fentanyl or its analogs were uncovered in an October 2024 raid of what RCMP said was "a massive drug superlab" in Falkland, B.C. A year-end report from Canada's Fentanyl Czar Kevin Brosseau says more than 550 kilograms of fentanyl and analogs were seized countrywide last year. Police arrested 35-year-old Justin Fauth and 37-year-old Carlos Martinez in connection with the latest seizures on Oct. 3, 2025 and both remain in custody and before the courts. Investigators say in a linked chain of events they also seized another 50 kilograms of fluorofentanyl last November, which is believed to have originated from the Chilliwack drug lab. Upper Fraser Valley RCMP say the "safe handling, dismantling, and analysis of the substances and equipment seized" took "a significant amount of time" because of the lab's "inherent dangers." Supt. Darren Pankratz, commanding officer of the Upper Fraser Valley RCMP, says the cleaning of the lab was complex and hazardous. “Investigations like this demonstrate our ongoing commitment to targeting those responsible and working with our partners to reduce the presence of dangerous drugs in Chilliwack," he says. "Public safety remains at the forefront of everything we do.” This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 15, 2026. _By Wolfgang Depner | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved._
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Canada's 'most beautiful' university campuses were revealed and so many are by water The Canadian universities with the "most beautiful" campuses were revealed. These places have ocean views, historical limestone architecture, forests, walking trails, and more. Narcity recently posted on Facebook and asked which university in Canada has the most beautiful campus. With more than 300 comments and 30 universities named, it seems like there are a lot of pretty university campuses in Canada. The most beautiful campus is the University of British Columbia, according to Canadians. It's located at the western tip of the Point Grey Peninsula in Vancouver and spans more than 400 hectares. The campus is surrounded by forest on three sides and the ocean on the fourth. There are mountains on the other side of the water that you can see from campus. "You can't beat a campus that is right next to the ocean," someone commented. Another person told Narcity that being able to see the Pacific Ocean and the North Shore Mountains from campus makes it a beautiful spot. > See on Instagram Western University is ranked as the second most beautiful university campus in Canada. Located in London, Ontario, the campus spans more than 1,300 acres with lots of green space and historic architecture. "London is called the Forest City for a reason," one person commented. "Lovely and green." > See on Instagram The third most beautiful university campus is Queen's University, according to Canadians. Located in Kingston, Ontario, it's along the shores of Lake Ontario and has old limestone architecture and an arboretum with rare and unique trees. Someone told Narcity that Queen's is the most beautiful campus, especially during the spring season when the tulips are in bloom, because of how the colours contrast with the limestone architecture. > See on Instagram McGill University is fourth in this ranking of beautiful campuses. The downtown campus in Montreal has more than 100 buildings of various architectural styles and is located at the foot of Mount Royal. A few people commented that Mount Royal being the backdrop of the campus makes it a beautiful place. > See on Instagram Royal Roads University in Victoria, B.C., rounds out the top five of this most beautiful university campuses ranking. The university's Colwood campus is a national historic site and surrounded by gardens, trails, and old-growth forests. It's on the shores of the Pacific Ocean and has views of the Olympic Mountain range in Washington state. "Hatley Castle, Esquimalt Lagoon, Japanese and Italian gardens, the list goes on," someone commented. > See on Instagram Here are the rest of the universities in the top 10 of this ranking: * Bishop's University — _6th_ * Acadia University and Trent University — _tied for 7th_ * University of Toronto — _8th_ * University of Victoria — _9th_ * Simon Fraser University, St. Francis Xavier University and University of Saskatchewan — _tied for 10th_ "Bishop's makes you travel to an old countryside village in England," someone commented. Another person said Trent is "gorgeous" because it's in nature and has a river running through campus. Canadians told Narcity that the University of Toronto has "beautiful historic buildings" and a campus that's nice for walking. Just missing out on the top 10, the University of New Brunswick, the University of Guelph and Mount Allison University are tied for 11th in this ranking. Then, Carleton University, York University, University of Windsor, Dalhousie University and McMaster University are tied for 12th. After that, these campuses were only mentioned a few times: University of Alberta, UniversitĂ© Laval, Brock University, Nipissing University, Memorial University of Newfoundland, University of Waterloo, University of Winnipeg, University of Toronto Mississuaga and UniversitĂ© de MontrĂ©al.
