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Final commercial flight operated by Canadian airline departed from Cuba: Anand
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says the final passenger flight operated by Canadian…
Defence suggests woman regrets engaging in sexual encounter with Frank Stronach
TORONTO — One of the complainants in billionaire businessman Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial is…
Montreal promises new approach to homeless with encampment ‘tolerance zones’
MONTREAL — The City of Montreal is changing its approach to unhoused people, promising to…
Dr. Joss Reimer says misinformation a key target as she becomes Canada’s top doctor
OTTAWA — Tackling health misinformation and rebuilding public trust are top priorities for Canada’s incoming…
Ontario man accused in Ryan Wedding case denied bail
TORONTO — An Ontario man accused of laundering hundreds of millions of dollars in assets…
Bloc MP says he was mugged and pepper-sprayed while in Brussels for NATO visit
OTTAWA — A Bloc Québécois member of Parliament says he was assaulted and pepper-sprayed this…
‘Increased control over immigration?’ Nine questions on Alberta referendum in October
Premier Danielle Smith announced Thursday that a referendum will be held on Oct. 19 to…
Quebec justice minister withdraws article on abortion rights in constitution bill
QUÉBEC — Quebec’s justice minister has reversed course in the face of strong criticism of…
NDP leadership candidates pitch their rebuilding plans to voters in final debate
OTTAWA — The NDP leadership candidates began the final official debate with a general acknowledgment…
Ahead of PM’s visit, India’s envoy says Canada could sign trade deal ‘within a year’
OTTAWA — India’s envoy to Ottawa says Canada could sign a comprehensive trade deal with…
In the news today: Olympics, India trade deal with Canada, Tumbler Ridge, NDP debate
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Guns in photo posted by Tumbler Ridge shooter’s mother were legal, expert says
A former RCMP weapons officer says guns in a photo posted by the Tumbler Ridge…
Alberta’s Smith to put immigration, Constitution questions on fall referendum
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government is putting nine questions to a provincewide referendum…
New defence purchasing agency will become more independent, MP says
OTTAWA — Ottawa is now well into its overhaul of defence procurement and will soon…
‘Increased control over immigration?’ Nine questions on Alberta referendum in October
EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says a referendum is to be held on Oct. 19…
Overdose deaths drop by 21 per cent, but 1,826 deaths in 2025 still a ‘profound loss’
VICTORIA — More than 1,800 people died in British Columbia last year from illicit drug…
Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial hits hurdle as fourth complainant testifies
TORONTO — The trial of billionaire businessman Frank Stronach hit another hurdle Thursday as one…
Clearview AI loses B.C. appeal of findings over facial recognition privacy breaches
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Court of Appeal has dismissed a bid by U.S. facial…
New study to help assess potential impact of expanding port on Hudson Bay
WINNIPEG — The federal government announced another step Thursday toward a potential energy and trade…
Federal lawyers seek to shield information in Nijjar murder case on security grounds
OTTAWA — The federal attorney general is looking to shield some information from disclosure on…
Pressure mounts on Quebec justice minister to backtrack on enshrining abortion rights
QUÉBEC — Pressure is mounting on Quebec’s justice minister to formally abandon plans to enshrine…
Supreme Court to weigh appropriate legal path for reviewing complaint about railway
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will help decide the appropriate means of reviewing…
U.S. International Trade Commission launches CUSMA rules-of-origin auto investigation
WASHINGTON — The U.S. International Trade Commission has launched an investigation into rules-of-origin regulations for…
Democrats say they’re escalating investigation into Gordie Howe bridge debacle
WASHINGTON — Democrats are demanding correspondence between a billionaire bridge owner and U.S. Commerce Secretary…