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‘It’s about all of us’: Armed Forces, veterans gather for Remembrance Day in Montreal
MONTREAL — On Remembrance Day, Bruno Plourde said his thoughts were with a comrade he…
Quebec labour minister wants power to intervene in Montreal transit strike
QUÉBEC — The Quebec government wants the power to intervene in labour disputes that have…
How Canada can regain its measles elimination status
TORONTO — Infectious disease experts say Canada’s loss of measles elimination status shows how badly…
The Latest: Canadians honour those who lived and died in the country’s service
OTTAWA — This Remembrance Day marks eight decades since the conclusion of the Second World…
Federal budget’s refreshed immigration targets will weigh on growth: economist
OTTAWA — One economist argues the federal Liberals’ renewed pledge to throttle immigration levels over…
Quebec should strengthen climate targets despite rollback in the U.S., says committee
MONTREAL — An expert committee says Quebec needs to maintain its ambition to address climate…
Canada’s veteran population is dwindling fast. Here are the numbers.
OTTAWA — Canada marked Remembrance Day on Tuesday — 80 years after the Second World…
Ontario, feds agree to 1-year child-care extension; average fee to stay $19/day
TORONTO — Ontario has secured a one-year extension with the federal government for the national…
In the news today: 3,691 Canadian WWII vets alive 80 years on
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
About 7 in 10 Canadians plan to mark Remembrance Day: poll
OTTAWA — A new survey suggests fewer Canadians were planning to observe Remembrance Day this…
Veterans Affairs minister ‘respects’ independence of court in poppy ban decision
OTTAWA — Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight says she respects the independence of Nova Scotia’s…
DFO investigating third whale death off B.C.’s coast within weeks
VICTORIA — An advocate for whales says many collisions between vessels and the animals are…
Next batch of national interest major projects to be released Thursday, Carney says
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says the next tranche of projects the government is…
Chief justice to stand in for Gov. Gen. Mary Simon on Remembrance Day due to illness
OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is recovering in hospital from a respiratory virus, leaving…
Prime minister, N.B. premier tease major project announcement in the province
FREDERICTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney and New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt teased federal support…
Indigenous Services minister says community shouldn’t worry about zeros in budget
OTTAWA — The Indigenous Services minister says community leaders shouldn’t worry about zeros in the…
B.C. going door to door to hear residents’ concerns in Cowichan title area
The office of British Columbia Premier David Eby has appointed a “community contact” whose job…
New website raises awareness about available cancer clinical trials
Canadians now have access to a public listing of active cancer clinical trials across the…
Quebec premier lays out economic vision, warns economy headed for tough times
BEAUHARNOIS — Quebec Premier François Legault showed little interest on Monday to raising immigration levels,…
High-risk offender status is unconstitutional in fatal Quebec daycare crash: lawyers
MONTREAL — Lawyers for a Quebec man who killed two children and injured six others…
Montreal activist Yves Engler officially looking to enter NDP leadership race
OTTAWA — Montreal-based activist Yves Engler is applying to enter the NDP leadership race months…
Canada loses measles elimination status, causing entire region to lose designation
TORONTO — Canada has officially lost the measles elimination status it had held since 1998,…
B.C. police investigate vandalism at CFIA office, drone footage over ostrich pen
SURREY — Mounties in British Columbia have set off separate investigations that may be connected…
‘Why we do it’: More than 100 volunteers lay flags at soldiers’ graves in Kingston
KINGSTON — On a chilly November morning, more than 100 volunteers began arriving at a…