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In the news: End to remote work, New Year’s bar fire, Quebec’s first babies of 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Downed power line in northern Manitoba repaired, electricity being restored
CROSS LAKE — Manitoba Hydro said Thursday it is restoring power for residents of a…
Global Affairs Canada not aware of any Canadians hurt or killed in Swiss bar fire
Global Affairs Canada says it’s not currently aware of any Canadian citizens among the dozens…
Snowmobiler dies in avalanche in Rocky Mountains in northeastern B.C.
A snowmobiler has died after being buried by an avalanche in the Rocky Mountains in…
Spy watchdog reviewing Canadian security agencies’ use of artificial intelligence
OTTAWA — Canada’s spy watchdog is examining the use and governance of artificial intelligence in…
2026 arrives with celebrations from coast to coast
Canadians in Newfoundland were the first to ring in 2026, including residents of St. John’s.…
Northern lights inspire recovery in Telegraph Cove, B.C., year after devastating fire
Mary Borrowman says she’ll never forget the moment she and her husband, Jim, watched the…
‘We lost a young man’: RCMP still search for suspects in Sask First Nation shooting
BIG ISLAND LAKE CREE NATION — Security has been doubled on a Saskatchewan First Nation…
Montreal polar plunge fans want access to beach along St. Lawrence River
MONTRÉAL — On New Year’s Eve morning in Montreal, Mark Nikiforov sawed a hole into…
Alberta, Quebec referendums likely would fail due to Canadians’ anxiety: pollster
OTTAWA — A pollster says separatist movements in Alberta and Quebec are unlikely to succeed…
Oxfam-Québec surprised to find itself on list of NGOs set to be barred from Gaza
OTTAWA — Canadian non-profit Oxfam-Québec says it was surprised to find itself on a list…
Young girl identified as victim who died after shootout involving police in Nunavik
MONTREAL — Authorities in Quebec’s Nunavik region say the person who died 10 days after…
Seven Canadians were injured in Peru train collision: foreign affairs minister
Canada’s foreign affairs minister says seven Canadians were injured Tuesday in a train crash near…
Jobs, economy top voters’ priorities at the end of a turbulent 2025: Nanos poll
OTTAWA — A year-end poll from Nanos suggests Canadians will want to see action from…
CRA says it’s owed more than $10 billion in COVID-19 benefit payments
OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency says it’s owed $10.35 billion in COVID-19 benefits. Nina…
Fact File: Claim Rogers collects biometric data from store cameras unfounded
The claim Rogers retail stores used facial recognition on customers through its surveillance cameras appeared…
Nardwuar becomes first ‘human serviette’ appointed to Order of Canada
TORONTO — When Nardwuar rhymes off a list of fellow members of the Order of…
List of Order of Canada appointees announced New Year’s Eve
The Governor General made 80 appointments to the Order of Canada, including six promotions within…
Treasury Board minister silent on details of plan to shrink federal public service
OTTAWA — Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali says the federal government hasn’t worked out details…
Carney reflects on 2025’s ‘challenges’ in New Year’s Eve message
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says in his New Year’s Eve message that Canada…
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon’s new year’s message to Canadians
OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says she witnessed extraordinary solidarity across the country in…
In the news: Sask. shooting suspects still at large, major watermain break in Calgary
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Minister not promising source water protection in new First Nations clean water bill
OTTAWA — With her government under pressure to finally eliminate boil-water advisories in First Nations…
Canada, other countries call on Israel to ensure aid groups can work in Gaza
OTTAWA — Canada and other countries are calling on Israel to boost the flow of…