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Explosives, weapons seized just as B.C. drug lab about to start operation, police say
SURREY — British Columbia’s gang squad says it has uncovered what would have been a…
U.S. customs operations gradually resume at Montreal airport after odour disruption
MONTREAL — U.S. customs operations at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport gradually resumed on Wednesday after they…
About 10,000 federal public servants apply for early retirement
OTTAWA — About 10,000 federal public servants have applied for the government’s early retirement program,…
Premier Doug Ford’s eastern Ontario caucus questioning high-speed rail project
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s caucus is openly questioning the viability of Prime Minister…
Former Harper cabinet minister Chris Alexander to run for mayor of Toronto
TORONTO — Chris Alexander, a former Conservative cabinet minister and ambassador who once made headlines…
In the news today: Gordie Howe bridge deal debate, WestJet strike, Lost ring returned
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Data shows some psychiatric patients wait days in the ER for a hospital admission. Why?
TORONTO — A patient in Alberta waited 16 days in an emergency department for a…
‘Everything is gone’ in images showing wildfire damage outside Clinton, B.C.
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CLINTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — There was little left besides twisted metal, blackened trees, the…
Ottawa lends Millar Western $100M to cope with tariff impacts
OTTAWA — The federal government is extending a $100-million loan to help a forest products…
UNICEF Gaza chief says Israeli destruction, restrictions squandering Canadian aid
OTTAWA — The United Nations official left to oversee not just children’s welfare but also…
Edmonton sees wettest summer on record with endless rain, flooding and mosquitoes
EDMONTON — Alberta’s capital city has broken the record for its wettest summer on record…
B.C. mother sentenced to 4 1/2 years in prison for death of 18-month-old
NEW WESTMINSTER — British Columbia’s Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says a 44-year-old woman has been…
Video shows smouldering aftermath of wildfire outside Clinton, B.C.
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CLINTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — A video circulating on social media is providing insight into…
Councillor says sad stories emerging from fire zone in Clinton, B.C.
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CLINTON — A councillor for Clinton, B.C., said Monday that sad stories were emerging from…
Canadian accused of espionage in Belgium to remain in detention: prosecutor’s office
OTTAWA — A Canadian facing espionage charges in Belgium will remain in custody for the…
CBC won’t disclose Eurovision costs as memo says Ottawa can’t order it to take part
OTTAWA — CBC/Radio-Canada won’t disclose how much participating in the Eurovision song contest could cost,…
Federal government launches expanded online passport renewal service
OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Lena Diab says that, starting today, online passport renewal is open…
In the news today: U.S. consulate shooting, raging wildfires, psychiatric waits
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
LeBlanc heading back to Washington after Trump threatens new tariffs
WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is set to travel to Washington this week…
Ontario residents charged over alleged fraudulent passport renewal promises
TORONTO — Two Ontario residents face charges after a Competition Bureau probe found they allegedly…
Minister says espionage allegations against Canadian in Belgium are ‘quite serious’
OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree committed Monday “to get to the bottom” of…
Gordie Howe bridge opens to cars after months of cross-border controversy
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The Gordie Howe International Bridge opened to motorists Monday after months of controversy over financial…
To find the root of Canada’s wildfire emissions, look below the trees: study
Most of the carbon emitted by Canada’s record 2023 wildfires came not from burning trees,…
U.S. consulate in Toronto shot at for the 2nd time this year, suspect vehicle flees
TORONTO — The U.S. consulate in Toronto was shot at early Monday morning in the…