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Mark Carney shakes up roster of deputy ministers heading into the holidays
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is shuffling the senior ranks of the federal public…
Toronto—Quebec City high-speed rail could see dozens of daily trains: documents
MONTREAL — A planned high-speed rail project between Toronto and Quebec City could dramatically increase…
In the news: Canada-U.S. trade talks, High-speed rail, Processing unwanted gifts
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
NDP needs to break out of the Ottawa ‘bubble’ to rebuild: Davies
OTTAWA — As the NDP looks to rebuild with a new leader in 2026, interim…
Canada to begin formal talks with U.S. in January on review of free trade deal
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will enter into formal discussions with the…
This is what Canada’s pain medication shortages have been like for chronic pain patients
TORONTO — Amanda Godda has been bedridden since August. That’s when her prescription of acetaminophen…
Manitoba wildfires, Arctic Ocean storm among Canada’s top weather events for 2025
Behemoth wildfires forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes across Canada, making…
Musqueam chief says talks may be way out of Cowichan Aboriginal title dispute
VANCOUVER — The chief of the Musqueam Indian Band says the nation is ready to…
Canada changes regulations for chemicals used to make fentanyl, methamphetamine
OTTAWA — Health Canada says it has amended the regulations for precursor chemicals and manufacturing…
Suspect in B.C. extortion case is arrested and charged in California
LANGLEY — A man accused of being involved in an extortion investigation in British Columbia…
Christian Dubé resigns as Quebec health minister after doctor-payment law weakened
MONTREAL — With his signature legislation to modernize doctor compensation diluted, Christian Dubé announced on…
Ontario, Ottawa agree to speed up project approvals, including Ring of Fire mining
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford signed an agreement Thursday…
Canada gets further away from reaching 2030 emission target: report
OTTAWA — A progress report on Canada’s emissions targets shows the federal government’s projection for…
Northern mine lands $115M federal loan as global diamond prices face tariff hit
OTTAWA — The owner of a mine in Northwest Territories will receive a $115 million…
Winter storm hits Prairies, closing schools and universities in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG — Vehicles were stranded in snow, schools and highways were closed, and some government…
Fact File: No evidence entire Pakistan airline crew disappeared in Toronto
Rumours the entire crew of a Pakistan International Airlines flight surrendered themselves to authorities after…
B.C. market to pay $750,000 over washroom videos that ended up on Russian porn site
VICTORIA — A Vancouver Island grocery store has agreed to pay $750,000 to settle a…
Jewish organization calls for ‘action’ to protect community after Sydney shooting
OTTAWA — A Jewish organization is calling on all levels of government to protect communities…
Santa, elves sought in alleged Montreal grocery theft described as political act
MONTREAL — In what activists have described as a Robin Hood-inspired theft at a Montreal…
Pablo Rodriguez says he’s stepping down as Liberal leader with his ‘head held high’
MONTREAL — Pablo Rodriguez says he’s standing tall and has no regrets after stepping down…
B.C. Mountie ordered to resign or be fired after vulgar group chats
A British Columbia Mountie convicted of discreditable conduct for making sexist comments in group chats…
Making lawyers swear Oath of Allegiance to monarch unconstitutional: Alberta court
EDMONTON — Alberta’s top court has ruled that requiring prospective lawyers to swear the Oath…
In the news: Tories ponder the year ahead, Jewish organizations sounding the alarm
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Feds defend $1.1-million Deloitte contract for AI advice after firm admitted mistakes
ST. JOHN’S — The federal government is defending its decision to award a contract worth…