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Spy agency won’t release its TikTok advice to Ottawa, urges caution online
OTTAWA — The Canadian Security Intelligence Service isn’t disclosing the advice it gave the federal…
MPs reject bill to close U.S. loophole for arms exports, with some Liberal dissent
OTTAWA — MPs voted Wednesday to reject a bill that sought to close a loophole…
What is a strategic oil reserve and does Canada have one?
CALGARY — The war raging in the Middle East has jolted global energy markets, prompting…
Swifties could get Vancouver concert refunds after deal with StubHub on ticketing
VICTORIA — People who purchased tickets for Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vancouver through a resale…
Gun control groups ‘disappointed’ by lack of information on Tumbler Ridge firearms
OTTAWA — Five gun control advocacy groups have told the RCMP they’re “alarmed and disappointed”…
Ottawa earmarks $10 million to help protect Jewish institutions after gunfire attacks
OTTAWA — The federal government is earmarking $10 million to help Jewish communities bolster security…
Idlout says she felt she was ‘betraying’ her constituents by staying with NDP
OTTAWA — Nunavut MP Lori Idlout said Wednesday feedback from constituents calling on her to…
Carney inching closer to majority with NDP floor-crossing ahead of byelections
OTTAWA — Nunavut MP Lori Idlout’s decision to quit the NDP caucus to join the…
Ottawa considering reopening embassy in Venezuela, where it already employs locals
OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says it’s thinking about reopening its embassy in Venezuela, where…
Idlout one of more than 300 MPs who have crossed the floor in Parliament’s history
OTTAWA — When Nunavut MP Lori Idlout left the NDP to join the Liberals on…
Fact File: As Iran war escalates, fake videos and images proliferate online
As the U.S.-Israel war on Iran escalates, a flood of fake and misleading content is…
Conservatives nominate candidates for two coming byelections
OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives have nominated candidates in two of the three byelections set…
In the news: Nunavut MP Idlout join Liberals, Carney edges closer to majority
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Nunavut MP Lori Idlout crosses floor from NDP to Liberals
OTTAWA — The NDP says Nunavut MP Lori Idlout has crossed the floor to join…
Newfoundland and Labrador overhauls procurement after report errors thought to be AI
ST. JOHN’S — The Newfoundland and Labrador government has overhauled its process for awarding contracts…
Registration of U.S. nurses in B.C. soars amid recruitment push
This summer, Alex Alvarez will pack her belongings and make the 3,500-kilometre trek with her…
Eby says he had ‘frank discussion’ with U.S. ambassador on lumber dispute, tariffs
VICTORIA — B.C. Premier David Eby says he had a “frank discussion” with U.S. Ambassador…
Conservatives seek to remove barriers to alcohol shipments across provincial borders
OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives are pushing to allow Canada Post to ship alcohol between…
Vancouver moves closer to no-snow winter despite chilly blast
VANCOUVER — Vancouver has moved closer to an official snowless winter after a chilly blast…
Recall bids against Alberta premier, two caucus members fail to get enough signatures
EDMONTON — A petition looking to oust Alberta Premier Danielle Smith from her seat in…
Ottawa drops TikTok ban, will now let platform stay in Canada with conditions
OTTAWA — Ottawa says it will allow TikTok to continue operating in Canada now that…
Former assistant testifies at Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial
TORONTO — Frank Stronach’s waterfront condo did not have mirrors on the ceiling, the businessman’s…
Vancouver councillor sues Mayor Ken Sim over ‘flippant and reckless’ drug accusation
VANCOUVER — Vancouver City Coun. Sean Orr is suing Mayor Ken Sim for defamation after…
B.C. killings due to ‘botched robbery,’ defence lawyer says, as murder trial closes
ABBOTSFORD — A weeks-long trial of three men accused of murdering an Abbotsford, B.C., couple…