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Man receives suspended sentence for defacing National Holocaust Monument
OTTAWA — A man who pleaded guilty after defacing Canada’s National Holocaust Monument has received…
Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day festival to return after deadly SUV attack, focus on healing
VANCOUVER — The chair of Filipino BC said holding a 2026 Lapu Lapu Day festival…
Carney to host Canada’s premiers in Ottawa
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Canada’s premiers in Ottawa later this…
B.C. Mountie should be fired or ordered to quit over behaviour in group chats: lawyer
A British Columbia RCMP officer who has been found to have committed discreditable conduct over…
Yukon officials outline power concerns after cold snap tested grid capacity
Officials in charge of Yukon’s power grid say rotating blackouts are a “last resort,” and…
Former envoy says Ottawa is ‘parroting’ Trump’s anti-democratic approach to Venezuela
OTTAWA — Canada’s former ambassador to Venezuela says Ottawa is “parroting” Washington’s anti-democratic line by…
Venezuelans in Canada share mixed emotions in wake of Maduro’s capture
TORONTO — Venezuelans in Canada are dealing with a mix of emotions after the United…
Carney heads to China next week for first visit by a prime minister in eight years
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with President Xi Jinping in Beijing next…
Quebec residences get training to become more inclusive and safe for LGBTQ+ seniors
MONTREAL — A Quebec foundation is hoping to train 10,000 people on making seniors residences…
NDP leadership candidates sprint to final fundraising, membership deadlines
OTTAWA — NDP leadership candidates are entering the final sprint to sign up members and…
Big streamers challenging financial disclosure rules in CRTC Cancon decision
OTTAWA — Large foreign streaming companies are fighting a requirement by the federal broadcast regulator…
Woman, 90, is fourth Quebec senior to die after being found outside in past month
MONTREAL — Quebec’s coroner is investigating the case of a 90-year-old woman who died after…
First Nations chiefs alarmed by feds’ lack of commitment to protecting source water
OTTAWA — Some First Nations chiefs say Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty’s recent refusal to…
Trump says U.S. will ‘be there’ for NATO as threats toward Greenland rattle alliance
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said the United States will “be there” for NATO after…
Ex-Listuguj police officer faces charges after Quebec police watchdog investigation
MONTREAL — A former officer with the Listuguj Police Department is facing criminal charges following…
Novo Nordisk considers competing with generics through renamed lower-price Ozempic
TORONTO — Novo Nordisk Canada is considering competing with generic versions of its brand-name Ozempic…
In the news: G7 discusses U.S. moves in Venezuela, RCAF growing despite challenges
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Commander says RCAF is on a ‘path of growth’ in 2026
OTTAWA — The head of the Royal Canadian Air Force has only been in the…
‘Would you dare take it?’: Critics fear B.C. is deregulating Chinese medicine
VANCOUVER — Tom Whitfield takes a ferry from Nanaimo to a traditional Chinese medicine clinic…
Canada co-signs pact to help secure Ukraine after an eventual peace deal
PARIS — Canada and Ukraine’s other allies in the “coalition of the willing” signed a…
B.C. lawsuit alleges 3 former Denny’s employees stole thousands in tips
KAMLOOPS — Mounties in B.C. say they are investigating an alleged fraud perpetrated against a…
Carney says Freeland’s resignation is ‘consistent’ with taking Ukraine adviser role
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Ontario Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland’s upcoming resignation from…
Carney meets with Danish PM as U.S. ramps up talk of taking over Greenland
PARIS — Prime Minister Mark Carney stood with Denmark on Tuesday, insisting the future of…
Doctors fear CDC vaccine recommendation changes will fuel vaccine hesitancy in Canada
TORONTO — Sweeping changes to the childhood vaccine schedule in the U.S. are concerning doctors…