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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…
Federal government asked court to set aside Ottawa’s shutdown order for TikTok Canada
OTTAWA — The federal government asked for a court ruling to set aside the government’s…
OneBC group ‘facilitated’ off UBC campus by RCMP amid safety fears
VANCOUVER — The University of British Columbia says RCMP officers “facilitated” a group of people…
Prosecutors fail to have B.C. man jailed indefinitely after attempted robbery
A British Columbia judge has rejected a bid by prosecutors to have a man who…
Myles Gray police-beating death hearing in B.C. adjourned due to hot-mic obscenity
VANCOUVER — A public hearing into the 2015 police beating death of Myles Gray that…
Quebec pushes back greenhouse gas reduction target by five years to 2035
QUÉBEC — The Quebec government announced Thursday that it’s pushing back its greenhouse gas reduction…
Trump withdraws Carney’s invitation to ‘Board of Peace’
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has rescinded an invitation to Prime Minister Mark Carney…
Carney says Canadian values key to sovereignty, pushes back on Trump’s remarks
QUÉBEC — Staying true to Canada’s core values will be key to upholding its sovereignty,…
Hundreds line up near Edmonton to sign petition calling for vote on separation
STONY PLAIN — An hour after the doors opened Thursday at a community centre west…
La Loche marks 10 years since mass shooting in northern Saskatchewan
LA LOCHE — A high school in northern Saskatchewan where a deadly shooting took place…
Parents of Canadian held in Syria urge Ottawa to act as prisoners are sent to Iraq
OTTAWA — The mother of a Canadian man detained in Syria says he risks going…
Chinese ambassador urges Canada to move quickly to implement deals signed in Beijing
OTTAWA — China’s ambassador to Canada is urging the government to make progress quickly on…
Lutnick calls Carney’s speech ‘political noise’ and cautions Canada on China deal
WASHINGTON — U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick called Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech at the…
Ski season saved at Le Massif ski resort in Quebec after workers accept new deal
MONTREAL — A major Quebec ski resort that has been shut down because of a…
Judge says Montreal man not criminally responsible for stabbing relatives 212 times
MONTREAL — A Montreal man who stabbed his parents and grandmother a total of 212…
New Coalition Avenir Québec leader and Quebec premier will be chosen April 12
QUÉBEC — The Coalition Avenir Québec will choose Premier François Legault’s successor on April 12.…
First Nations-owned Vancouver Island wood chip plant set to close in March
ALERT BAY — A wood chip plant on Vancouver Island that’s majority-owned by a First…
Marineland now seeking permits to ship remaining belugas to U.S.: sources
TORONTO — Marineland has presented a plan to the federal government to ship the last…
Fact File: Trump makes false claim about Greenland’s ‘two dogsled’ defence capacity
U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed Denmark’s military presence in Greenland consists of “two…
In the news: Carney and cabinet meeting in Quebec City, China looking for fast action
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
First Nations chiefs call out Ottawa over pipeline deal that doesn’t mention water
OTTAWA — Some First Nations chiefs are demanding answers from Ottawa after the federal government…