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Government says it accidentally deleted privacy provision in online streaming bill
OTTAWA — The federal government says it’s “looking into” what appears to be the accidental…
‘Moral imperative’: Teachers say more climate change lessons needed in classrooms
As climate change becomes more evident in Canadians’ daily lives, teachers across the country say…
Police searching for B.C. woman Jessica Cunningham find body in her home; man charged
A man who police say was in an intimate relationship with missing Maple Ridge woman…
Canada’s sport system ‘broken’ and in need of change: report
A new national report on how abuse and maltreatment are handled in sport says “Canadian…
B.C. backs expansion at Mount Polley mine that could extend operations until 2033
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has granted consent for a proposed expansion at the…
Auto board scandal: Quebec says police will have easier time obtaining documents
QUÉBEC — Quebec’s auto insurance board is going to make it easier for police to…
AFN chief says next week’s gathering will set stage for major projects talks
OTTAWA — The Assembly of First Nations’ annual general meeting next week in Winnipeg will…
Quebec government to table legislation to ban prayer in public places
MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it is planning to ban prayer in public places…
Fact File: Canada a top contributor to Ukraine aid, but per capita claims exaggerated
After Prime Minister Mark Carney’s surprise visit to Ukraine this past weekend, criticism of the…
Alleged smugglers arrested at Quebec-U.S. border to have bail hearing next week
SHERBROOKE — Three men charged with human smuggling after 44 migrants were found crammed inside…
These parts of Canada are getting their first August snow in almost a quarter century
It may still be August, and more than three weeks before the official end of…
Wildfires in 2023 drove Canada’s air pollution. How could it affect life expectancy?
A new global report says record-breaking 2023 wildfires drove Canada’s air pollution to levels not…
No charges after investigation into leaks to media from Quebec anti-corruption police
MONTREAL — A multi-year investigation into leaks to journalists from within Quebec’s anti-corruption unit has…
Several people injured when boat lands on another on B.C.’s Okanagan Lake: police
KELOWNA — Several people have been injured in a boat crash that resulted in one…
As sub competition heats up, TKMS and Germany making moves in Canada
OTTAWA — Representatives from the German government and submarine builder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems insist there’s…
Fact File: No evidence behind rumours FIFA moving World Cup games from U.S. to Canada
In July and August, online rumours suggested organizers of the 2026 FIFA World Cup planned…
Poll suggests 85% of Canadians want governments to regulate AI
OTTAWA — A new poll indicates an overwhelming majority of Canadians are in favour of…
Quebec demanding budget cuts as junior colleges face record enrolment
MONTRÉAL — The federation representing Quebec’s junior colleges is calling on the provincial government to…
Uncertainty reigns in Kanesatake nearly one month after cancelled election
MONTREAL — Tensions are flaring in the Mohawk community of Kanesatake nearly one month after…
Law advocates slam Ottawa for silence on Trump sanctioning Canadian ICC judge
OTTAWA — Advocates for international law say Ottawa is letting Washington chip away at the…
In the news today: Ottawa silent on U.S. sanctions, new Canadian training for Ukraine
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
U.S. billionaire tells why he’s helping fund court fight to stop B.C. ostrich cull
A New York billionaire who is an avid supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump says…
LeBlanc leaves Washington with a sense that progress has been made
WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said he left Washington Wednesday with a sense…
Canada Post urges union to revisit offers, says gap between parties is ‘substantial’
OTTAWA — Canada Post is urging the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to revisit its…