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Artemis II crewmates say space exploration depends on nations working together
OTTAWA — The astronauts who captured the world’s imagination with their journey to the far…
Vancouver mayor uses ’11 AI agents’ to do lots of work, says it’s strictly personal
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is clarifying his remarks that he uses “11 AI…
B.C. judge says former Mountie William Majcher is not guilty in Chinese security case
VANCOUVER — Former Mountie William Majcher stood on the steps outside Vancouver’s law court on…
Ottawa nears deal with Alberta on carbon pricing that is weaker than federal backstop
OTTAWA — Ottawa and Alberta are closing in on an industrial carbon pricing deal that…
Federal government spent more than $800M on AI agreements over 3 years
OTTAWA — Ottawa has spent more than $800 million on artificial intelligence technology since 2023,…
Ottawa asks defence industry for options on replacements for aging tank fleet
OTTAWA — The Canadian military is formally asking the defence industry to identify what companies…
Around 6,200 public servants apply for early retirement as deadline looms
OTTAWA — About 6,200 federal public servants have applied to retire early, with just more…
Quebec tables bill allowing people to obtain domestic violence history of partners
QUÉBEC — The sister of a Quebec woman allegedly killed by her partner is urging…
Hockey fever reaches Montrealers experiencing homelessness
MONTREAL — Stephane Vallieres remembers going to the old Montreal Forum at age 12 to…
Two foreign nationals arrested in Surrey, B.C., in extortion shooting
SURREY — Two foreign nationals have been arrested in connection to extortion violence in Surrey,…
Navy Commander Angus Topshee promoted to vice chief of defence staff
OTTAWA — Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, the head of the Royal Canadian Navy, is being promoted…
In the news today: What we know about Hentavirus, Artemis crew meet PM, 6% milk?
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Controversies and consequences: Five things to know about the census
OTTAWA — People across the country completed their census forms this week, sharing details about…
Howitzers to fall silent when avalanche control deal in Rogers Pass ends in 2027
ROGERS PASS — The military has decided to end its role in avalanche control along…
B.C. police report declining extortions, but combating crisis is priority: minister
British Columbia’s public safety minister says that while police in the province have reported declining…
Ontario monitoring 7 additional people considered ‘low risk’ hantavirus contacts
TORONTO — Ontario’s ministry of health is asking seven more people to isolate in relation…
B.C. premier tells crowd about AI optimism despite energy, safety concerns
VANCOUVER — The federal and B.C. governments want artificial intelligence firms to have a strong…
B.C. nurses vote for strike, as union boss raises prospect of dispute amid World Cup
VANCOUVER — Members of British Columbia’s nurses union have voted overwhelmingly to strike, with union…
Teachers who created hostile environment at Montreal school have licences revoked
MONTRÉAL — Quebec’s Education Department has revoked the teaching licences for all 11 staff members…
Public deserves answers on Canada-China policing agreement, New Democrat MP says
OTTAWA — NDP public safety critic Jenny Kwan says Canadians deserve to know what information…
Zelenskyy says Ukraine has a ‘drone deal’ with Canada in the works
OTTAWA — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country has started preparations for a military…
Man pleads guilty to smuggling in connection with deaths of migrants in Akwesasne
MONTREAL — A dual American-Canadian citizen has pleaded guilty for his role in a human…
UN, First Nations leaders say Liberals must pass Indian Act changes as ‘priority’
OTTAWA — A United Nations panel is calling on Ottawa to make it a priority…
Anand, McGuinty seek deeper security, investment ties in Persian Gulf amid Iran war
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand arrived Tuesday in the Persian Gulf, a region…