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Arson attempt at Montreal synagogue should be an ‘elbows up’ moment, rabbi says
MONTREAL — The rabbi at a Montreal synagogue targeted by an attempted arson attack early…
Ebola ban prevents Ugandan LGBTQ+ activists from speaking at Ottawa rights conference
OTTAWA — The federal government’s blanket ban preventing people from some Ebola-affected countries from entering…
Solid May jobs report ‘should silence the recession crowd’: BMO economist
OTTAWA — A surprisingly strong May jobs report has reinforced many economists’ views that the…
Liberal MP Erskine-Smith confirms plans to leave federal politics in supporter email
OTTAWA — Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith has sent an email to supporters confirming he will…
Verdict postponed in case of ex-Hydro-Québec employee accused of spying for China
LONGUEUIL — The verdict has been postponed in the case of a former employee with…
What you need to know about the federal government’s grocery and essentials rebate
OTTAWA — The federal government’s new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit will see its first…
B.C. Conservatives say Jordan Kealy, charged with sexual assault, won’t rejoin party
VANCOUVER — Independent legislator Jordan Kealy is denying sexual assault charges that have sunk his…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for May, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.6 per cent in May. Statistics Canada also…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for May, by province
OTTAWA — Canada’s national unemployment rate was 6.6 per cent in May. Here are the…
National employment numbers for May from Statistics Canada, at a glance
OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada’s May employment figures (numbers from the previous month…
In the news today: Grocery benefit, Trade deal review, Energy drink bill, Job numbers
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
How high pandemic-period immigration papered over the cracks in Canada’s economy
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has said that lower immigration under his government helps…
Former B.C. Mountie charged with sharing sensitive information
BOWEN ISLAND — A former RCMP officer in British Columbia has been charged with sharing…
B.C. child killer Schoenborn’s conditional discharge baffling, says family spokesman
VANCOUVER — A family representative for the victims of child killer Allan Schoenborn says the…
Mohamed Harkat, facing deportation, wins round in bid to stay in Canada
OTTAWA — Algerian-born Mohamed Harkat has won a round in his long-running legal battle to…
Black advocates call out Carney government for excluding them from diversity council
OTTAWA — Advocates for Black Canadians say the Carney government is reinforcing the barriers they…
Lawyer accused in Ryan Wedding case to stay out on bail after court dismisses review
TORONTO — A Toronto-area lawyer accused of advising the murder of a federal witness in…
Addressing homelessness should be considered nation-building project: big city mayors
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EDMONTON — Mayors of Canada’s big cities say fixing homelessness should be considered a nation-building…
New $2.3B federal AI strategy looks to close ‘adoption gap,’ build public trust
OTTAWA — Ottawa wants to increase Canadians’ use of artificial intelligence — and it plans…
‘Biggest Canadian flag’ unfurled in Vancouver for World Cup, but may breach etiquette
NORTH VANCOUVER — A Metro Vancouver ski resort has unveiled what it says is the…
Concerns over expansion of Quebec language law to adult education, vocational school
MONTREAL — The Quebec government has introduced a bill that would force people seeking training…
Ottawa pumps the brakes on proposed changes to major project environmental reviews
OTTAWA — The federal government is pumping the brakes on its proposed changes to how…
Creative industry slams government on move to dismantle CanCon obligations for streamers
TORONTO — Groups representing writers and filmmakers are criticizing the government’s move to dismantle Canadian…
Muslim group seeks action on Islamophobia 5 years after Ontario family murdered
OTTAWA — Nearly five years after a gruesome slaying in Ontario, a national Muslim group…