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Flu has peaked in Canada while cases remain high but ‘stable or decreased’: PHAC
TORONTO — The flu season likely peaked in Canada over the holidays at the highest…
Coalition Avenir Québec member withdraws from caucus after impaired driving arrest
QUÉBEC — A Coalition Avenir Québec member of the legislature arrested this week for alleged…
Unemployment rate jumps to 6.8% as more workers look for jobs
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada said a surge in workers rejoining the labour force pushed the…
Lula suggests Carney visiting Brazil in April, condemns U.S. actions in Venezuela
OTTAWA — Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says Prime Minister Mark Carney accepted…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for December, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.8 per cent in December. Statistics Canada also…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for December, by province
OTTAWA — Canada’s national unemployment rate was 6.8 per cent in December. Here are the…
National employment numbers for December from Statistics Canada, at a glance
OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada’s December employment figures (numbers from the previous month…
In the news today: Minneapolis shooting, Freeland’s resignation, December jobs data
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Longtime Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland’s resignation takes effect today
OTTAWA — Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland’s resignation as a member of Parliament takes effect…
Rogers puts $50M to address excessive screen time among teens and tweens
TORONTO — Rogers Communications says it is investing $50 million over five years to address…
Conservative MP accuses students of free speech attack after campus event cancelled
OTTAWA — Conservative MP Garnett Genuis accused a student group at York University of attacking…
Victims’ families mark six-year anniversary of Flight PS752 downing in Iran
RICHMOND HILL — The group representing families of passengers killed in the downing of Ukraine…
Fisheries Department grants authorization for port expansion in Contrecoeur, Que.
MONTRÉAL — Fisheries and Oceans Canada has granted authorization to the Montreal Port Authority to…
Protesters, ICE face off with tensions high in Minneapolis after fatal shooting
MINNEAPOLIS — Protesters in Minneapolis shouted during a tense standoff with masked federal agents Thursday…
Carney to travel to Qatar next week alongside trips to China, Switzerland
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Doha, Qatar on Jan. 18 for…
Vancouver orchestra won’t sue violinist who broke NDA to speak out about alleged rape
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra says it won’t be taking legal action against a violinist who…
What Trump’s aspiration to conquer Greenland means for Canada
OTTAWA — Canada’s closest physical neighbours are in an escalating dispute that risks breaking the…
New charges against man with al-Qaida ties as lawyer raises mental health concerns
MONTREAL — A homeless man who had attended al-Qaida training camps and is charged with…
Kashechewan First Nation evacuation plans will prioritize 500 vulnerable people: feds
Indigenous Services Canada says the evacuation of 500 vulnerable people from a remote First Nation…
Calls for caution as Carney prepares to meet Xi amid new global political order
VANCOUVER — Former Hong Kong pro-democracy legislator Albert Chan Wai-yip is a longtime critic of…
Supreme Court to hear challenge of law allowing Ontario Place redevelopment
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will hear an appeal from a coalition challenging…
Kinew, leaders visit Manitoba First Nation dealing with frozen water crisis
PIMICIKAMAK CREE NATION, MAN. — Politicians travelled to get a look at a First Nation…
RCAF commander reports progress on filling recruitment, retention gaps
OTTAWA — A substantial entry level pay hike for pilots and the acquisition of new…
In the news: Airlines overhauling routes, RCAF retention via pay hike, gear boosting
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…