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Former chief coroner describes years of calls for changes to help toxic drug crisis
VANCOUVER — The former chief coroner for British Columbia says the provincial government didn’t seem…
Fraser to speak to religious communities about religious exemption for hate
OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser said he’ll speak with representatives from religious communities after…
Quebec Liberals under investigation by anti-corruption police
MONTREAL — Quebec’s anti-corruption police have launched a criminal investigation of the provincial Liberal party,…
Former B.C. premier Clark says Conservatives cannot be ‘kooky’ if they want to govern
VICTORIA — Former British Columbia premier Christy Clark says “nobody wants to elect a government…
Air Transat pilots notch big wage gains in deal where income was biggest hurdle
MONTREAL — A tentative deal has yielded big wage gains for Air Transat pilots, the…
Bank of Canada leaves key interest rate unchanged as markets bet on extended pause
TORONTO — The Bank of Canada has halted its downward push on interest rates. The…
Yves Engler barred from seeking NDP leadership due to harassment allegations
OTTAWA — Self-described “agitator” Yves Engler has been denied entry to the NDP leadership race,…
Hoekstra downplays fears of Trump administration meddling in Canada’s politics
OTTAWA — U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra is downplaying concerns America’s new national security…
Canada adds Maniac Murder Cult, Terrorgram Collective to list of extremist entities
OTTAWA — The federal government says it has added three extremist networks and an armed…
QuickList on the 21 Alberta politicians facing citizen recall petitions
Twenty Alberta legislature members with Premier Danielle Smith’s 47-member United Conservative Party caucus are officially…
PM says new envoy to U.S. will have window to prepare for next phase of trade talks
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada’s next ambassador to Washington will have a…
Author Robert Munsch shares more details on dementia diagnosis in CBC interview
Beloved children’s author Robert Munsch shared more details about his dementia diagnosis in a CBC…
François Legault vows to stay on as Quebec premier despite internal party dissent
QUÉBEC — Quebec Premier François Legault says he intends to remain in office even as…
Canada wraps up G7 tech ministers’ meeting after signing EU, U.K. deals
OTTAWA — Canada ended a two-day meeting of G7 industry, digital and technology ministers Tuesday…
Why northern First Nations still rely on diesel fuel — and what could power the coveted Ring of Fire
NESKANTAGA FIRST NATION — This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center. — The fumes…
In the news: U.S. security strategy doesn’t meddle in Canadian politics: Hoekstra
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Alberta legislature passes bill invoking Charter override for fourth time
EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA — Alberta’s governing United Conservatives stayed up into the early pre-dawn hours…
Half of Canadians support a new pipeline between Alberta and B.C.: poll
OTTAWA — Half of Canadians are in favour of building a new bitumen pipeline between…
Alberta begins final debate on bill to apply notwithstanding clause to 3 more laws
EDMONTON — The Alberta government moved to the final stage of debate early Wednesday on…
Health Canada approves 1st pill to treat postpartum depression
TORONTO — Health Canada has approved the first drug designed to treat postpartum depression. Zuranolone,…
Air Transat averts pilot strike with tentative deal
MONTREAL — Air Transat passengers breathed a sigh of relief Tuesday evening after the company…
Transat deal offers relief for vacationers worried strike would disrupt travel plans
MONTREAL AND TORONTO — A tentative deal reached hours ahead of a strike deadline by…
B.C. announces new measures to combat intimate partner violence
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s attorney general has announced further provincial measures aimed at combating intimate…
Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s ambassador to the U.S., resigning next year
OTTAWA — Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s ambassador to the U.S., said Tuesday she will end her…