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The Canadian Press
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VPD officers could have de-escalated encounter ending in Myles Gray’s death: expert
VANCOUVER — A police use-of-force expert has told a public hearing that Vancouver police officers…
Conservative Leader Poilievre travelling to U.S. to discuss autos, energy
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is heading to the United States for several days…
Canadian women’s basketball team drops FIBA World Cup qualifying opener to Turkey
ISTANBUL — Bridget Carleton scored a game-high 24 points as Canada erased a 19-point deficit,…
King Charles ‘expressed his concern’ over Alberta separatism in meeting: grand chief
EDMONTON — The grand chief of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations says King…
Canadian cross-country skiers Arendz and Hudak win bronze medals at Paralympics
LAGO — It was a battle for Mark Arendz, but he managed to squeeze another…
Tumbler Ridge MP backs mother’s lawsuit against OpenAI, blaming it for shooting role
The member of Parliament for Tumbler Ridge, B.C., said he supports a lawsuit against artificial…
Man gets seven-year sentence for deadly shooting in Prince George, B.C.
PRINCE GEORGE — A man has been sentenced to seven years in prison in the…
Man shot dead in Kamloops, B.C., in possible targeted attack, police say
KAMLOOPS — A man has been shot and killed in Kamloops, B.C., in what police…
Quebec watchdog submits report into police shooting of 15-year-old Nooran Rezayi
MONTREAL — Just over five months after police shot dead a 15-year-old boy on Montreal’s…
Police were ‘limited’ in investigating allegations against Stronach, officer says
TORONTO — Police were limited in what they could do to investigate sexual assault allegations…
Spy agency won’t release its TikTok advice to Ottawa, urges caution online
OTTAWA — The Canadian Security Intelligence Service isn’t disclosing the advice it gave the federal…
MPs reject bill to close U.S. loophole for arms exports, with some Liberal dissent
OTTAWA — MPs voted Wednesday to reject a bill that sought to close a loophole…
What is a strategic oil reserve and does Canada have one?
CALGARY — The war raging in the Middle East has jolted global energy markets, prompting…
Swifties could get Vancouver concert refunds after deal with StubHub on ticketing
VICTORIA — People who purchased tickets for Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vancouver through a resale…
Gun control groups ‘disappointed’ by lack of information on Tumbler Ridge firearms
OTTAWA — Five gun control advocacy groups have told the RCMP they’re “alarmed and disappointed”…
Toronto FC adds storied alumni Jim Brennan and Doneil Henry to its front office
TORONTO — Toronto FC has added Jim Brennan, the franchise’s first-ever signing and captain, and…
Ottawa earmarks $10 million to help protect Jewish institutions after gunfire attacks
OTTAWA — The federal government is earmarking $10 million to help Jewish communities bolster security…
Idlout says she felt she was ‘betraying’ her constituents by staying with NDP
OTTAWA — Nunavut MP Lori Idlout said Wednesday feedback from constituents calling on her to…
Carney inching closer to majority with NDP floor-crossing ahead of byelections
OTTAWA — Nunavut MP Lori Idlout’s decision to quit the NDP caucus to join the…
North Vancouver, B.C., mayors ask Eby for inquiry into water treatment project
NORTH VANCOUVER — Two mayors from Vancouver’s North Shore are calling for a public inquiry…
Ottawa considering reopening embassy in Venezuela, where it already employs locals
OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says it’s thinking about reopening its embassy in Venezuela, where…
Idlout one of more than 300 MPs who have crossed the floor in Parliament’s history
OTTAWA — When Nunavut MP Lori Idlout left the NDP to join the Liberals on…
Owner Brad Grant feels hosting Hambletonian Stakes would boost Canadian racing
TORONTO — Owner Brad Grant has won just about every major harness-racing title there is,…
B.C. police say murder suspect may have fled overseas as Canada-wide warrant issued
SURREY — Police in British Columbia say a suspect in the killing of a 28-year-old…