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Montreal teen terror case pushed back again as defence awaits evidence
MONTRÉAL — The case against a 17-year-old Montreal boy who allegedly intended to carry out…
G7 finance ministers meet to discuss increasing pressure on Russia
OTTAWA — Canada hosted a virtual meeting of G7 finance ministers today to discuss further…
Three accused in alleged anti-government land grab in Quebec opt for jury trial
QUÉBEC — Three of the four men accused in an alleged anti-government plot to forcibly…
High-speed rail construction could begin in four years, LeBlanc says
MONTREAL — The federal government wants construction on a planned high-speed rail line between Toronto…
Ministers ask senior officials to review procurement contracts, find savings
OTTAWA — Canada’s ministers of finance and procurement have given officials in charge of most…
In the news today: Canada Post union to give update on negotiations
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Some public service jobs will be cut as Ottawa adopts AI: chief data officer
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s chief data officer says he thinks the introduction of artificial intelligence to…
Tutu the humpback whale is freed from 150 metres of fishing gear off Vancouver Island
A juvenile humpback whale nicknamed Tutu is swimming freely again after a multi-day mission to…
Ontario government proposes changes, driver charged after daycare crash
The Ontario government is proposing measures aimed at boosting safety at child-care facilities, and a…
Judge upholds publication ban on B.C. festival attack mental fitness evidence
VANCOUVER — A judge has upheld a ban that prevents media from publishing evidence heard…
Teck merger a ‘vote of confidence,’ says Eby, pitching B.C. as Canada’s ‘engine’
The proposed merger between Teck Resources Ltd. and Anglo American PLC to create a $70-billion…
Carney’s major project list includes LNG development, nuclear power, mining
EDMONTON — An expansion to the Port of Montreal and work to double liquefied natural…
Minister says Indigenous advisory council just the start of major project talks
OTTAWA — The newly appointed Indigenous advisory council marks the start — not the end…
B.C. First Nations and logging firm want Walbran Valley old-growth blockade to end
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court is set to rule on an injunction to halt…
Players acquitted in Hockey Canada sex assault trial can return to NHL
NEW YORK — The five players acquitted in the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial can…
Both Conservatives and Liberals intend to introduce bail reform legislation this fall
OTTAWA — Members of Parliament will have the chance this fall to debate two different…
Montreal Transit Corp. warns users ahead of second strike coming in 10 days
MONTREAL — The head of Montreal’s public transit authority says she needs to find ways…
Fact File: Video of supposed attack on Edmonton Uber driver actually filmed in Texas
A video shared on social media claims to show an Edmonton Uber driver held at…
Liberal MPs reluctant to lower 2030 and 2035 climate targets
EDMONTON — Some Liberal MPs are reluctant to see their government lower its greenhouse gas…
Drought deepens in Eastern Canada as West sees some improvement: monitor
Officials say a deepening drought in Central and Atlantic Canada is creating water supply issues…
PQ leader praises Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for standing up to Ottawa
CALGARY — The leader of the Parti Québécois says he sees possible areas of co-operation…
Carney says federal government will sign more pharmacare deals with provinces
OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government is committed to signing pharmacare deals with all provinces…
Man arrested in U.S. and returned to Canada for crash that killed two near Montreal
MONTREAL — A truck driver wanted in Quebec for a crash south of Montreal in…
Quebec environmental lawyers group sues Ottawa over major projects bill
MONTREAL — A group of environmental lawyers says it has filed a lawsuit in Quebec…