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Academics call on immigration minister to get Palestinian students out of Gaza
OTTAWA — A group of academics and activists wants the federal government to help Palestinians…
Ottawa signs partnership with Canadian firms on military’s Arctic satellite project
OTTAWA — Ottawa has signed a new strategic partnership with the Canadian firms Telesat and…
Fact File: ‘Fake snow’ that doesn’t melt when burned has scientific explanation
Several videos posted online last week showed people burning snow with a lighter and questioning…
Naval member rescued off Vancouver Island after spending more than two hours in water
VICTORIA — A member of the Royal Canadian Navy spent more than two hours in…
Sexual assault investigation of army officer flawed by ‘tunnel vision’: watchdog
OTTAWA — A military justice watchdog says an investigation of a sexual assault claim against…
FBI release new Ryan Wedding photo in hunt for Olympian turned alleged drug kingpin
A new photo of Canadian fugitive Ryan Wedding has been released by U.S. law enforcement…
In the news today: Air Transat suspending flights as strike deadline looms
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Eby rejects a recall of the legislature, will amend, not repeal UN Indigenous Act
VICTORIA — Opposition politicians and a business group are urging the British Columbia government to…
Vancouver gets down to details as it prepares to welcome world after FIFA draw
VANCOUVER — The lead of Vancouver’s host committee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup says…
Country singer Corb Lund gets OK to launch anti-coal petition drive in Alberta
CALGARY — Singer Corb Lund has been given the go-ahead to soon start collecting signatures…
B.C. First Nation meets with Alberta minister to oppose changing tanker ban
Cameron Hill was six or seven years old in the 1970s when he and his…
Canada Post commits to free postage for people who are blind as legislation changes
OTTAWA — Canada Post is vowing to maintain free-postage service for people who are blind…
Canada turns to EU for agreements on AI as Montreal hosts G7 digital, tech ministers
OTTAWA — Canada’s artificial intelligence minister kicked off two days of meetings among G7 ministers…
Air Transat poised to start suspending flights as strike deadline looms
MONTREAL — Air Transat passengers face the prospect of flight suspensions this week as the…
Coroner investigating after woman, 88, found dead outside retirement home in Laval
LAVAL — The coroner is investigating the death of an 88-year-old woman found outside a…
Gull-Masty signals go-slow approach to changing First Nations status eligibility
OTTAWA — Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty says the Assembly of First Nations sent a…
The salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios is still ongoing. What you need to know
As holiday baking season begins, federal health agencies are warning Canadians that an investigation into…
Quebec announces plan to cut environmental assessment times in half
MONTREAL — Quebec’s will reduce the amount of time it takes to complete an environmental…
PM says back-to-office plan for bureaucrats coming soon as MPs call for flexibility
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday his government’s plan to get public servants…
Ottawa opening new express entry pathway for international doctors next year
OTTAWA — Canada will open a new express permanent residency program for international doctors next…
Plan in works to save some jobs slated to be cut at Algoma Steel: union
SAULT STE. MARIE — Plans are in the works to save hundreds of the roughly…
In the news today: Trump on trade talks, Air Transat to cancel flights
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Bank of Canada expected to hold key rate, move to sidelines after an uncertain 2025
OTTAWA — Economists widely expect the Bank of Canada will hold its benchmark interest rate…
Trump says ‘We’ll see’ on whether to restart trade talks with Canada
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump answered “we’ll see” when he was asked Sunday whether…