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In the news: Carney says Canada entering ‘new era of relations’ with China
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
B.C. to end drug decriminalization project, after ‘challenging’ three-year-experiment
British Columbia won’t be renewing its agreement with Health Canada that allowed for the decriminalization…
Canada’s Victoria Mboko upsets Madison Keys, advances to Adelaide semifinals
ADELAIDE — Canada’s Victoria Mboko has earned a spot in yet another semifinal. The 19-year-old…
Canada’s Marina Stakusic, Liam Draxl through to main draw at Australian Open
MELBOURNE — Canada’s Marina Stakusic and Liam Draxl have earned their spots in the main…
Almost one in three Canadians say U.S. might try to invade Canada: poll
OTTAWA — Following the recent U.S. military intervention in Venezuela, a new poll suggests almost…
Alberta government to review Calgary water main breaks, demands documents
CALGARY — The Alberta government has launched a review of Calgary’s water main ruptures and…
Five topics other than trade that could come up during Carney’s China visit
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Beijing this week for meetings with President…
Researchers concerned after endangered whooping cranes test positive for bird flu
SASKATOON — A wildlife biologist says it’s deeply concerning that two dead members of a…
Police watchdog probes fatal shooting of woman in Burnaby, B.C.
SURREY — British Columbia’s police watchdog says it is investigating the fatal shooting of a…
‘Staggering’ disparity as Indigenous adults overrepresented in prisons by 10 times
VANCOUVER — A new report by Statistics Canada says Indigenous adults were incarcerated at a…
Quick quotes: Quebec Premier François Legault announces resignation
QUÉBEC — Tributes to departing Quebec Premier François Legault started coming in from across the…
Campbell-era minister Iain Black joining B.C. Conservative leadership race
VICTORIA — Iain Black, a former minister in the British Columbia government of Gordon Campbell,…
Vancouver Goldeneyes forward Sarah Nurse eager to defend Olympic gold with Canada
VANCOUVER — Sarah Nurse realized early in the Professional Women’s Hockey League season that she…
Timeline of B.C.’s three-year drug decriminalization pilot project
British Columbia’s three-year pilot project that decriminalized the possession of small amounts of illicit drugs…
For Chinese media, Carney’s visit appears to be small potatoes compared to Trudeau’s
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to China appears to have been greeted by Chinese media…
CFL rules committee proposes end to regular-season tie games
The CFL rules committee wants to eliminate tie games during the regular-season. The committee is…
Canadian men to host Uzbekistan in June 1 friendly in Edmonton ahead of World Cup
The Canadian men’s soccer team is returning to Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium, although this time it’s…
B.C. settles prison solitary confinement lawsuit for $60 million
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government has settled a class-action lawsuit for up to $60…
Nick Taylor ready to defend Sony Open crown at Hawaii’s Waiʻalae Country Club
Waiʻalae Country Club has become a home away from home for Canada’s Nick Taylor. The…
Vancouver FC removes interim tag, names Martin Nash head coach through 2027
LANGLEY — Martin Nash is officially the head coach of Vancouver FC. The Canadian Premier…
Charlie Angus says NDP leadership not an ‘entry level position,’ endorses McPherson
OTTAWA — Former Ontario MP Charlie Angus says leading the party is not an “entry…
Prime Minister Mark Carney looks to reset Canada-China relationship in Beijing
BEIJING — Prime Minister Mark Carney landed in Beijing on Wednesday for the first visit…
Eloy Jimenez one of five Toronto Blue Jays free-agent signings
TORONTO — Designated hitter Eloy Jimenez was one of five free agents the Toronto Blue…
Business groups urge Alberta to scrap new wine levy
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CALGARY — Industry groups are urging the Alberta government to repeal a new tax on…