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The Canadian Press
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Ottawa’s ‘failure’ to disclose attack on military in Kuwait ‘shameful’: Tory MP
OTTAWA — Conservative defence critic James Bezan said it’s “really shameful” the Liberal government did…
New government bill would help police, spy service probe online activities
OTTAWA — Proposed legislation would give police and Canada’s spy service new powers to investigate…
Carney travelling to Yellowknife, Norway for defence-focused northern trip
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is again heading overseas, this time to Norway to…
Vancouver Lapu Lapu event set for April 19, a year after deadly attack
VANCOUVER — Advocacy group Filipino BC has announced that it will host its annual Lapu…
Niagara chair resigns after accusations of owning signed copy of Hitler’s ‘Mein Kampf’
An Ontario government appointee has resigned as chair of the Niagara Region after being accused…
Carney to meet with King Charles while in United Kingdom
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to meet with King Charles while he’s…
Overdose deaths down 10% in January as 150 die from toxic drugs, coroner says
VICTORIA — The BC Coroners Service says 150 people died from toxic drugs across the…
Canada’s wheelchair curling team finishes round robin unbeaten at Paralympics
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO — Canada’s wheelchair curling team finished a perfect 9-0 in round-robin play with…
Conservatives introduce bill to create self-defence law for home invasions
OTTAWA — The Conservatives are pushing for changes to the Criminal Code they say would…
Ottawa rushing hate crimes bill without addressing concerns: civil liberties’ group
OTTAWA — The Canadian Civil Liberties Association says the government is rushing its hate crimes…
Here’s what the Liberals’ new bill on ‘lawful access’ for police and spies would do
OTTAWA — The federal government has tabled legislation in the House of Commons it says…
Varsho drives in three but Blue Jays lose 8-5 to Phillies in spring training
CLEARWATER — Toronto starter CJ Van Eyk gave up six runs in 2 1/3 innings…
High energy weather brings violent winds, knocks out power, shuts route in B.C.
VANCOUVER — An unusual low-pressure system moving in from the Pacific brought extreme winds and…
Mexican official says Canada is ‘a fundamental’ part of the CUSMA trade bloc
OTTAWA — As American officials consider cutting separate deals with both countries, Mexico says Canada…
B.C. reaches deal with professional employees in lengthy labour dispute
VICTORIA — A tentative agreement has been reached with about 1,900 foresters, engineers, lawyers, geoscientists…
‘I wish I could go back in time’: Man apologizes for fatal Vancouver café stabbing
VANCOUVER — A man accused of a fatal stabbing on a Vancouver café patio nearly…
Crown says two men accused ‘shot to kill’ in drive-by that left Montreal teen dead
MONTREAL — The two men charged with murdering a 15-year-old girl in a drive-by shooting…
Métis National Council signs agreement with Northwest Territory Métis Nation
OTTAWA — The Métis National Council has signed an agreement with the Northwest Territory Métis…
Myles Gray death shows police need regional training centres on use of force: expert
VANCOUVER — An expert on police use of force is recommending regional training centres for…
Some B.C. appraisers adding land-claims clause after Aboriginal title court case
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VICTORIA — An organization representing about 1,200 appraisers in British Columbia says some of its…
Staff injured at Williams Lake, B.C., school placed into hold and secure
WILLIAMS LAKE — A middle school in the B.C. Interior was placed in a hold…
Canada’s Mboko out of Indian Wells after quarterfinal loss to Sabalenka
INDIAN WELLS — Canada’s Victoria Mboko was eliminated from the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday…
Canada faces United States in first-ever World Baseball Classic playoff appearance
Canada’s first-ever appearance in the World Baseball Classic’s playoffs won’t be easy. The Canadians will…
Canada promises $37 million in humanitarian aid for civilians in Lebanon
OTTAWA — The Carney government is promising more than $37 million in humanitarian aid for…