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Finance minister unveils Ottawa’s ‘follow the money’ plan to tackle extortion
OTTAWA — The federal government is bringing law enforcement and financial institutions together to fight…
Hydro-Québec proposes doubling electricity rates for energy-hungry data centres
MONTRÉAL — Quebec’s hydro utility is seeking to significantly raise electricity prices for data centres…
Feds put up $50 million for Inuit-led university as part of funding package
OTTAWA — The federal government will provide $50 million to help develop Canada’s first Inuit-led…
How three sisters honour mother’s legacy at Vancouver’s Lunar New Year parade
VANCOUVER — The youngest dancer in this Sunday’s Lunar New Year Parade in Vancouver is…
Pneumonia hospitalizations rose dramatically last year, new CIHI data shows
TORONTO — The Canadian Institute for Health Information says pneumonia hospitalizations rose by almost one-third…
In the news: Former Prince arrested, LeBlanc to meet Trump soon, Tory floor crossing
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Winter mix delivers Ontario freezing rain, blowing Prairie snow and East Coast wallop
Old Man Winter doled out a medley of punishment across Canada on Wednesday as freezing…
Tumbler Ridge victim’s mom says truck robbed, wounded daughter’s paddle board stolen
VANCOUVER — The mother of 12-year-old Maya Gebala, who has been holding vigil at her…
B.C. budget ‘lands in the middle’ between cuts and safeguarding core services: Bailey
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s finance minister started to sell her “tough” budget Wednesday to business…
LeBlanc to meet with Trump’s trade czar to talk about CUSMA review
WASHINGTON — The minister in charge of Canada-U.S. trade said he will be sitting down…
Carney’s closed-door fundraisers a ‘step back’ for ethics in politics: expert
OTTAWA — The Liberal party’s decision to hold closed-door fundraisers under Prime Minister Mark Carney’s…
Carney one step closer to majority government as Jeneroux crosses floor to Liberals
OTTAWA — Edmonton MP Matt Jeneroux is now the third Conservative to cross the floor…
Quebec Liberal Leader Charles Milliard won’t reinstate Marwah Rizqy in party caucus
Newly acclaimed Quebec Liberal Leader Charles Milliard says he won’t reinstate Marwah Rizqy in his…
Quebec father who drowned his children tells jury he has no memory of killings
MONTREAL — A Quebec man who drowned his two children in October 2022 in their…
New report says youth should help guide Ottawa’s campaign against online exploitation
OTTAWA — The federal government should listen to young people as it takes on the…
‘It was a betrayal’: Woman tells sex assault trial Frank Stronach tried to rape her
TORONTO — One moment, the woman was standing in Frank Stronach’s midtown apartment after a…
Ottawa extends express immigration entry to researchers, military applicants
OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Lena Diab is adding three new permanent residency streams to Canada’s…
B.C. First Nation says there may never be ‘full consensus’ on potential burial site
KAMLOOPS — The British Columbia First Nation that announced the discovery of 215 potential unmarked…
More than 300 MPs have crossed the floor in Parliament since Confederation
OTTAWA — Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux has crossed the floor from the Conservative party to…
In the news: P.M. fundraises in B.C., Polievre speaks for the Tories, Ramadan arrives
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
NDP leadership candidates look to break out from the pack as final debate approaches
OTTAWA — The memberships have been sold, entry fees have been paid and now the…
Misinformation experts warn of dire consequences in online hunt for blame
Disinformation experts say while it’s human nature to seek out more information after a tragedy,…
A B.C. budget few like, with job cuts, higher taxes and increased debt and deficit
VICTORIA — No wonder British Columbia Finance Minister Brenda Bailey thought she was going to…
Poilievre says he’s spoken with Jivani about U.S. trip and MP ‘speaks for himself’
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Tuesday Ontario MP Jamil Jivani does not speak…