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China’s envoy says Beijing, Ottawa ‘eye to eye’ on supporting Greenland
OTTAWA — China’s envoy to Canada says the two countries “see eye to eye” on…
You’re at risk of frostbite in this bitterly cold weather. Here’s what to know
TORONTO — As bitterly cold temperatures plunge much of the country into a deep freeze,…
Government plans to bring forward online harms bill, AI minister says
OTTAWA — The federal government is working on online harms legislation, Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan…
Assembly of First Nations warns members to be cautious in U.S. following ICE actions
OTTAWA — The Assembly of First Nations is warning First Nations people to be wary…
Too cold to ski: Bone-chilling cold warnings sweep the country
WINNIPEG — A baleful front of face-freezing Arctic air delivered a winter wallop across Canada’s…
Liberals wrap two days of cabinet meetings focused on affordability, security
QUÉBEC — The Liberal cabinet has wrapped two days of meetings in Quebec City focused…
B.C. Law Society names OPCC counsel in probe over obscenity that derailed hearing
VANCOUVER — The Law Society of British Columbia has confirmed it is investigating Brad Hickford,…
Man accused of helping with B.C. jailbreak in 2022 extradited back to Canada
SURREY — A man accused of helping with the escape of a gangland killer from…
Ministers defend ‘great sacrifices’ after Trump downplays NATO role in Afghanistan
OTTAWA — Liberal cabinet ministers and former Armed Forces members are defending the sacrifices Canadian…
Military mission complete in Manitoba First Nation dealing with frozen water damage
PIMICIKAMAK CREE NATION, MAN. — The federal government says a military mission to help a…
Canadian ex-Olympian and alleged drug kingpin Ryan Wedding arrested in Mexico: FBI
Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin Ryan Wedding has been arrested in Mexico,…
Bessent weighs in on Alberta separatism, calls Alberta ‘natural partner for the U.S.’
WASHINGTON — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent commented Thursday on the separatist movement in Alberta…
Quebec government is removing the British crown from province’s coat of arms
MONTREAL — The Quebec government announced Friday that it’s removing the British crown from the…
Montreal scraps social and affordable housing bylaw, will offer city land for housing
MONTREAL — Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada is following through on a campaign promise to…
Simon Jolin-Barrette bows out of CAQ leadership race; Christine Fréchette to run
The race to find a leader for the Coalition Avenir Québec began to take shape…
A timeline of key events leading up to the arrest of Canadian fugitive Ryan Wedding
U.S. authorities have announced the arrest of former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, who is…
5 things to know about Canada being disinvited from Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
OTTAWA — Senior federal government officials told reporters travelling to China with Prime Minister Mark…
Almost 10,000 federal workers were told this week they may be laid off: unions
QUÉBEC — Almost 10,000 federal public servants have received notices in the past week warning…
Autopsy says dingoes likely didn’t kill Canadian, but there were ‘pre-mortem’ bites
The father of a young Canadian found dead on a beach in Australia on Monday…
Conservatives prepare for national convention, anniversary of Harper’s historic win
OTTAWA — On the morning of Jan. 24, 2006, newspapers across the Prairies spread the…
American aquariums say they are working to provide future for Marineland’s belugas
TORONTO — American aquariums say they visited Marineland last week with the goal of “providing…
In the news today: Cabinet retreat continues, China’s envoy on EVs, Buy Canadian wave
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Chinese ambassador pitches new EVs as first step to new Canadian jobs, cheaper cars
OTTAWA — As critics attack Ottawa’s agreement last week to start allowing a small number…
Chinese envoy says PM’s claim that Beijing agreed to visa-free entry not yet official
OTTAWA — China’s ambassador in Ottawa says Prime Minister Mark Carney’s claim that Beijing is…