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Canadian Blood Services reducing reliance on U.S. for life-changing plasma drugs
TORONTO — For years, Stéphane Cliche was a healthy avid athlete, but he kept getting…
3 children died from flu complications this month in Ottawa area: health units
Ottawa’s top doctor says the death of three children in the region over the past…
COVID shot reduces risk of severe illness, premature birth in pregnancy, study says
TORONTO — A new study says the COVID-19 vaccine protects pregnant women from getting severely…
Poilievre says Carney’s Liberals are ‘counterfeit’ Conservatives
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has been encouraging Prime Minister Mark Carney to steal…
Federal minister says he’s getting ‘lots of inquiries’ about MPs crossing the floor
OTTAWA — A federal minister dropped hints about more floor crossings Monday following the defection…
Quebec family doctors voting on new deal after province backtracks on reforms
MONTREAL — Quebec family doctors have until Friday to vote on a deal that would…
Inflation steady at 2.2% in November despite grocery price hike
OTTAWA — Economists and academics expect the trend of rising prices at the grocery store…
Ottawa launching softwood lumber task force aimed at industry competitiveness
OTTAWA — Natural Resource Minister Tim Hodgson says he’ll launch a task force early in…
Here’s a list of November inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 2.2 per cent in November, Statistics Canada says.…
Here’s a list of November inflation rates for Canadian provinces
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 2.2 per cent in November, Statistics Canada says.…
In the news: Rain to continue in B.C., Hudson’s Bay window display, youth happiness
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
There’s a happiness gap between young people in Quebec and in the rest of Canada
MONTREAL — Joshua Bujold, an upbeat psychology student in his first semester at Montreal’s Dawson…
Young Canadians tell of their generations’ challenges and hopes
The Canadian Press has been speaking with young people across the country about challenges facing…
Fate of OneBC party uncertain after MLA Dallas Brodie ‘removed’ as leader
OneBC, the party formed after a split from the Conservative Party of B.C., says leader…
B.C. braces for ‘high impact’ rain in flood-struck Fraser Valley and beyond
British Columbia is bracing for another “high impact” deluge of rain that’s forecast to hit…
Canadian politicians, community groups share support after Australia Hannukah attack
TORONTO — Canadian politicians and community groups shared messages of support after a mass shooting…
Whale sanctuary project in N.S. needs $15 million to open by end of summer
HALIFAX — The Whale Sanctuary Project, a proposed underwater enclosure that would encompass roughly 40…
‘Scared but resilient:’ Hanukkah celebrations go ahead despite deadly attack abroad
TORONTO — Members of Canada’s Jewish community expressed anger and resolve on Sunday ahead of…
Canadian describes ‘freakout’ as shots rang out in deadly attack in Australia
SYDNEY — Canadian Finn Foster, backpacking with his girlfriend in Australia, says they were planning…
Rain warnings as wet weather hits B.C.’s flood-soaked Fraser Valley
ABBOTSFORD — Rainfall warnings have gone up across British Columbia’s flood-drenched Fraser Valley as another…
Many evacuation orders, alerts lifted as floodwaters recede in B.C.’s Fraser Valley
ABBOTSFORD — Abbotsford, B.C., resident Teresa Vogel showed up Saturday at Delair Park, where her…
Churchill Falls agreement could be jeopardized by Quebec election, minister says
QUÉBEC — The Quebec government is warning that a draft energy deal with Newfoundland and…
Fan-favourite lion put down at Toronto Zoo after months of veterinary care
TORONTO — The Toronto Zoo says it has euthanized one of its lions after the…
Métis Nation of Ontario say academic gathering is an attempt to erase their history
OTTAWA — Members of the Métis Nation of Ontario say an upcoming academic summit in…