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BC United dormant, but money keeps coming in It was a once-dominant force in British Columbia politics, but for more than a year and a half the party formerly known as the BC Liberals has been dormant — at least in the public eye. Now, a scandal over dirty tricks in the run-up to the 2024 provincial election has put the party that changed its name to BC United back into the spotlight, and under scrutiny for its ongoing influence on the B.C. political scene. The party's annual financial report filed with Elections BC**** reveals that BC United continued to rake in donations made both wittingly and unwittingly, despite withdrawing all its candidates and folding up its tent in August 2024. Last week, the independent election overseer fined BC United $4,500 for a campaign of pre-election falsehoods targeting the B.C. Conservatives. BC United's president, former MLA Ben Stewart, said the fate of the party won't be decided until after the Conservatives decide on their next leader, even as some in the official Opposition complain about former BC United figures' ongoing efforts to sway the vote. Stewart, a veteran of B.C.'s Okanagan wine industry, said he and other party executives are watching and waiting to see the outcome of the Conservative race. "I hope that there's a great showing and strong outcome in terms of this leadership race, and we can move on," Stewart said. "I would say that there is no plan at the present time to do anything with the brand in terms of running candidates in the next election, unless something — I mean, that'll be up to the executive to decide. They have not made that decision yet. "We don't want to get in the way of what's happening with the leadership race in the B.C. Conservatives." Stewart didn't say who the United team preferred to see as Conservative leader — but leading contenders include BC United stalwarts Caroline Elliott and MLA Peter Milobar. Rival candidates and former Conservative leader John Rustad have meanwhile expressed concern about the more-centrist United camp taking over the Conservatives from within. It's a fear that has persisted for some since United leader Kevin Falcon stood beside Rustad on Aug. 28, 2024, to announce his party's withdrawal from the election. Despite Falcon urging voters to support Conservative candidates, BC United didn't dissolve. Longtime United supporter Aly Devji, CEO of a seniors care home in Langley, B.C., is one of more than 300 people who donated to the party in 2025. The party took in more than $150,000 last year, as detailed in the party's annual financial report filed with Elections BC. The fact that the vast majority of donations were recorded on the 20th of each month suggests they were being made automatically, some without the donor's knowledge. Devji said he didn't know his monthly donations continued last year, only finding out from a reporter. The discovery prompted him to search his credit card statements to figure out which one was being charged. "I'm surprised and I'm disappointed about how all that went down, but it is what it is," Devji said. He said he'd be contacting his neighbour, Conservative MLA Ian Paton, formerly with BC United, to help sort out and stop the payments. David Hoff, a government relations executive with construction company Ledcor, also kept up his donations to the party in 2025, but did so knowingly. Hoff said he's had friends work for various political parties in B.C., calling such work a "big sacrifice" that produces more losers than winners. "I didn't want the people involved to be abandoned (no severance, etc.) or their vendors to get burned," Hoff said in an online message. "Think of it like buying a ticket for a Canucks hockey game right now. You would do so because you love the game, or a particular player, or maybe you can get it at a discount." Stewart said BC United still had obligations to comply with election rules and pay its bills. "Essentially what the BC United party decided was that they were not going to run candidates in the 2024 election," he said. "That didn't preclude the fact that we had expenses and other things." The party, he said, sold its software used to manage its membership rolls and it was licensed to the B.C. Conservatives, taking in $800,000 to go toward outstanding debts. The membership names and information was not part of the sale, he said. Falcon, who is Elliott's brother-in-law, remains BC United's leader. Stewart said he hasn't spoken to Falcon in months, and is unaware of his post-politics activities and feelings about the party's trajectory. "I'm sure he has lots of feelings about it. Honestly, I haven't talked to him about it, so I tell you what, I can't help you even find him," Stewart said. "He would like to, you know, not be the leader." While many Conservative MLAs and supporters are former BC United members, the dirty tricks scandal has renewed bad blood between some. The investigation by Elections BC that set off the fine found BC United hired an Alberta-based firm called Sovereign North Strategies Inc., which set up a website "firejohnrustad.ca" and sent out a mailer making false allegations against MLA Teresa Wat. The website falsely purported to be the work of disgruntled Conservatives. Rustad believes it may have cost his party the election, which brought the party to within three seats of victory. He said in an interview that Falcon has "gone underground when it