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The Canadian Press
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MPs plan official Taiwan visit as Beijing blasts ‘hurtful’ trips, bars New Zealanders
OTTAWA — A Liberal MP says she and her parliamentary colleagues will take part in…
How geography, Trump, and global instability help explain World Cup security costs
Bud Mercer was the head of security for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, a near billion-dollar…
Corbin, Blue Jays offence fall flat in 5-2 loss to Phillies
TORONTO — It was a rare occurrence for Patrick Corbin this season. The veteran left-hander…
Disastrous third inning sinks Blue Jays in 5-2 loss to Phillies
TORONTO — Alec Bohm kick-started a three-run third-inning with an RBI single, Cristopher Sanchez had…
Military sexual assault survivors say Bill C-11 will leave them with less choice
OTTAWA — Some survivors of military sexual misconduct said they were not listened to by…
Final preparations underway at BC Place ahead of FIFA World Cup
VANCOUVER — Elevators have been installed, grass has been planted and massive gates have been…
‘Time all blurs’: Senior’s journey from Shanghai art teacher to homeless in B.C. park
RICHMOND — Tom Tang, went from being an art teacher and street portraitist in China,…
Crown wants 13-year sentence for B.C. woman guilty of violent human sex trafficking
NEW WESTMINSTER — Graphic videos played in a New Westminster, B.C., courtroom on Monday prompted…
Prosecution wraps B.C. murder trial with pathologist testimony on wounds
The prosecution has finished presenting its evidence at a B.C. murder trial with testimony from…
‘We could do something special’: Canadian veterans learn from World Cup experience
Alistair Johnston remembers how it felt to line up in the tunnel ahead of his…
Poilievre says Alberta needs new priorities from Ottawa, not a new country
CALGARY — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the easiest way to squash separatist sentiment in…
House of Commons passes bill criminalizing forced sterilization
OTTAWA — The House of Commons on Monday passed a long-awaited law criminalizing forced or…
Quebec municipalities and environmentalists say province’s water reserves are at risk
A group of environmental organizations and municipalities is worried that Quebec’s groundwater reserves are dwindling…
Gordie Howe International Bridge ribbon-cutting set to go ahead this week
WASHINGTON — A ribbon-cutting event for the long-awaited Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Ontario and…
Metro Vancouver outside workers’ picket Grouse Grind trail
VANCOUVER — The union representing Metro Vancouver outside workers is asking people to avoid one…
Male, 17, presumed drowned after boat capsizes on lake in B.C.’s central Interior
QUESNEL — Police say a 17-year-old British Columbia male is believed to have drowned after…
Farm groups urge review of Alto rail project, citing costs and impacts
MONTREAL — Farm organizations from Quebec, Ontario and across Canada are calling on Ottawa to…
Small leak of process water at oil refinery in Burnaby, B.C., is contained: operator
BURNABY — The operator of a fuel refinery in Burnaby, B.C., says a small leak…
About 24 properties on alert in southwest B.C. due to glacial outburst threat
SQUAMISH — About two dozen properties near Pemberton, B.C., are under an evacuation alert due…
Feds planning evacuation centres in advance of wildfire season
OTTAWA — The federal government says it’s helping to set up evacuation centres across the…
In first official speech, Gov. Gen. Arbour calls on Canadians to learn from diversity
OTTAWA — Extreme polarization and consensus are dangerous and a better country can only be…
Canada Post warns of mail delays in Toronto near FIFA World Cup events
TORONTO — Canada Post says it’s removing some mailboxes and adjusting its service in areas…
Snead coming off career-best performance in Alouettes’ comeback win over Hamilton
Tyler Snead picked a great time to have the best game of his young CFL…
A list of Canada’s governors general since Confederation
OTTAWA — Former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour was sworn in as Canada’s 31st Governor…