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Libraries say budget proposal to end shipping program would be ‘catastrophic’
ST. JOHN’S — Libraries across Canada say a proposed change in the federal budget bill…
Exploding nitrous oxide canisters no laughing matter for garbage collection
VANCOUVER — Canisters of nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, sold under the guise…
Dentists decry being left in the dark about federal dental insurance plan
OTTAWA – Canadian dentists are demanding details on Ottawa’s soon-to-be announced federal dental insurance plan…
Bus carrying junior hockey team crashes in northern Alberta, two sent to hospital
ATHABASCA — Mounties in northern Alberta say there were multiple injuries after a bus carrying…
B.C. rescuers remove rope wrapped around sea lion’s neck after weeks-long effort
VANCOUVER — Marine mammal rescuers in British Columbia say a weeks-long operation has successfully freed…
Photo Gallery: Flooding in B.C.’s Lower Interior
The mayor of flood-struck Abbotsford, B.C., says he is “disappointed and frustrated” with the federal…
Lawyer says B.C. Mountie should be fired immediately or quit over group-chat remarks
The lawyer for the RCMP’s conduct authority says a Mountie accused of making racist and…
Fact File: Claim Canada ranks 8th in global homeless population is false
A list posted to social media claimed to show a supposed global ranking of countries…
Bombardier wins $753M contract to replace RCAF’s Challengers
OTTAWA — The federal government says it will purchase six Global 6500 jets to replace…
Familiar fate for Abbotsford as floodwaters gush over U.S. border into B.C. again
ABBOTSFORD — Standing near a rail line next to the U.S. border, Abbotsford, B.C., resident…
Ottawa’s Indigenous advisers weren’t told of pipeline deal with Alberta: chief
OTTAWA — A member of the Indigenous advisory council of the major projects office said…
In the news: B.C. flooding continues, another Conservative crosses the floor
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
P.E.I. Premier Rob Lantz resigning to seek permanent leadership of PC party
CHARLOTTETOWN — Rob Lantz has announced that he is resigning as premier of Prince Edward…
House of Commons rises for six-week holiday break
OTTAWA — The House of Commons has started its winter break — without the government’s…
Another Conservative MP crosses the floor to join Liberal caucus
OTTAWA — Toronto-area MP Michael Ma left the Conservatives to join the Liberal caucus on…
Canadian Armed Forces member charged in foreign interference investigation
OTTAWA — A member of the Canadian Armed Forces has been arrested and charged in…
Inside the Ring of Fire: A tale of two First Nations and a road that could change everything
WEBEQUIE AND NESKANTAGA FIRST NATIONS — This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center. —…
Cowichan case blamed for sinking B.C. property deals, including luxury hotel purchase
VANCOUVER — An Ontario company that put down a deposit to buy a luxury hotel…
Longueuil mayor seeks probe into police actions after shooting of Nooran Rezayi
MONTREAL — The mayor of Longueuil, Que., is asking the Quebec government to investigate police…
‘Not what they’re saying’: Carney rejects suggestion U.S. may exit trade pact
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney pushed back Thursday against the suggestion the U.S. is…
Ottawa using AI to review public comments on its national AI strategy
OTTAWA — The federal government is using artificial intelligence to sort through public input on…
Saskatchewan Premier Moe shuffles cabinet, brings in new faces, drops three ministers
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe shook up his cabinet Thursday, introducing new faces, dropping…
How does climate change affect the likelihood of extreme rain? Federal department aims to publish rapid results
Federal scientists will start to publish rapid results looking at how much more likely major…
Accused of bullying staff, CEO of Canadian Museum of Immigration steps down
HALIFAX — The CEO of the Canadian Museum of Immigration in Halifax has stepped down…