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Interference by police after Quebec teen killed by cops can’t go unpunished: lawyers
MONTREAL — Lawyers representing the family of a Longueuil, Que., teen who was shot dead…
First segment of high-speed rail project to connect Montreal and Ottawa
MONTREAL — The first segment of the federal government’s proposed high-speed rail project will connect…
A timeline of what happened after Longueuil police opened fire on a teenager
MONTREAL — A 15-year-old boy was shot dead by Longueuil police in September, triggering an…
Companies fined over fatal crane accident at Vancouver’s Oakridge Park
VANCOUVER — More than $1.3 million in fines have been levied against two companies involved…
15 extortion suspects are seeking refugee status, Canada’s border agency says
The Canada Border Services Agency says 15 foreigners facing extortion charges have applied for refugee…
Abbotsford mayor blasts feds for flooding ‘inaction’ as water starts receding
ABBOTSFORD — The mayor of flood-struck Abbotsford, B.C., says he is disappointed and frustrated with…
Lawyer says B.C. Mountie should be fired immediately or quit over group-chat remarks
A Mountie accused of making racist and sexist comments in group chats should be dismissed…
Eby plans $150 million in loan guarantees for Cowichan land owners
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said his government plans to offer private owners…
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…