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Longtime Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland’s resignation takes effect today
OTTAWA — Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland’s resignation as a member of Parliament takes effect…
Rogers puts $50M to address excessive screen time among teens and tweens
TORONTO — Rogers Communications says it is investing $50 million over five years to address…
Conservative MP accuses students of free speech attack after campus event cancelled
OTTAWA — Conservative MP Garnett Genuis accused a student group at York University of attacking…
Victims’ families mark six-year anniversary of Flight PS752 downing in Iran
RICHMOND HILL — The group representing families of passengers killed in the downing of Ukraine…
Fisheries Department grants authorization for port expansion in Contrecoeur, Que.
MONTRÉAL — Fisheries and Oceans Canada has granted authorization to the Montreal Port Authority to…
Protesters, ICE face off with tensions high in Minneapolis after fatal shooting
MINNEAPOLIS — Protesters in Minneapolis shouted during a tense standoff with masked federal agents Thursday…
Carney to travel to Qatar next week alongside trips to China, Switzerland
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Doha, Qatar on Jan. 18 for…
Vancouver orchestra won’t sue violinist who broke NDA to speak out about alleged rape
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra says it won’t be taking legal action against a violinist who…
What Trump’s aspiration to conquer Greenland means for Canada
OTTAWA — Canada’s closest physical neighbours are in an escalating dispute that risks breaking the…
New charges against man with al-Qaida ties as lawyer raises mental health concerns
MONTREAL — A homeless man who had attended al-Qaida training camps and is charged with…
Kashechewan First Nation evacuation plans will prioritize 500 vulnerable people: feds
Indigenous Services Canada says the evacuation of 500 vulnerable people from a remote First Nation…
Calls for caution as Carney prepares to meet Xi amid new global political order
VANCOUVER — Former Hong Kong pro-democracy legislator Albert Chan Wai-yip is a longtime critic of…
Supreme Court to hear challenge of law allowing Ontario Place redevelopment
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will hear an appeal from a coalition challenging…
Kinew, leaders visit Manitoba First Nation dealing with frozen water crisis
PIMICIKAMAK CREE NATION, MAN. — Politicians travelled to get a look at a First Nation…
RCAF commander reports progress on filling recruitment, retention gaps
OTTAWA — A substantial entry level pay hike for pilots and the acquisition of new…
In the news: Airlines overhauling routes, RCAF retention via pay hike, gear boosting
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Chrystia Freeland resigning as Toronto MP on Friday
OTTAWA — Longtime Liberal MP and former cabinet minister Chrystia Freeland, who was a driving…
How Canadian agencies are embracing AI tools to defend national security
OTTAWA — The national spy watchdog is reviewing the use and governance of artificial intelligence…
Civil case against estate of Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau is dismissed
VANCOUVER — The lawsuit brought by a British Columbia man against the estate of acclaimed…
Ottawa says 25 banned guns were collected and destroyed in buyback pilot program
OTTAWA — The federal government says 25 banned firearms were collected and destroyed during a…
Man receives suspended sentence for defacing National Holocaust Monument
OTTAWA — A man who pleaded guilty after defacing Canada’s National Holocaust Monument has received…
Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day festival to return after deadly SUV attack, focus on healing
VANCOUVER — The chair of Filipino BC said holding a 2026 Lapu Lapu Day festival…
Carney to host Canada’s premiers in Ottawa
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Canada’s premiers in Ottawa later this…
B.C. Mountie should be fired or ordered to quit over behaviour in group chats: lawyer
A British Columbia RCMP officer who has been found to have committed discreditable conduct over…