comes to politics, although he is on a daily basis making phone calls to support his sister-in-law, Caroline Elliott." He said Elections BC had pointed the finger at United campaign workers for the "incredibly machiavellian" website and mail out, but he believes the party's leadership, including Falcon, was aware. "He actually had the gall to say that Caroline Elliott winning the leadership of the Conservative Party would complete his vision of the transformation from the old BC Liberals," Rustad said. Anthony Koch, Caroline Elliott's director of communications, said Tuesday that Rustad's comments appeared based on a "spoof" news release from April Fool's day that claimed Falcon had endorsed Elliott, and in fact Falcon had no official or unofficial role in Elliott's campaign. Rustad said in a text message he didn't know about the release, and said "organizers and business people have told me Falcon called them and encouraged them to support Caroline's campaign." Elections BC said "evidence confirms" former BC United campaign manager Mark Werner, his then-deputy Adam Wilson, and Sovereign North "organized" the campaign of falsehoods. But Werner said in an interview last week that he had no knowledge of it, and though the election regulator said it tried speaking with him, he never heard from them despite his contact information being easily found online. Werner said he was still upset about how Falcon abandoned the party's 2024 campaign. "I was very bitter about what Kevin did at the time, shutting down the campaign," he said. "When that happened — I was, you know, disgusted by it." Two days after Werner's interview with The Canadian Press, Milobar announced that Werner was out as his Conservative leadership campaign manager. The sequence of events leading to BC United dissolving its campaign still bothered Werner. "When you get up and you tell everybody we're going to win and you raise a bunch of money but you already know that the party is going to shut down, I don't think that's very cool," Werner said of Falcon. He said Falcon's involvement in Elliott's campaign is well known among members. "He's actively involved in Caroline's campaign. We know that. He's working the phones, fundraising," he said. "I've heard a negative reaction by a lot of them because of what happened with BC United." Falcon could not be reached for comment. For Stewart, the Elections BC penalty came as a surprise and the party executive was planning to meet to discuss a possible appeal. He said it was a "bit of a black eye" on the style of campaign run by Werner. Stewart said in the meantime the party is just "trying to find our way forward," amid buzz about a potential provincial election even while the Conservative leadership race is ongoing. "Do things get any more crazier?," Stewart said. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 14, 2026. _By Darryl Greer | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved._
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CBSA launches dumping probe of Chinese plywood The Canada Border Services Agency has launched a probe to determine if plywood is being subsidized or sold at unfair prices in Canada. A news release from the agency says the investigation began on April 10 and focuses on imports from producers operating in or exporting from China. It says the practices can harm Canadian industries by undercutting Canadian prices and undermining fair competition. The investigation comes after a complaint was filed by Columbia Forest Products and the Canadian Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association, which say they've faced lost sales, poor financial results and reduced employment. The CBSA and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal are both involved in investigations of Chinese plywood. The tribunal will issue its decision by June 9, while the CBSA's probe into unfair prices will reach a preliminary decision by July 9. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 14, 2026. _By Catherine Morrison | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved._
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Ottawa's spring economic update set for April 28 Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the federal government will table its spring economic update on April 28. It is expected to show how Canada's fiscal position has evolved since the 2025 budget was tabled last fall, and how global shocks like the war in Iran are affecting the federal government's forecasts. In November, the Liberals projected the federal deficit would rise to $78.3 billion in the last fiscal year, with smaller deficits to follow through to 2030. That spending plan promised to shrink the deficit as a share of GDP and balance the operating side of the budget within three years, but abandoned the previous fiscal anchor of a declining debt-to-GDP ratio. Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged to trim day-to-day government expenses and ramp up spending on defence, infrastructure and home building as part of a broader move to reduce reliance on the United States. The spring economic update will also factor in promises made since the fall, including a boost to the GST benefit and a new plan to waive the federal fuel excise tax until Labour Day. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 14, 2026. _By Craig Lord | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved._
