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Former senior Canadian diplomats urge Ottawa to impose ‘robust’ sanctions on Israel
OTTAWA — Almost 200 former senior Canadian diplomats are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney…
Lessons from an astronaut: Artemis II crew shares advice on risk, work and friendship
MONTREAL — Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and his Artemis II crewmates have shared some of…
Major VPN provider says it could leave Canada over lawful access bill
OTTAWA — Virtual private network service NordVPN warned on Friday it could pull out of…
AFN chief warns against changes to major projects development rules, calls for debate
OTTAWA — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says proposed changes to…
Quebec reimbursing farmers for fuel tax, says measure will help competitiveness
DRUMMONDVILLE — Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette has responded to pressure from the agriculture sector, promising…
New branch of Montreal’s REM is second-longest aerial rail network in Canada
MONTREAL — With the new branch of Montreal’s light-rail system opening to the public on…
Senior and two officers in hospital after driver tears through Vancouver’s West End
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VANCOUVER — A man who drove along a sidewalk, hitting trees, vehicles and a senior…
Ontario now testing asymptomatic people for hantavirus; low-risk cases to stop isolating if negative
TORONTO — Ontario’s ministry of health said it is now testing asymptomatic people with connections…
Canadian wineries say scrapping provincial trade barriers would add billions to GDP
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HALIFAX — Canada’s wine sector is worth more than $10 billion a year and the…
Ontario’s top court dismisses Peter Nygard’s appeal of sexual assault convictions
TORONTO — Ontario’s top court has dismissed an appeal filed by former fashion mogul Peter…
Montreal sex workers to go on strike during Grand Prix weekend
MONTREAL — A group of sex workers in Montreal are calling for a general strike…
Ottawa paying Lockheed Martin $1.5 billion to maintain Hercules transport aircraft
OTTAWA — The federal government says it will pay Lockheed Martin $1.5 billion through an…
In the news today: Ottawa-Alberta MOU, Military inquest wraps, New Drake albums
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Hydro-Québec fought to hide parts of 1960s records from Newfoundland government
ST. JOHN’S — Hydro-Québec fought to hide decades-old correspondence about a proposed aluminum smelter, saying…
What could a supercharged El Nino mean for Canada?
A rapidly warming planet due to human-caused climate change is set to amplify what forecasters…
Man pleads guilty to role in smuggling Indian migrants from Canada into U.S.
American officials say a man from India has pleaded guilty to his role in smuggling…
‘Purple bunny-like mask’: Man charged with trying to kidnap girl, 7, from B.C. school
CHILLIWACK — Police say charges have been laid against a man in the attempted abduction…
Best place for Alberta is in Canada, PM says after judge tosses separation petition
The best place for Alberta to be is in Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney said…
Artemis II crew gets hero’s welcome at Canadian Space Agency headquarters in Quebec
LONGUEUIL — Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen says it took flying to the far side of…
B.C., feds tout ‘milestone’ as final LNG investment decision expected by end of 2026
VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says he’s hopeful that LNG Canada will come…
B.C. privacy adjudicator finds short-term rental addresses should remain private
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VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner says the City of…
City, B.C., First Nations in push to keep Whitecaps in Vancouver ‘for generations’
VANCOUVER — A meeting aimed at finding solutions to keep the Whitecaps in Vancouver has…
Frequent visits to Persian Gulf show Carney’s ambition goes beyond seeking investment
OTTAWA — The Carney government is putting a new emphasis on diplomacy with Persian Gulf…
U.S. law enforcement charges 13 in connection with gun trafficking into Canada
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WASHINGTON — The United States has charged 13 people for trafficking firearms from New Hampshire…