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Nurses group hopes premiers’ new sense of unity will lead to labour mobility
OTTAWA — The Canadian Nurses Association says it hopes the new “united Team Canada” approach…
Disgraced former US Rep. George Santos reports to NJ federal prison to serve 7-year fraud sentence
NEW YORK (AP) — Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos reported to a federal prison…
Canada’s Gabriela Dabrowski playing with new perspective since cancer diagnosis
MONTREAL — Winning still feels great for Gabriela Dabrowski, but it’s not the be-all and…
NDP releases official rules for leadership race to replace Singh
OTTAWA — The NDP has released the official rules for its leadership race — and…
How the rescue of three workers trapped underground in B.C. mine unfolded
Three contractors were rescued late Thursday after more than 60 hours trapped underground at the…
Hockey players’ acquittal reverberates in southwestern Ontario city after ruling
LONDON — The acquittal of five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team who…
Deportation flights from Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center have begun, DeSantis says
Deportation flights from the remote Everglades immigration lockup known as Alligator Alcatraz have begun and…
Hulk Hogan’s greatest moments in professional wrestling ‘run wild on you’
Hulk Hogan’s back had weakened, a failed early attempt at slamming all 525 pounds of…
What to know about the man charged with trying to assassinate Trump in Florida
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — A man charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump…
B.C. Coastal First Nations write to Carney, asking him to reject any new pipeline
VANCOUVER — Coastal First Nations in British Columbia have issued an open letter to Prime…
Crime severity index dropped four per cent last year, Statistics Canada says
OTTAWA — The volume and severity of police-reported crime in Canada decreased four per cent…
First Nations call off talks on forestry bill, say Quebec disrespecting rights
MONTREAL — First Nations in Quebec have walked away from talks with the provincial government…
Carney says getting best possible deal with U.S. more important than Aug. 1 deadline
HUNTSVILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and the country’s premiers downplayed the importance…
Autopsy shows Montreal girl, 9, drowned in New York state, father charged
MONTREAL — A nine-year-old Montreal girl whose body was found in a shallow pond in…
Canadians proud to be considered ‘nasty’ in defending sovereignty, Eby says
Wedad Bishara says she’s seen more clients interested in exploring Canada this year than in…
Premiers praise Carney and one another as they wrap up meetings in Ontario
HUNTSVILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe wrapped three days of meetings with his…
Outgoing antisemitism envoy calls out business, religious leaders for lack of action
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s outgoing envoy for tackling antisemitism is accusing Canada’s business sector and civil…
Trump announces more trade deals as deadline looms for higher tariffs on Canada
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump announced more trade deals this week as his deadline…
Ottawa threatens to pull Toronto’s housing funding over sixplex decision
OTTAWA — Claiming the city is falling short on its promise to ramp up density,…
Statistics Canada reports May retail sales down 1.1 per cent at $69.2 billion
Statistics Canada says retail sales decreased 1.1 per cent to $69.2 billion in May, driven…
‘Fragile’: An emotional day for Jasper residents one year after devastating wildfire
JASPER, ALTA. — Kimberley Stark has a scavenger hunt planned for her three kids on…
Supreme Court of Canada dismisses constitutional challenge of sex-work law
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has rejected a constitutional challenge of the criminal…
As B.C. miners await rescue, here’s how other operations have played out
Rescue operations involving a remote-controlled scoop and drones are underway at the Red Chris mine…
Number of federal public service jobs could drop by almost 60,000, report predicts
OTTAWA — A new report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says the federal…