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‘Overwhelmed’ mom of Tumbler Ridge victim Maya Gebala wants no more mail
VANCOUVER — The mother of Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala says they have been…
Conservatives nominate candidate in Scarborough byelection
OTTAWA — The Conservatives have now named candidates for all three upcoming byelections. The party…
Montreal’s mayor heading to South Korea for ‘economic and cultural mission’
MONTREAL — Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada is heading to South Korea for a five-day…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for February, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.7 per cent in February. Statistics Canada also…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for February, by province
OTTAWA — Canada’s national unemployment rate was 6.7 per cent in February. Here are the…
National employment numbers for February from Statistics Canada, at a glance
OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada’s February employment figures (numbers from the previous month…
In the news: Carney in Norway, Canada CUSMA talks leverage, March break destinations
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Price shocks from Iran war could give Canada leverage in CUSMA talks: experts
WASHINGTON — Countries around the world are grappling with skyrocketing costs for key commodities like…
About 8,300 customers still without power in Quebec after ice storm
MONTREAL — Quebec’s hydro utility was working to re-establish power for tens of thousands of…
Twice-delayed Artemis II mission now set for April with Canadian Jeremy Hansen
NASA’s planned launch of a moon rocket with Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen aboard is set…
Carney announces $32B for northern defence and infrastructure projects
YELLOWKNIFE — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday the government is putting an additional $32…
B.C. chiefs tell MP Aaron Gunn to ‘chillax’ about land acknowledgments
VANCOUVER — The chiefs of four British Columbia First Nations have told Conservative member of…
Man found dead in boat off Belize coast identified as Canadian
Local media in the Central American country of Belize have identified a man found dead…
Ottawa’s ‘failure’ to disclose attack on military in Kuwait ‘shameful’: Tory MP
OTTAWA — Conservative defence critic James Bezan said it’s “really shameful” the Liberal government did…
New government bill would help police, spy service probe online activities
OTTAWA — Proposed legislation would give police and Canada’s spy service new powers to investigate…
Carney travelling to Yellowknife, Norway for defence-focused northern trip
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is again heading overseas, this time to Norway to…
Vancouver Lapu Lapu event set for April 19, a year after deadly attack
VANCOUVER — Advocacy group Filipino BC has announced that it will host its annual Lapu…
Niagara chair resigns after accusations of owning signed copy of Hitler’s ‘Mein Kampf’
An Ontario government appointee has resigned as chair of the Niagara Region after being accused…
Carney to meet with King Charles while in United Kingdom
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to meet with King Charles while he’s…
Conservatives introduce bill to create self-defence law for home invasions
OTTAWA — The Conservatives are pushing for changes to the Criminal Code they say would…
Ottawa rushing hate crimes bill without addressing concerns: civil liberties’ group
OTTAWA — The Canadian Civil Liberties Association says the government is rushing its hate crimes…
Here’s what the Liberals’ new bill on ‘lawful access’ for police and spies would do
OTTAWA — The federal government has tabled legislation in the House of Commons it says…
Mexican official says Canada is ‘a fundamental’ part of the CUSMA trade bloc
OTTAWA — As American officials consider cutting separate deals with both countries, Mexico says Canada…
‘I wish I could go back in time’: Man apologizes for fatal Vancouver café stabbing
VANCOUVER — A man accused of a fatal stabbing on a Vancouver café patio nearly…