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Bell Media deal allows Québécois dubbing of ‘The Simpsons’ to continue
MONTREAL — For Thiéry Dubé, who voices Homer Simpson in the Québécois version of the…
Telus and feds announce AI data cluster in B.C. to boost ‘sovereign’ computing power
VANCOUVER — Canada’s artificial intelligence minister says the Liberal government is aware of risks involved…
MPs amend bill criminalizing sexual deepfakes to include ‘nearly nude’ images
OTTAWA — A House of Commons committee has amended a proposed bill that would criminalize…
MPs, senators set to cut back U.S. exchange travel, despite pressure on trade file
OTTAWA — Members of Parliament and senators are set to drastically reduce interparliamentary exchanges with…
Economic growth now tops environment as priority in energy policy, poll suggests
OTTAWA — More Canadians now say economic growth should be a bigger priority in Canada’s…
Quebec to invest $252 million in preventive health programs over five years
MONTREAL — The Quebec government is spending more than $250 million on preventive health care…
BoC report estimates U.S. counter-tariffs pushed prices up about 6% last year
OTTAWA — Analysts at the Bank of Canada estimate prices on goods affected by Ottawa’s…
Several federal departments short of space as public servants return to the office
OTTAWA — Several federal departments have delayed or are considering delaying having their staff to…
Québec solidaire weighing priorities, including wealth tax and public grocery stores
MONTREAL — Quebec’s leftist sovereigntist party will campaign in part on running public grocery stores…
‘Final touches’ underway at FIFA World Cup venues in Vancouver, Toronto
Hard hats and orange cones have been a frequent sight at B.C. Place for well…
When it comes to private jets, World Cup influx will pale next to Taylor Swift
VANCOUVER — Metro Vancouver airports are preparing for the arrival of world leaders, celebrities and…
In the news today: Hantavirus contacts isolate, deepfakes bill, FIFA economic impact
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canadians on ship at centre of hantavirus outbreak land in Canada
VANCOUVER — Four Canadians who disembarked the cruise ship at the centre of a deadly…
Crash in Delta, B.C., leaves motorcycle hanging from traffic light
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DELTA — Police in Delta, B.C., say a motorcyclist is in hospital after a crash…
Québec solidaire targets rent increases and landlord practices
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MONTREAL — Quebec’s leftist sovereigntist party closed its convention Sunday with a sharpened focus on…
Bill to help authorities probe online activities raises widespread privacy fears
OTTAWA — A Liberal government bill that would make it easier for police and spies…
Bleu, blanc, rouge dominates skyline as Habs fever grips Montreal
MONTREAL — Some of Montreal’s best-known landmarks are glowing red, white, and blue — a…
Baltic, Nordic officials urge Canadians to learn from the Russian threats they face
OTTAWA — European officials are warning that Russia’s meddling in the Baltic Sea is likely…
Remaining Canadians on cruise ship at the centre of hantavirus outbreak to disembark
After a roughly month-long voyage and days of quarantining, the remaining Canadians aboard a cruise…
Canadian company’s winning innovation a giant leap for drinking water on the moon
MONTREAL — On the moon, access to drinking water could mean the difference between short…
Prime Minister Mark Carney touts Canadian values in speech at global progress summit
TORONTO — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada needs to build new institutions and reimagine…
Quebec rolling out digital health dashboard pilot project to reduce paperwork
MONTRÉAL — Quebec has rolled out its digital health dashboard pilot project on Saturday despite…
Experts understand anxiety about hantavirus, but say it’s unlikely to be next pandemic
TORONTO — Infectious disease specialist Dr. Allison McGeer has lived and worked through SARS-1 in…
‘Team Nigel’ rallies behind East Vancouver cat after complaint about feline folk hero
VANCOUVER — As he flops down on an East Vancouver pavement for cuddles and back…