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Ces rues de MontrĂ©al seront fermĂ©es aux voitures dĂšs ce printemps : Voici lesquelles Avec le retour du soleil, MontrĂ©al reprend ses habitudes : ses plus belles rues se transforment en zones sans voitures, au grand bonheur des piĂ©ton.ne.s et des terrasses. Ce printemps ne fait pas exception, alors que les fermetures s'enchaĂźneront d'avril Ă  octobre et certaines artĂšres sont dĂ©jĂ  hors limites pour les automobilistes. **_À lire Ă©galement : Voici le salaire parfait pour te permettre une maison Ă  QuĂ©bec sans te ruiner ce mois-ci_** Que tu habites la mĂ©tropole ou que tu prĂ©vois t'y pointer en char, mieux vaut te faire une idĂ©e du portrait avant de partir. Avec autant de rues bloquĂ©es aux vĂ©hicules, le mĂ©tro ou le bus risque fort de devenir ton option de choix. Voici les artĂšres parmi les plus populaires qui sont concernĂ©es : **Place Jacques-Cartier** * Du 15 avril au 29 octobre 2026 **Places D'Youville et Royale** * Du 3 juin au 1er septembre **Avenue du MusĂ©e** * Entre la rue Sherbrooke Ouest et l'avenue du Docteur-Penfield * Du 1er juin au 16 octobre **Rue Sainte-Catherine Est** * Dans le Village, entre la rue Saint-Hubert et l'avenue Papineau * Du 15 mai au 12 octobre **Avenue Bernard** * Entre les rues Wiseman et Bloomfield * 23 mai au 20 septembre **Avenue Duluth Est** * Entre le boulevard Saint-Laurent et la rue Saint-Hubert * Du 18 juin au 12 octobre **Avenue Mont-Royal** * Saint-Laurent Ă  Saint-Denis * du 28 mai au 12 octobre * Saint-Denis Ă  De Lorimier * du 28 mai au 7 septembre **Place De Castelnau** * Entre l'avenue De GaspĂ© et la rue Saint-Denis * À confirmer **Promenade Wellington** * Entre la rue RĂ©gina et la 6e Avenue * À confirmer **Promenade Ontario** * Entre le boulevard Pie-IX et la rue Darling * À confirmer **Rue Saint-Paul Est** * Entre la rue du MarchĂ©-Bonsecours et le boulevard Saint-Laurent * Du 15 avril au 29 octobre **Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest** * Dans le Quartier des spectacles, entre la rue De Bleury et le boulevard Saint-Laurent * Jusqu'Ă  la fin de l'Ă©tĂ© Dans la plupart des cas, les fermetures dĂ©butent quelques jours avant les dates officielles afin de permettre l'installation des amĂ©nagements. Prends-le en compte dans ta planification! _Des outils d'IA peuvent avoir Ă©tĂ© utilisĂ©s pour soutenir la crĂ©ation ou la distribution de ce contenu ; cependant, il a Ă©tĂ© soigneusement Ă©ditĂ© et vĂ©rifiĂ© par un membre de l'Ă©quipe Ă©ditoriale de Narcity. Pour plus d'informations sur l'utilisation de l'IA, nos normes et notre Ă©thique journalistique, veuillez consulter la page Normes Éditoriales de Narcity._
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AI minister meeting with Anthropic over Mythos Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says he will be meeting with senior leadership from Anthropic on Tuesday in response to global concerns about the company’s new AI model. Solomon says he’s working in close collaboration with Canadian cybersecurity officials. He says his top goal is to protect Canadian data and institutions. Anthropic says while it will not release its Mythos AI model to the public, it already has identified thousands of previously unknown vulnerabilities in every major operating system and browser. Reuters reported that the U.S. treasury secretary called a meeting with major Wall Street banks about the cyber risk posed by Mythos, while the Financial Times reported British financial regulators are holding urgent talks. Mythos was discussed at a meeting of the Bank of Canada’s financial sector resiliency group on Friday, a spokesperson for the central bank said. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 13, 2026. — With files from Craig Lord _By Anja Karadeglija | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved._
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DRIPA pause won't trigger B.C. election The prospect of an early election in British Columbia is receding after the government announced that legislation to suspend parts of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act will no longer be a confidence vote. Premier David Eby said last week that he was staking his government on the passage of the legislation, but NDP house leader Mike Farnworth says it won't go before the legislature this week, and when it does it won't be a confidence measure. Farnworth says NDP legislator Joan Phillip, who is Indigenous, has indicated she is unable to vote for the bill, which has garnered widespread opposition from First Nations leaders, including Phillip's husband, Grand Chief Stewart Phillip. The NDP has a one seat majority in the legislature, and Farnworth says the government is still looking for a "path forward" on the legislation, but adds that it is "nonsense" to suggest that Eby has lost the confidence of the house. Eby has said the declaration act, known as DRIPA, poses significant legal peril to the province, after it was interpreted in a recent court decision to mean it should be incorporated into B.C. laws "with immediate legal effect." Farnworth says the legislation to pause DRIPA, which is based on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, will be tabled during the current spring legislative session. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 13, 2026 _By Wolfgang Depner | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved._
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