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B.C. to cut 2035 zero-emission-vehicle sales mandate from 100% to 75%
VICTORIA — British Columbia is moving to change its mandate on sales of zero-emission vehicles,…
Police in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., say destroyed guns unrelated to mass shooting
TUMBLER RIDGE — Police in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., say the destruction of 20 seized firearms…
Quebec coroner investigating after three homeless people died last week in Montreal
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MONTREAL — The Quebec coroner’s office says it has ordered an investigation into the deaths…
Gun buyback tally of over 67,000 firearms falls well short of federal estimate
OTTAWA — Public Safety Canada says gun owners reported more than 67,000 banned firearms to…
Prosecutors ask Appeal Court to overturn bail for Ontario lawyer in Ryan Wedding case
TORONTO — Prosecutors argued Wednesday that an Ontario judge “speculated and drew inferences” not grounded…
First Nations chiefs demand apology after PM said he could ‘outlast’ protester
OTTAWA — Two First Nations chiefs are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to apologize…
Carney says he’s still committed to green incentives promised during leadership race
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OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he’s still committed to delivering incentives to help…
Judge says she can’t convict Frank Stronach on charges related to one complainant
TORONTO — The judge overseeing the sexual assault trial of billionaire businessman Frank Stronach told…
Ottawa commits to spending up to $8 billion on Air Force base in central Labrador
HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY — The federal government says it will spend a record-setting $8 billion…
Fact File: Clickbait pages spread false information about Tumbler Ridge survivor
VANCOUVER — Multiple Facebook pages are claiming to share updates on the condition of a…
Former CAQ minister Lionel Carmant rejoining party caucus after leaving last fall
QUÉBEC — Former Quebec minister Lionel Carmant is rejoining the Coalition Avenir Québec caucus, five…
Ottawa’s 30-days-or-free policy for issuing passports now in place
OTTAWA — The federal government’s new “30 days or free” policy for issuing passports takes…
Peter Nygard files lawsuit, alleges authorities abused process with Manitoba charges
WINNIPEG — Sex offender Peter Nygard is suing the Manitoba and Saskatchewan governments, Winnipeg police…
Canada gives Ukrainians who fled war another year to apply for work permit extensions
OTTAWA — The federal government is giving Ukrainians who fled the Russian invasion another year…
The hazards of cherry blossom crowds prompt warnings from police in Richmond, B.C.
RICHMOND — Joanna Yue, dressed in a billowing pink, layer-cake dress, struggled to capture a…
Stephen Lewis awakened Canadians to the HIV-AIDS pandemic raging in Africa: experts
TORONTO — Stephen Lewis awakened the Canadian public’s consciousness to the HIV-AIDS pandemic raging in…
In the news: Canadian astronaut’s wife ready for lift-off, remembering Stephen Lewis
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Expert’s report criticizes CRA over audit of Muslim charity, calls for improvements
OTTAWA — A report by an expert in extremist financing and money laundering says the…
‘Goosebumps’: World watches as Artemis II prepares for launch with Canadian on board
CAPE CANAVERAL — NASA’s countdown clock is ticking down as astronauts — including Canadian Jeremy…
Reactions to the death of former politician and social activist Stephen Lewis
OTTAWA — — “Mr. Lewis was a tireless advocate for global justice, equity and human…
Alcohol, ‘Buy Canadian’ policy flagged by U.S. as trade irritants: report
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OTTAWA — Provincial rules around alcohol and the federal government’s “Buy Canadian” policy have been…
Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala is out of intensive care: dad
VANCOUVER — The father of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting victim Maya Gebala says his…
First Nation leader Robert Phillips says proposed DRIPA changes would gut legislation
VICTORIA — A First Nations leader said proposed amendments to British Columbia’s Declaration on the…
Poilievre calls for cancellation of multibillion-dollar high-speed rail project
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the federal government to cancel a…