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The Canadian Press
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Alberta chocolatier brings Canadian magic to Harry Potter baking show
An Alberta chocolatier brought a distinctly Canadian flavour to the baking show “Harry Potter: Wizards…
N.S. premier using false information as reason against updating privacy legislation
HALIFAX — As Tim Houston stands in the Nova Scotia legislature, he looks around and…
The continental trade pact is up for review in 2026 — here’s what Trump might want
WASHINGTON — A mandatory review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico-Agreement on trade kicks into high gear next…
Interim budget officer says he regrets calling feds’ fiscal management ‘stupefying’
OTTAWA — Jason Jacques says he learned a lot about the importance of choosing his…
Pulled ’60 Minutes’ segment surfaces on web with Canadian broadcaster’s branding
A segment of the American news program “60 Minutes,” pulled by CBS News prior to…
B.C.’s David Eby ‘not seeking’ 2026 election, after year that tested NDP coalition
VICTORIA — It should have been a very bad day for David Eby’s government. But…
B.C. First Nations cautions premier against changing UN law for Indigenous rights
VANCOUVER — First Nations leaders in British Columbia have issued a joint statement criticizing calls…
‘Independent state?’ Proposed referendum question approved on Alberta separation
EDMONTON — Alberta’s election agency announced Monday it has approved a proposed referendum question on…
B.C. health authority wins in court against husband’s ‘death plan’ for sick wife
The B.C. Supreme Court has ordered the husband of a woman with Alzheimer’s disease removed…
About 70 trees deliberately cut around their bases, left to die in Powell River, B.C.
POWELL RIVER — Police on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast are investigating the vandalism of about…
Toronto Maple Leafs fire assistant coach Marc Savard
TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired assistant coach Marc Savard. The team announced…
Toronto Argonauts re-sign defensive back Franklin, linebacker Cassar
American defensive back Benjie Franklin has re-signed with the Toronto Argonauts as CFL teams across…
Carney names friend and former investment banker Mark Wiseman as next U.S. ambassador
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed a global investment banker and pension fund…
Four people hospitalized related to Pizza Pop recall, CFIA says
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says 20 people have been made sick and four hospitalized…
Young child hurt after gunfire exchange involving police in northern Quebec: mayor
MONTREAL — The mayor of a village in Quebec’s Far North says a six-year-old girl…
BC Ferries cancels sailings during busy holiday break due to high winds
VICTORIA — High winds in southwestern British Columbia have forced the cancellation of multiple sailings…
Charges laid nearly six years after a B.C. man was found dead in Maple Ridge
MAPLE RIDGE — A change of second-degree murder has been laid nearly six years after…
Maschmeyer, Vancouver Goldeneyes eager for PWHL Takeover Tour’s Edmonton stop
Growing up in rural Alberta, Emerance Maschmeyer didn’t have a lot of examples of women’s…
American visits north up for first time in eight months as Canadians still avoid U.S.
Canadians are still holding back from travelling south of the border, as trips by Americans…
Five things to know about Quebec Premier François Legault’s tough year in 2025
QUÉBEC — Quebec Premier François Legault is finishing 2025 with his party running in third…
Police suspect foul play in woman’s death in Merritt, B.C.
SURREY — Police in British Columbia are investigating after a woman died under what investigators…
Diab caps student visa applications for 2026, pauses some permanent residency streams
OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Lena Diab issued new ministerial instructions that include requiring provincial or…
Canada coach Jesse Marsch to hold January camp for North American-based players
Canada coach Jesse Marsch will hold a 10-day January camp in California for North American-based…
One dead after multi-vehicle crash led to shutdown of Highway 1 in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY — One person is dead in a multi-vehicle crash that has shut the westbound…