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The Canadian Press
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Quebec tables bill to increase number of ridings to 127 after Supreme Court decision
QUÉBEC — The Quebec government tabled a bill on Thursday to increase the number of…
Privacy watchdog finds thousands of tax account breaches, urges stronger protections
OTTAWA — The federal privacy watchdog says there have been more than 42,000 breaches at…
Civil society leaders call for halt to Canada-Ecuador free trade agreement
OTTAWA — Several Canadian organizations and civil society leaders are calling for a halt to…
McGuinty vows update on Snowbirds this month, as Tories warn about fleet’s future
OTTAWA — Defence Minister David McGuinty said he will unveil the Liberal government’s plans for…
Canadians Andreescu, Shapovalov ousted from Italian Open clay-court tournament
ROME — Canadians Bianca Andreescu and Denis Shapovalov were eliminated from the Italian Open clay-court…
Charge, Fleet set to resume PWHL semifinal series after lengthy layoff
OTTAWA — Rebecca Leslie is hoping her 30th birthday celebrations Friday will include the Ottawa…
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith granted security clearance for CSIS briefings
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s office says she has been granted security clearance to…
Conservatives propose parental leave EI reforms
OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives proposed a trio of employment insurance reforms on Thursday, which…
Worried about hantavirus? Take precautions when opening cottages, sheds, PHAC expert advises
TORONTO — Before the world’s attention was captured by a disease outbreak that has killed…
Toronto finally gets its WNBA moment as Tempo prepare for season opener
TORONTO — Kia Nurse is focused on her process even as she’s about to make…
‘Threat’ of Bill C-5 is making bill work as intended, Dawn Farrell says
OTTAWA — The head of the federal government’s major projects office says just the “threat”…
Foreign national arrested in Surrey, B.C., over shooting linked to extortion
SURREY — A foreign national with no status in Canada has been arrested in Surrey,…
Maggie Kang receives a key to the city of Toronto at Departure Festival
TORONTO — The creator behind the Oscar-winning animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” now holds a…
Beware of Messi: TFC defenders aim to limit Miami suspestar’s chances
TORONTO — Toronto FC centre back Walker Zimmerman understands that, without the proper preparation and…
Hikers rescued in mountains above Vancouver amid ‘full winter conditions’ on trail
LIONS BAY — Two hikers have been rescued after a night in the mountains north…
Bell CEO ‘confident’ in lofty revenue targets as it doubles down on AI data centres
Bell Canada’s parent company has upped its revenue target for its growing AI business by…
Finance Canada faces large backlog of requests for tariff relief: documents
OTTAWA — The federal government granted more than 200 requests for relief from having to…
Dahlin, Makar, Werenski named finalists for Norris Trophy as NHL’s top defenceman
NEW YORK — Rasmus Dahlin of the Buffalo Sabres, Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche…
Ex-Dallas Mavericks owner, ‘Shark Tank’ star Cuban buys into Brampton Honey Badgers
BRAMPTON — American billionaire Mark Cuban, the former majority owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks,…
Stampeders sign quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. to two-year extension
CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders signed quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. to a two-year extension Thursday…
Ottawa says Louise Arbour to be installed as governor general on June 8
OTTAWA — Louise Arbour will be sworn in as Canada’s next governor general on June…
Quebec television personality calls for tougher legislation on identify theft
QUÉBEC — A Quebec television personality is calling for tougher laws against online fraudsters and…
Brett Kissel and W. Brett Wilson win 2026 Gary Slaight Humanitarian Award for charity work
“Airwaves” singer Brett Kissel and businessman W. Brett Wilson are being honoured for their long-running…
Montreal among four cities to host final Olympic qualifier ahead of Los Angeles Games
MONTREAL — Montreal is one of four cities that will host final Olympic qualifiers ahead…