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B.C.-based pro-Palestinian group Samidoun, listed as terrorist entity, is dissolved
OTTAWA — The Canadian government says Samidoun, a pro-Palestinian group added to the country’s list…
Carney isn’t saying whether Michael Ma faces fallout for China remarks
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney did not answer directly Monday when asked whether Liberal…
B.C. Conservative leadership hopeful Fulmer enters ‘unite the right’ deal with Brodie
VICTORIA — B.C. Conservative leadership candidate Yuri Fulmer and breakaway MLA Dallas Brodie have announced…
Accused B.C. cop killer wants to be found mentally fit for trial, lawyer tells court
VANCOUVER — The lawyer for the man accused of killing of RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang…
Independent MLA won’t resign while facing charges labelled intimate partner violence
VICTORIA — Independent British Columbia legislator Hon Chan says he is not resigning after his…
Lewis begins NDP leadership with Prairie tension and a big rebuilding task ahead
WINNIPEG — Avi Lewis starts his term as federal NDP leader with the daunting task…
Montreal organizations say Canada is censoring European Parliament member Rima Hassan
Community organizations in Montreal are coming to the defence of a French Palestinian politician who…
Carney begins process of finding judge to fill coming Supreme Court of Canada opening
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has started the process to fill the Supreme Court…
Human rights tribunal approves massive child welfare deal for Ontario First Nations
OTTAWA — The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has approved a landmark First Nations child welfare…
P.E.I. becomes first province to lower colorectal cancer screening age to 45
Prince Edward Island is lowering its colorectal cancer screening age to 45 after several national…
Air Canada CEO to step down later this year after backlash over lack of French
MONTREAL — Air Canada chief executive Michael Rousseau will leave the company later this year…
Liberals dismiss call for law to ensure political fibs and flubs don’t eclipse facts
OTTAWA — The Liberal government has dismissed a Toronto man’s proposal to keep politicians honest…
Metro fruit and vegetable distribution centre employees on strike in Quebec
Workers at Metro’s head office and the Laval, Que., fruit and vegetable distribution centre went…
Canadian banks, pension funds have poured billions into ICE contractors
OTTAWA — Major Canadian banks and pension funds provided tens of billions of dollars to…
Avi Lewis is the new NDP leader, as Alberta, Sask. leaders say his policies can ‘hurt’
WINNIPEG — Filmmaker Avi Lewis has been elected as the NDP’s new leader, defeating his…
Authorities in Canada warn of fraud as FIFA World Cup approaches
NORTH BAY — Authorities are warning Canadians and visitors about fraud schemes tied to the…
Ottawa earmarks $1.5 billion to support RCAF’s new Husky tanker fleet
OTTAWA — The federal government has set aside about $1.5 billion to maintain and service…
Human Rights Tribunal set to deliver verdict on First Nations child welfare deal
OTTAWA — The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal is expected to release a decision Monday on…
In the news today: NDP tensions, Political honesty law, Joni Mitchell at the Junos
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Transgender Quebecers face surgery delays, out-of-province patients get faster care
MONTREAL — Fraser Place says gender-affirming surgery will finally allow him to feel comfortable in…
Danielle Smith says diverse opinions welcome after MLA supports separatist petition
EDMONTON — Alberta’s premier says she welcomes diverse opinions in her caucus after a legislature…
European Parliament member Rima Hassan says she was denied entry to Canada
MONTRÉAL — A French-Palestinian member of the European Parliament says she was denied entry into…
‘The crew is ready’: Canadian to be voice link to Artemis II moon mission
WASHINGTON — Jenni Gibbons was always drawn to the stars. Now, the Calgary-born astronaut is…
‘It’s ridiculous’: U.S. closing historic Border Road to Canadian traffic
COUTTS — Amid the howling winds of the Sweet Grass Hills lies Border Road, a…