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National employment numbers for July from Statistics Canada, at a glance
OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada’s July employment figures (numbers from the previous month…
In the news today: Thailand school shooting, jet program, job numbers, fish study
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canada pays no entry fee as observer in next-generation jet fighter program, feds say
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s decision to kick the tires on a new, multinational fighter jet program…
Interim Indigenous languages commissioner says she’s participating in probe of office
OTTAWA — The interim commissioner of Indigenous languages says she knows her office has work…
Fact File: Chemical smell from wildfire smoke is not evidence of spraying
Several online videos claimed a chemical smell in Canadian wildfire smoke was deliberately created rather…
Conservative MP Larry Brock announces he will resign next month
OTTAWA — Ontario Conservative MP Larry Brock is resigning as member of Parliament and is…
Grizzly bear attack in B.C. area leaves 72-year-old woman with serious injuries
LILLOOET — A 72-year-old woman attacked by a grizzly bear in a remote area of…
Girl’s phone stopped being used hours before her father reported she was missing
ELIZABETHTOWN — The phone of a nine-year-old Montreal girl found drowned in New York last…
On weekend when southern B.C. burned, violators of fire bans were caught in the act
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On a weekend when thousands of people were forced to flee a ferocious wildfire that…
PM says Ottawa is ‘loyal’ to supply management system protecting dairy sector
CHICOUTIMI — Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is “loyal” to the supply management…
Granby Zoo warns visitors about contact with Japanese macaque after isolated incident
The Granby Zoo is issuing a warning to recent visitors following an incident involving a…
Anand says women are key in pursuit of shared economic growth with African countries
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada is pushing for more airline connections,…
U.S. Homeland Security says Canadian to be deported after assault in New Jersey
OTTAWA — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed on social media Wednesday that a…
What travellers should know about navigating WestJet strike disruptions
HALIFAX — Thousands of passengers are trying to navigate the cancellation process as WestJet halts…
Clarification to Aug. 2 story about rights of WestJet passengers
In a story about the WestJet labour disruption published on Aug. 2, The Canadian Press…
N.S. attorney general wants answers after innocent man serves 18 months in prison
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s attorney general says he wants answers on how an innocent man…
Poilievre says Carney must explain ‘failed’ screening that led to NATO spy case
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Thursday that Prime Minister Mark Carney “has a…
WestJet flight attendants win 18% wage hike, new perks after strike
Walking off the job for a day helped earn flight attendants at WestJet a more…
Climate change made Ontario, N.W.T. fire conditions roughly twice as likely: report
The conditions underlying intense July wildfires in Ontario and Northwest Territories were made roughly twice…
Judge authorizes class action by Jewish students against McGill
MONTREAL — A Quebec Superior Court judge has authorized a class-action lawsuit by Jewish students…
Lightning sparked dozens of wildfires in Quebec in July
MONTREAL — Quebec’s wildfire protection agency reports it saw “above-average” fire activity in the province…
Federal Liberals choose new national director
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal party says it has chosen career lawyer Jessica…
In the news today: Vigil for Calgary boy, New wildfire report, Muskoka teen drama
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Vigil held for Calgary boy, 11, found dead in pipe system after disappearance
CALGARY — A vigil was held outside Calgary’s city hall on Wednesday evening for an…