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Former Vancouver mayor laments ‘normalcy’ of Downtown Eastside ‘despair’
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VANCOUVER — Former senator and Vancouver mayor Larry Campbell says it was a “depressing and…
Carney condemns Israel’s ‘illegal’ invasion of Lebanon, calls for ceasefire
OTTAWA — Canada “condemns” Israel’s “illegal” invasion of Lebanon as a violation of territorial sovereignty,…
Construction work officially begins on $3-billion wind farm northeast of Quebec City
BEAUPRÉ — Construction on a major wind farm northeast of Quebec City has been officially…
PM says F-35 review ongoing after Norad chief says they’re not critical
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney sidestepped questions on Tuesday about his government’s drawn-out review…
Ottawa’s fiscal year shaping up better than budget forecasts: BMO economist
OTTAWA — The federal government’s annual deficit for the fiscal year ending Tuesday is tracking…
Quick facts about former politician, social activist Stephen Lewis
OTTAWA — Former politician and longtime Canadian social activist Stephen Lewis has died. Here are…
Ottawa leaving First Nations ill-equipped to fight deadly fires: retired fire chief
OTTAWA — After three house fires ripped through a First Nation in northern Ontario in…
‘Good day to be a polar bear’: Carney unveils nature strategy, new conservation areas
LA PÊCHE — The Liberal government’s new $3.8 billion nature protection strategy will put Canada’s…
‘Risk for good reason’: How Jeremy Hansen explains Artemis II mission fears to kids
LONGUEUIL — Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, who is set to embark on a historic deep…
Big streamers’ challenge of CRTC financial disclosure rules won’t go ahead
OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal won’t hear a court case filed by large…
Man who killed 2 people with sword in Quebec City on Halloween 2020 granted new trial
QUÉBEC — Quebec’s Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial for a man convicted…
Five things to know about Canadian Jeremy Hansen’s upcoming trip to the moon and back
LONGUEUIL — The Artemis II mission is in its final preparation stages for a potential…
Stephen Lewis, former politician and lifelong social activist, dies at 88
OTTAWA — Human rights. Equality for women. The plight of African families decimated by HIV-AIDS.…
Ottawa extending 2% alcohol tax hike cap for another 2 years
OTTAWA — The federal government is set to extend its cap on an annual alcohol…
Photo Gallery: Stephen Lewis Dies at 88
Stephen Lewis, Canada’s former ambassador to the United Nations and one-time leader of the Ontario…
Fact File: Video of MAID patient playing cello isn’t Canadian government advertising
A short video shared to social media last week offered a glimpse into the “final…
Canadian mother detained in Texas with daughter granted bond: husband
A Canadian mother who has spent weeks detained at an immigration facility in Texas along…
In the news today: Stronach trial, Ottawa’s alcohol tax, Canada’s opponent in FIFA
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Summer air quality alerts will become routine in U.S. without action: UWaterloo study
A new study out of the University of Waterloo is underlining how North American air…
B.C. youth charged over alleged school shooting threats in chats with U.S. teen
SOOKE — Police on Vancouver Island say a youth who lives in Sooke, B.C., has…
Hate crimes numbers stayed steady in 2024 after years of increases: StatCan
OTTAWA — The number of police-reported hate crimes stayed steady in 2024, after sharp increases…
Ottawa launches consultation on national anti-fraud strategy
The federal government says it will be consulting for the next four weeks on a…
Most Canadians support social media ban for kids under 16: poll
TORONTO — A new poll says most Canadians support banning social media for anyone under…
Canada not worried U.S.-Mexico trade talks will upend trilateral deal, LeBlanc says
OTTAWA — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said on Monday he isn’t worried Mexico will…