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Ontario family says Canadian man killed in Israeli attack in Lebanon
A Canadian man who lived in Windsor, Ont., was killed last week by Israeli forces…
‘It’s getting scary’: Rising gas prices bring frustration to Houston residents
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HOUSTON — Elyse Vandermolen is like many residents of Houston — a Texan frustrated by…
In the news today: Quebec premier swearing in, Ontario jails, B.C. bear attack
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Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
B.C. woman sentenced to 5 1/2 years for smuggling 108 kilograms of meth from U.S.
NEW WESTMINSTER — A British Columbia woman who worked in Punjabi-language broadcasting has been sentenced…
From hockey to the Arctic: Five things shared by Finland and Canada
Alexander Stubb, President of Finland, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney shake hands as they…
Finnish president talks diplomacy in visit to Ottawa
OTTAWA — Finnish President Alexander Stubb made stops at Rideau Hall and a hockey rink…
‘Desperately missed’ victims honoured as B.C. marks 10 years of toxic drug emergency
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VICTORIA — Paula Beardy said her grandson Sheldon Beardy was a good kid. He would…
Advocates urge Ottawa to crack down on slave labour, end yearlong watchdog vacancy
OTTAWA — A multi-party group of parliamentarians is urging Ottawa to step up its efforts…
Pro-Palestinian protesters in court after arrest for Montreal Scotiabank sit-in
MONTREAL — Hearings for a Charter challenge led by pro-Palestinian protesters who were arrested at…
B.C. tables treaty legislation after 30-year negotiation with K’omoks First Nation
A First Nation in British Columbia is one step closer to a fully ratified treaty…
Vancouver mayor Sim moves to launch bid for Major League Baseball expansion team
VANCOUVER — Vancouver’s mayor is putting his city’s name in the running for an expansion…
Liberals plan to suspend federal fuel excise tax until Labour Day
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals say suspending some taxes on fuel is a “responsible” way…
Carney promises collaboration, substantive debate in majority Parliament
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canadians can expect Parliament to be more substantive…
Liberals to table spring economic statement on April 28
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals will table their spring economic update on April 28 to…
BC United executives eye Conservative race, as donations still flow for dormant party
VANCOUVER — It was a once-dominant force in British Columbia politics, but for more than…
CBSA launches probe into possible dumping of Chinese plywood
OTTAWA — The Canada Border Services Agency has launched a probe to determine if plywood…
Police say 10 ‘unruly’ passengers arrested on Vancouver flight departing for Mexico
RICHMOND — Ten people on a flight from Vancouver to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, were…
Air Canada ordered to pay pilots who were denied religious COVID-19 vaccine exemption
An arbitrator has ordered Air Canada to grant back pay to seven pilots denied religious…
Man wanted in B.C. drug-ring case arrested in Germany, returned to Canada
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SURREY — A man has been arrested and extradited back to Canada from Germany after…
Third line of Montreal’s REM light-rail network to open May 18 with four new stations
MONTRÉAL — A new branch of Montreal’s REM light-rail system is set to open May…
In the news today: Liberal byelection sweep, Meet Canada’s new MPs, jail revamp
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Liberals set to form historic majority government after sweeping three byelections
OTTAWA — It took nearly a full year and a handful of byelections and defections…
Liberals win Terrebonne rematch after previous one-vote victory overturned
TERREBONNE — Liberal candidate Tatiana Auguste won the Terrebonne riding north of Montreal for the…
Jobs minister urges youth to pursue skilled trades despite generational stigma
OTTAWA — Canada must break the stigma around careers in the skilled trades if the…