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In the news: MPs debate Iran war, TikTok to continue operating, Stronach Trial
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Registration of U.S. nurses in B.C. soars amid recruitment push
This summer, Alex Alvarez will pack her belongings and make the 3,500-kilometre trek with her…
‘Uncover what’s really going on’: UFO researcher in Manitoba supports AI tracking
WINNIPEG — Artificial intelligence is going to make it easier to spot whether a bird,…
Defence to call more witnesses in Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial
TORONTO — Defence lawyers are set to call more witnesses today in the sexual assault…
Mother of wounded Maya Gebala sues OpenAI over mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
VANCOUVER — OpenAI’s artificial intelligence chatbot acted as the “collaborator, trusted confidant, friend and ally”…
Opposition parties call for clarity from government as MPs debate Iran war
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney was absent from a debate on the U.S.-Israel war…
TikTok to continue operating in Canada, subject to safety conditions
OTTAWA — TikTok is being allowed to continue its operations in Canada after the government…
Gray likely died of cardiac arrest, complicated by police actions: pathologist
VANCOUVER — The forensic pathologist who performed an autopsy on Myles Gray in the days…
Lawyer says no proof of his client was present when B.C. couple was killed
ABBOTSFORD — One of three men accused of killing an Abbotsford, B.C., couple has conceded…
B.C. to bring in safety zones, ban harassment around sites of worship
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is bringing in legislation to prevent intimidation, harassment and…
Man accused of killing B.C. Mountie Shaelyn Yang testifies at fitness hearing
VANCOUVER — The man accused of killing RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang in a Burnaby, B.C.,…
NRC to acquire Bombardier jet as feds earmark nearly $1B for defence research
OTTAWA — The federal government says it will put more than $900 million into the…
Crown in Frank Stronach trial only proceeding with seven of 12 original charges
TORONTO — Prosecutors in the sexual assault trial of billionaire businessman Frank Stronach will only…
Marc Miller says Musqueam deal has ‘nothing to do with’ private property
OTTAWA — Culture Minister Marc Miller says a rights acknowledgment agreement between the federal government…
Lawyer for Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet says accuser’s testimony lacks credibility
MONTREAL — Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet was back on the witness stand Monday denying he…
200 alleged victims of Vancouver-area Catholic school abuse could share $30M
VANCOUVER — Lawyers say a $30-million class-action settlement over child abuse allegedly committed for decades…
Submarine company taps former news anchor Peter Mansbridge to voice ad
OTTAWA — South Korean firm Hanwha Oceans has tapped former TV news anchor Peter Mansbridge…
Automaker allowed more tariff-free U.S. imports due to higher Canadian production
OTTAWA — Ottawa is letting an unnamed automaker import a higher quota of U.S.-made vehicles…
CP NewsAlert: Carney heading to Norway to watch NATO exercises, meet with PM
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to travel to Norway on Friday to observe…
Liberals nominate Fintrac official Annette Ryan as new budget watchdog
OTTAWA — The Liberal government has nominated a senior official from the national financial intelligence…
‘Wine tonight?:’ Statistics Canada data shows liquor store sales down another year
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Having alcohol in the home felt like an eternal struggle for Andrea Pain. “I always…
Voting begins in NDP leadership race, Singh’s successor to be named March 29
OTTAWA — Voting began Monday in the federal NDP leadership race, with a March 28…
Major ice storm headed to southern Quebec, up to 35 mm of freezing rain over 24 hours
Environment Canada says a “potentially critical” ice storm is heading for southern Quebec starting Wednesday.…
Ottawa says it will spend up to $94.5M to improve jobs data in key industries
OTTAWA — The federal government said Monday it’s planning to spend up to $94.5 million…