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Feds appealing use of Emergencies Act during ‘Freedom Convoy’ at Supreme Court
OTTAWA — The federal government is appealing to the Supreme Court a lower court decision…
More than 400 U.S. health-care workers have been hired by B.C., Premier Eby says
VICTORIA — A recruitment campaign in the United States has allowed British Columbia to hire…
Lytton, B.C., officials ‘immediately overwhelmed’ by wildfire rebuild, auditor says
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The British Columbia government expected the small Village of Lytton to lead its own recovery…
Quebec Liberal leader defends party as report casts doubt over vote-buying texts
QUÉBEC — Quebec Liberal Leader Charles Milliard says he wants answers about allegations of fundraising…
OPP report finds no evidence of wrongdoing for officers in Umar Zameer case
TORONTO — An investigation by Ontario Provincial Police has cleared three Toronto police officers of…
Jury sequestered in trial for drive-by shooting that left Montreal teen dead
MONTREAL — The jury has been sequestered in the case of two men accused of…
Retired Alberta teacher, 87, challenging extradition to U.K. to face abuse charges
EDMONTON — The lawyer for an 87-year-old retired teacher from central Alberta is set to…
Longest ballot protest group returns, targets byelection in Terrebonne
OTTAWA — The group that recruited hundreds of people to run against the Conservative leader…
Minister says CAF ‘not engaged’ in Iran war as questions are asked about support role
BRAMPTON — Canadian Armed Forces members are “not engaged” in the “prosecution” of the war…
French foreign minister suggests Canada could ‘maybe … at some point’ join EU
OTTAWA — French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot is openly mulling the idea of Canada seeking…
Anand says Canada’s focus in Iran war is on unblocking Strait of Hormuz
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said on Tuesday that she agrees with Prime…
Canada Energy Regulator projects power generation surge, with wind a major new source
CALGARY — A new report from the Canada Energy Regulator is projecting significant growth in…
Why it could take years to trace the Indigenous artifacts returned by the Vatican
OTTAWA — More than 60 Indigenous items repatriated from the Vatican are now back on…
CRA worker arrested for identity theft and trafficking information in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — A worker with the Canada Revenue Agency in Vancouver has been arrested and…
Ottawa puts $200M into space launch pad in Nova Scotia
OTTAWA — The federal government is putting $200 million toward a Canadian-owned launch pad so…
Sailors visiting Vancouver brag of catching hundreds of crabs, investigation underway
VANCOUVER — Fisheries officials say they are reviewing a video showing crew on a large…
In the news today: Tackling antisemitism, Soaring fuel costs, N.B. budget
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘One elbow up, one down’: The Carney government after its first year
OTTAWA — If one thing is clear a year into his tenure, it’s that Mark…
Flood, avalanche risks rise as atmospheric river sweeps over several areas of B.C.
VANCOUVER — An atmospheric river washing over British Columbia from the Pacific is creating dangerous…
Canada can ‘manage’ Trump’s call for help without being drawn into Iran war: minister
OTTAWA — Canada can successfully navigate President Donald Trump’s call for NATO allies to secure…
B.C. legislator says Lapu Lapu survivors don’t want festival as anniversary looms
VICTORIA — A member of British Columbia’s legislature who was at the scene of last…
Canada Soccer unveils new World Cup jerseys, gets funding for youth initiatives
TORONTO — When a young soccer player asked Jonathan Osorio if Canada was going to…
Slain Iran critic Masjoody said months ago that murder suspects wanted to poison him
VANCOUVER — An Iranian dissident found dead in British Columbia this month had accused the…
Carney meets Keir Starmer in London as war in Iran disrupts shipping routes
LONDON — Prime Minister Mark Carney and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer agreed during a…