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Students in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., begin returning to class following mass shooting
TUMBLER RIDGE — Some students headed back to classes in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., on Thursday,…
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim started false rumour councillor ‘handed out illegal drugs’
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim accused city Coun. Sean Orr of “handing out illegal…
Coalition says Vancouver’s World Cup rights plan won’t tackle ‘FIFA-related harms’
VANCOUVER — Months before the international spotlight lands on Vancouver as one of the host…
Judge in Stronach trial concerned as cross-examination turns to ‘shouting match’
TORONTO — Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial was abruptly adjourned Thursday after the…
OpenAI says Tumbler Ridge shooter evaded ban with second ChatGPT account
SAN FRANCISCO — Artificial intelligence firm OpenAI says the shooter involved in mass killings in…
‘More afraid’: Girl set on fire at Saskatoon school tells court how life has changed
SASKATOON — A teen who was set on fire by another student at a Saskatoon…
Poilievre calls for all-party working group on renewing trade deal with U.S.
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre laid out his vision for the Canada-U.S. relationship on…
Big spending, big deficit and fee hikes: Highlights from the Alberta budget
EDMONTON — Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner tabled the province’s latest budget on Thursday. Here…
Liberal, Bloc Québécois rematch in Terrebonne riding after Supreme Court nixes result
TERREBONNE — The Bloc Québécois’ Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné will once again face off against Liberal Tatiana…
Liberals survive confidence vote on omnibus budget bill
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals’ Budget Implementation Act has passed a confidence vote in the…
LeBlanc sets up talks with U.S. trade rep next week in Washington
OTTAWA — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Thursday he will meet with U.S. Trade…
‘Old guy with a ruler’ keeping Newfoundland informed through record-breaking snowfall
ST. JOHN’S — A 62-year-old retiree with an arsenal of rulers has been keeping people…
Feds announce more than $41.5 million for cancer prevention research
OTTAWA — The federal government has announced more than $41 million for cancer prevention research.…
Chief justice says institutions are strong after Smith targets court appointments
OTTAWA — Chief Justice Richard Wagner called on Canadian lawyers and judges to step up…
OECD criticizes Ottawa over ‘persistent delays’ in appointing new budget officer
OTTAWA — An international economic group is criticizing the federal government over “persistent delays” in…
Feds knew EV rebates were running out months before telling public, documents suggest
OTTAWA — Transport Canada officials were aware funding for the popular electric vehicle rebate program…
Quebec campaign aims to combat alpha male influencers who trivialize sexual violence
MONTRÉAL — Universities and junior colleges across Quebec are launching a new campaign to counter…
Montreal police conducting searches in lead-up to teen’s death by South Shore police
MONTREAL — Montreal police say they are conducting searches in an investigation connected to the…
Budget watchdog predicts zero population growth this year
OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer predicts Canada’s rate of population growth will remain flat…
‘Go Habs Go!’ to return to Montreal buses after language controversy
MONTREAL — Montreal’s transit agency says the “Go Habs Go!” slogan will return to some…
Carney follows up speech in Davos with trip to India, Australia, Japan
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney left Ottawa Thursday morning for a 10-day visit to…
In the news: P.M. leaving for overseas trip, Telefilm Canada looking for a spark
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Doctors, health groups call for action as Canada lags on cervical cancer prevention
OTTAWA — Cervical cancer is both the fastest-growing type of cancer in Canada and one…
Canada signs a defence agreement with South Korea as it seeks to diversify trade
OTTAWA — Canada and South Korea have signed a new defence agreement, roughly a month…