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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…
Crown says two men accused ‘shot to kill’ in drive-by that left Montreal teen dead
MONTREAL — The two men charged with murdering a 15-year-old girl in a drive-by shooting…
Métis National Council signs agreement with Northwest Territory Métis Nation
OTTAWA — The Métis National Council has signed an agreement with the Northwest Territory Métis…
Myles Gray death shows police need regional training centres on use of force: expert
VANCOUVER — An expert on police use of force is recommending regional training centres for…
Some B.C. appraisers adding land-claims clause after Aboriginal title court case
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VICTORIA — An organization representing about 1,200 appraisers in British Columbia says some of its…
Canada promises $37 million in humanitarian aid for civilians in Lebanon
OTTAWA — The Carney government is promising more than $37 million in humanitarian aid for…
What will the carbon price cost the oilsands? A Timbit per barrel, one analysis says
The industrial carbon price will cost Alberta’s oilsands producers on average the equivalent of about…
Details of federal spending review to be released in ‘coming days’
OTTAWA — Canadians are expected to learn soon which programs will be affected by the…
Canada not a target for Trump administration’s new tariff investigations
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration launched trade investigations of multiple countries Wednesday in an attempt…
In the news: Carney travelling north, BDC and defence partnerships, NSF fees capped
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
New federal rules limiting non-sufficient funds fees to $10 kick in Thursday
New rules are now in effect limiting the amount that banks can charge customers who…
Canada will ‘do its part’ to help IEA release of oil reserves: Hodgson
OTTAWA — Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson said Wednesday Canada will “do its part” to…
Winter storm brings freezing rain, heavy snow into Ontario and Quebec
MONTREAL — A winter storm swept across Central Canada and the Atlantic region on Wednesday,…
Saskatchewan Premier Moe lauds gun legislation from ‘hottest’ justice minister
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe trumpeted new gun legislation passed Wednesday by his government,…
Stanley Park’s stagnant Lost Lagoon closer to being reconnected to ocean
VANCOUVER — Lost Lagoon at the entrance to Vancouver’s famed Stanley Park has become a…
VPD officers could have de-escalated encounter ending in Myles Gray’s death: expert
VANCOUVER — A police use-of-force expert has told a public hearing that Vancouver police officers…
Conservative Leader Poilievre travelling to U.S. to discuss autos, energy
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is heading to the United States for several days…
King Charles ‘expressed his concern’ over Alberta separatism in meeting: grand chief
EDMONTON — The grand chief of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations says King…
Tumbler Ridge MP backs mother’s lawsuit against OpenAI, blaming it for shooting role
The member of Parliament for Tumbler Ridge, B.C., said he supports a lawsuit against artificial…
Quebec watchdog submits report into police shooting of 15-year-old Nooran Rezayi
MONTREAL — Just over five months after police shot dead a 15-year-old boy on Montreal’s…
Police were ‘limited’ in investigating allegations against Stronach, officer says
TORONTO — Police were limited in what they could do to investigate sexual assault allegations…