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Quebec legislature members denounce Carney’s comments on Clarity Act
QUÉBEC — Quebec legislature members are coming together to denounce the prime minister’s comment suggesting…
In the shadow of the BC Place, downtown Vancouver braces for World Cup
VANCOUVER — The 30 students attending the Columbia Academy private elementary school in Vancouver often…
NDP leader sees ‘hot summer’ ahead if labour code update affects right to strike
OTTAWA — NDP Leader Avi Lewis is promising a “hot summer” of organized labour action…
German utility to buy one million tonnes of LNG per year from Ksi Lisims project
A German utility has signed a long-term agreement to buy one million tonnes of liquefied…
Chinese foreign minister’s visit to Canada a ‘positive sign’: trade minister
OTTAWA — A planned visit by China’s foreign minister to Canada this week — the…
Montreal’s anti-radicalization centre rebrands in response to shifting mandate
MONTREAL — More than 10 years after it opened to great fanfare, Montreal’s anti-radicalization centre…
Ottawa negotiating purchase of Saab GlobalEye surveillance planes: Carney
OTTAWA — The federal government is entering into contract negotiations with Saab to buy a…
National artificial intelligence strategy to be released next week, Carney says
OTTAWA — The federal government is set to introduce its AI strategy within days —…
Fact File: No evidence Vancouver busing out homeless ahead of World Cup
VANCOUVER — Rumours have spread on social media that homeless people from Vancouver were being…
Olympians, Paralympians honoured on Parliament Hill Wednesday
OTTAWA — Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes were honoured in Ottawa Wednesday. Dozens of athletes…
Canadian and Quebec politicians slam NHL for banning Montreal Canadiens watch party
Federal and Quebec politicians are criticizing the National Hockey League after Montreal Canadiens fans in…
Sizzle or fizzle? Here’s what to expect this summer, according to The Weather Network
The turbulent spring could offer a preview of Canada’s upcoming summer, with the transition to…
In the news today: Canada’s trade diversification push continues, arms expo in Ottawa
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canada’s push to diversify trade away from U.S. seeing mixed results: report
OTTAWA — A small group of cities across the country drove Canada’s progress on diversifying…
Memo warned PM of public anxiety about mental health, firearms after B.C. shootings
OTTAWA — Three days after the February mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., government officials…
Canada implements stricter travel, immigration measures in response to Ebola crisis
TORONTO — The Canadian government is imposing a mandatory 21-day self-isolation period for travellers from…
Ex-husband emerged shoeless from woods to confess he killed Tatjana Stefanski: Crown
KAMLOOPS — A Crown lawyer says police were with an abandoned car as it was…
Trump’s trade czar says tariffs will remain on Canada, Mexico despite trade agreement
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade czar said there will be tariffs in place…
Manitoba premier calls on Alberta to pause its fall separation vote for ‘year or two’
KANANASKIS — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew urged Tuesday for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to pause…
Montreal Victoire visit city hall to sign golden book after Walter Cup victory
MONTREAL — After a challenging six-month season, the Montreal Victoire are taking a break to…
Steven Guilbeault to announce resignation as member of Parliament on Wednesday
OTTAWA — Former cabinet minister Steven Guilbeault is set to resign as a member of…
Reported Germany-Canada LNG deal would bolster investment case for Ksi Lisims: Eby
A deal to supply Canadian liquefied natural gas to Germany would be a key step…
Attorney General Sharma says B.C. supports company’s request to reopen Cowichan case
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s attorney general says it is rare to reopen a court case…
Inclusion groups sign open letter calling on Ottawa to halt MAID for mental illness
OTTAWA — Ninety disability advocacy and mental health organizations have signed an open letter urging…