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Canada continues to fall behind on building up EV charging network: experts
OTTAWA — Canada continues to fall behind on efforts to build up a network of…

Quebec government reassigns head of auto insurance board amid scandal
QUÉBEC — The Quebec government has reassigned the president and CEO of the province’s auto…

Quebec won’t accept some applications for sponsorship of immigrants until 2026
MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it won’t accept new applications from residents who want…

Ottawa’s national security review, shutdown order ‘procedurally unfair’: Hikvision
OTTAWA — A Chinese maker of surveillance camera systems says the national security review process…

Wisconsin and Minnesota Republicans call on Canada to curb wildfire smoke
WASHINGTON — Six Republican lawmakers have sent a letter to Canada’s ambassador calling for action…

Texas flood to create safety planning ‘ripple effect’ at Canadian camps: organizers
EDMONTON — Canadian summer camp organizers say they expect a ripple effect of bolstered emergency…

Defence expected to find operational savings even as its budget balloons
OTTAWA — The Department of National Defence will not be spared from Prime Minister Mark…

Armed forces needs to strengthen screening to weed out extremists: expert
OTTAWA — Terror charges laid against members of the Canadian Armed Forces over an alleged…

The Conservative party raised a record amount in 2024 — and spent even more
OTTAWA — The Conservative party’s spending outstripped its record fundraising total in 2024 as it…

Three people stabbed in serious assault at Calgary Stampede: police
CALGARY — Police say they are looking for suspects after three people were stabbed at…

Vaccination rates among children in Maritimes are too low to stop spread of measles
FREDERICTON — At least three out of the four Atlantic provinces have released data revealing…

Envoy says Canada is coming closer to recognizing Palestinian statehood
OTTAWA — The Palestinian ambassador to Canada says she feels Ottawa is on the brink…

In the news today: Ottawa to miss daycare deadline, Atlantic measles vax rate low
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…

Report says all B.C. events should get risk review, in wake of festival tragedy
VANCOUVER — Terry Yung says that when he attends Vancouver’s Chinatown Festival this weekend, he’ll…

Ottawa set to miss 2026 deadline for establishing $10-a-day child care: report
OTTAWA — Ottawa is expected to miss its 2026 deadline to implement $10-a-day child care…