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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…
Conservatives look to turn the page after ‘terrible disappointment’ of 2025
OTTAWA — One year ago, Pierre Poilievre appeared to be on the cusp of achieving…
World of woes: How the global polycrisis is shaping Canada’s youth
TORONTO — Amir Faraji has been journaling to stave off despair. It helps him turn…
Federal help with infrastructure is critical to trade, B.C. Premier Eby says
VANCOUVER — Federal government investment in provincial transportation infrastructure is crucial to avoid long-term impacts…
Residents unconvinced by Vancouver’s plan to replace Downtown Eastside rooming houses
VANCOUVER — Downtown Eastside resident Brian O’Donnell lives in a single-room occupancy hotel in Chinatown,…
Feds, Ontario to sign deal reducing regulatory burden on Ring of Fire, other projects
TORONTO — Ottawa and Ontario are set to finalize a deal Thursday that will reduce…
Quebec man seeks bail as 1994 murder conviction likely a miscarriage of justice
MONTREAL — A Quebec man whose murder conviction is being reviewed by the federal government…
Alberta recall petitions grow to 23 with latest against justice minister
EDMONTON — Alberta’s justice minister is the latest member of Premier Danielle Smith’s caucus to…