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Alleged Chinese spy trial: Judge starts hearing case against ex-Hydro employee
LONGUEUIL — The long-awaited trial of a former researcher at Quebec’s electric utility charged with…
Experts say Ottawa’s new AI task force is skewed towards industry
OTTAWA — The Liberal government has given its new AI “task force” until the end…
Quebec government tables draft constitution to protect values, boost autonomy
MONTREAL — The Quebec government has tabled a draft constitution that would enshrine the right…
PM Carney says first few days ‘crucial’ to Gaza ceasefire deal, hostage release
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is urging all parties involved in the…
Anand says consular officers can help as Israel detains more Canadians from flotilla
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canadians detained by Israel for attempting to…
Ontario declares measles outbreak over after nearly a year of spread
TORONTO — Ontario’s measles outbreak, which sickened more than 2,300 people over the course of…
Minister open to changing bill that would give police easier access to personal data
OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says he is open to amending proposed border…
Police-reported violent crime rate grew in Canada as it dropped in the U.S.: report
OTTAWA — The gap between Canada and the United States on police-reported violent crime has…
Those in Canada with loved ones in Middle East hopeful about Hamas-Israel peace plan
For Raquel Ohnona Look, whose son was killed by Hamas at a music festival on…
‘Stable’ reputation makes Canada attractive to investors, Joly says
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s industrial strategy will leverage Canada’s reputation for stability to attract more foreign…
Senate debates bill to add warning labels to alcohol packaging
OTTAWA — Sen. Patrick Brazeau is trying a second time to pass legislation that would…
Trump’s Tylenol misinformation revives history of ‘mom blaming’ in autism, docs say
TORONTO — When U.S. President Donald Trump urged pregnant women to avoid Tylenol because of…
B.C. police seize $1M in assets related to alleged drug-trafficking operation
SURREY — Police in British Columbia say a six-month investigation into a suspected illicit drug…
Influencers — not news outlets or politicians — ‘dominated’ election online: report
OTTAWA — Influencers had the “loudest voices” online in this spring’s federal election, overtaking news…
In the news today: PM applauds Gaza peace deal; Jays beat Yankees, head to ALCS
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
City councillor, social worker Tanille Johnston running for NDP leadership
OTTAWA — Tanille Johnston, a social worker and city councillor for Campbell River, B.C., has…
British Columbia has tabled historic legislation to smoke out vaping advertising
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has tabled what it says is the first law…
All B.C. government liquor, cannabis stores now behind workers’ pickets in escalation
Job action by British Columbia public service workers is putting pressure on craft brewers, with…
Chip Wilson fined over signs posted outside mansion during B.C. election period
VANCOUVER — Elections BC has found billionaire Chip Wilson contravened election advertising rules when he…
Canada, U.S. have deep relationship despite shift to ‘transactional’ trade: Carney
TORONTO — Prime Minister Mark Carney said there is a path toward a deal with…
Carney pitches Keystone XL restart in exchange for progress on aluminum, steel
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney raised the prospect of reviving the Keystone XL pipeline…
Winnipeg judge stays charges against former fashion mogul Peter Nygard
WINNIPEG — Charges that former fashion mogul Peter Nygard confined and sexually assaulted a woman…
Liberals introduce second border bill as they look to pass some measures quickly
OTTAWA — The Liberal government has split its border security bill in two in the…
Music industry asks MPs for action on unauthorized use of works by generative AI
OTTAWA — The music industry called on the government to take action Wednesday to address…