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The Canadian Press
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Quebec government to ban religious symbols in daycares
QUÉBEC — The Quebec government says it will ban religious symbols for daycare workers in…
Disaster-related costs to increase by $1 billion by 2034. PBO says
OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer says federal assistance to help Canadians recover from natural…
Montreal transit agency seeks mediation with bus, metro drivers to avoid more strikes
MONTREAL — Montreal’s public transit agency has asked the provincial government to appoint a mediator…
Anand says Canada is in a ‘strategic partnership’ with China
OTTAWA — Just three years after Canada called China a “disruptive global power,” Foreign Affairs…
Premier Smith affirms Alberta’s 2050 net zero goal in testy committee appearance
OTTAWA — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith reiterated her province’s commitment to becoming a carbon neutral…
Liberals table crime bill to restrict access to bail, impose tougher sentences
OTTAWA — The Liberal government tabled legislation Thursday morning, trying to make it harder to…
Nova Scotia to learn from Ontario’s nuclear efforts as part of new agreement
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says his government will learn from Ontario’s nuclear…
Quebecers pay millions each year for health care in other provinces
MONTREAL — Quebec residents paid more than $10 million out of pocket to receive health…
Federal, Ontario governments contributing $3B to small nuclear reactor project
The federal and Ontario governments are putting a total of $3 billion toward a project…
Hamilton Tiger-Cats can clinch first in East Division with win over Ottawa Redblacks
HAMILTON — The CFL post-season is starting early for Ante Milanovic-Litre. The veteran Canadian fullback…
CIRB rules against Canada Post union’s challenge to back-to-work order
OTTAWA — The Canada Industrial Relations Board has ruled against the union at Canada Post…
Fatal halfway-house shooting by Surrey officers justified, B.C. police watchdog rules
SURREY — British Columbia’s police watchdog says two Surrey officers’ use of force was “justified…
Canadians Auger-Aliassime, Shapovalov advance to Swiss Indoors quarterfinals
BASEL — Canadians Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov advanced to the quarterfinals with straight-set wins…
Toronto bar told to take down social media posts with Blue Jays logo
TORONTO — A Toronto bar and music venue had to take down social media posts…
Carney says ports, minerals key to his plan to double non-U.S. exports
OTTAWA — Building up port infrastructure and exporting more resources like the critical minerals in…
Vancouver Whitecaps’ coach, defender, goalkeeper up for MLS awards
VANCOUVER — Three Vancouver Whitecaps have been shortlisted for Major League Soccer’s end-of-season awards. Jesper…
His own executives want him gone. But B.C. Conservative leader Rustad won’t quit
VICTORIA — Almost one year ago to the day, John Rustad was on the brink…
Blue Jays drive home Rogers revenue growth amid World Series run
Enthusiasm for the World Series-bound Toronto Blue Jays helped boost third-quarter revenue at Rogers Communications…
Pharrell and gospel act Voices of Fire to perform at World Series opener
TORONTO — Pharrell Williams and the gospel choir Voices of Fire will help open the…
McGregor scores twice, Canada beats China 4-2 at International Para Hockey Cup
OSTRAVA — Tyler McGregor scored twice, including the winning goal, and Canada defeated China 4-2…
Jays’ Guerrero, Bichette, Springer named Silver Slugger finalists
TORONTO — Blue Jays star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is up for a second…
Supreme Court of Canada to review sentencing in handgun possession case
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will review the case of a man who…
Nova Scotia’s Christina Black feels curling buzz ramping up in her home province
The curling vibe in Nova Scotia has intensified, and Christina Black is feeling it. The…
Maple Leafs defenceman Tanev placed on injured reserve, Mermis recalled from AHL
TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed defenceman Chris Tanev on injured reserve, the…