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U.S. billionaire tells why he’s helping fund court fight to stop B.C. ostrich cull
A New York billionaire who is an avid supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump says…
LeBlanc leaves Washington with a sense that progress has been made
WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said he left Washington Wednesday with a sense…
Canada Post urges union to revisit offers, says gap between parties is ‘substantial’
OTTAWA — Canada Post is urging the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to revisit its…
As provinces set to get smoking lawsuit cash, advocates seek more mitigation efforts
MONTREAL — Anti-smoking advocates urged the provinces and territories to use money from a historic…
Google refusing to comply with “right to be forgotten” delisting decision
OTTAWA — The federal privacy commissioner says individuals have the right to have some information…
BC Lottery Corp. says it was ‘ambushed’ by Fintrac in money laundering investigation
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Lottery Corp. is taking the federal government to court, claiming…
‘Quite the show’: Video shows orcas getting up close with B.C. boaters
A British Columbia resident says he got the show of a lifetime when a pod…
Poilievre says temporary foreign workers taking jobs from young Canadians
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre on Wednesday accused the federal Liberals of allowing temporary…
Workout substances can be harmful to some adolescents, survey of pediatricians says
TORONTO — Researchers say pediatricians, family doctors and parents need to learn more about what…
Ford says federal, provincial public servants should work in the office 5 days a week
OTTAWA — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the federal government and municipalities across Ontario should…
Five things to know about B.C. ostrich farm fighting against avian flu cull
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — The Federal Court of Appeal ruled on Aug. 21 that…
Hodgson: Major projects office to launch this week
OTTAWA — The federal government’s new major projects office will launch this week, a key…
Ex-minister tells Quebec auto board scandal inquiry he knew project was over budget
MONTRÉAL — Quebec’s former minister of Cybersecurity and Digital Technology has told a public inquiry…
Council in Burnaby, B.C., calls for Israel arms embargo
BURNABY — The city council in Burnaby, B.C., has agreed to ask the federal government…
Vancouver airport says operations back to normal after navigation staffing shortfall
VANCOUVER — Vancouver International Airport says it is running as normal after staffing shortfalls at…
Montreal police make arrest in Israeli flag burning outside Hampstead town hall
MONTREAL — Montreal police say they have arrested a suspect after an Israeli flag on…
Carney tours Latvian military base to wrap up European trip
ĀDAŽI — Prime Minister Mark Carney ended his defence-focused European trip on Wednesday by visiting…
In the news today: Canadian cash helps Kyiv rebuild kids hospital, Alberta Next panel
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
B.C. anglers flock for sockeye, but experts warn of decades-long declines for salmon
VANCOUVER — British Columbia anglers have been standing shoulder to shoulder on stretches of the…
Vancouver International Airport reports delays, cites staffing issues with NAV CANADA
VANCOUVER — Vancouver International Airport is reporting that some of its flights are being delayed,…
Prison, border, spy agencies among worst federal workplaces: survey
OTTAWA — Employees at Correctional Service Canada, the Canada Border Services Agency and the Canadian…
Lytton, B.C., records hottest temperature across Canada this year as province bakes
Lytton, B.C., is living up to its reputation as the hottest location in Canada. Starting…
How rich Canadians got even richer
The gap between Canada’s haves and have-nots has never been bigger.
Woman being sued for calling four others ‘pretendians’ says she’s protecting identity
OTTAWA — A First Nations woman is being sued for calling four women “pretendians,” with…