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Former Nunavik police officer sentenced to seven years for sex crimes
MONTREAL — Quebec’s police watchdog says a former Nunavik police officer has been sentenced to…
How much have fossil fuel giants contributed to heat waves such as B.C.’s heat dome?
Planet-warming emissions from a group of the world’s largest fossil fuel producers have significantly ramped…
Artist Norval Morrisseau’s estate wants dismissal of lawsuit alleging sexual assault
VANCOUVER — The estate of Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau is seeking dismissal of a lawsuit…
Ottawa man confirmed dead in Lisbon streetcar crash
OTTAWA — An Ottawa man was among the tourists killed when a streetcar crashed in…
Thousands sign parliamentary petition to make fibbing politicians pay political price
OTTAWA — A Toronto man wants to make honesty the best political policy by passing…
Suspect arrested after Montreal concertgoers report needle pricks, dizziness
MONTREAL — Montreal police say a 33-year-old man was arrested last month after reports that…
Canada to convene G7 energy, environment ministers in Toronto next month
OTTAWA — Canada will be hosting G7 energy and environment ministers in Toronto next month.…
Battle that led to Haiti’s independence among names of new Montreal metro stations
MONTRÉAL — Montreal’s outgoing mayor says she hopes a major project to extend the subway…
Mild fall with fewer storms could end with abrupt wintry switch: Weather Network
The dramatic start to Canada’s fall weather will give way to mild temperatures in the…
In the news today: Liberal caucus meets, first federal budget coming soon, TIFF day 7
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
OpenAI argues Canadian news publishers’ lawsuit should be heard in U.S.
OTTAWA — OpenAI is set to argue in an Ontario court today that a copyright…
Carney’s 1st budget to show Canadians the ‘cost to sovereignty’: experts
OTTAWA — Fiscal experts say Ottawa will have to be transparent with Canadians in the…
Safety board investigates after second train derailment in B.C. within a week
CALGARY — The Transportation Safety Board is investigating a derailment in British Columbia involving a…
‘Holy Spirit was leading me’: Vancouver Chinatown stabbing suspect Donnelly testifies
VANCOUVER — The man accused of stabbing three people at a Vancouver Chinatown festival in…
First Nation says it was shortchanged by millions for land in 2002 settlement
VANCOUVER — The Canadian government paid a nearly $18-million settlement to the Lax Kw’alaams Band…
Fixing WestJet plane in St. Maarten likely ‘very difficult project’: aviation experts
Repairing a WestJet plane that landed roughly in St. Maarten on the weekend and shut…
Ottawa hasn’t heard directly from China on EV tariffs, agriculture minister says
WINNIPEG — Any decision on easing tariffs on electric vehicles from China would have to…
Federal government says emails, phone numbers accessed in cyberattack
OTTAWA — The federal government says individuals’ email addresses and phone numbers associated with Canada…
Carney condemns ‘intolerable’ Israeli strike on Qatar that killed Hamas officials
OTTAWA — Canada condemned Israel’s military strike on Qatar on Tuesday, saying the attack undermines…
Liberal MPs meet in Edmonton to prepare for fall sitting, major projects agenda
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to hold his first big caucus retreat in…
Quebecers have strongest opinions against public prayer, Leger poll suggests
MONTREAL — Quebecers support a ban on public prayer more than anywhere else in the…
Poilievre calls on Liberals to enact Conservative election pledges on housing
OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre is encouraging Prime Minister Mark Carney to adopt Conservative plans to…
Gananoque, Ont., mayor wants to clamp down on Quebec parking scofflaws — literally
MONTREAL — The mayor of a town in eastern Ontario is proposing a clamp down…
Canada sending $2.6M in humanitarian, refugee aid after months of Pakistan flooding
OTTAWA — Canada is providing $2.6 million in humanitarian aid for people in Pakistan displaced…