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Captain Kirk would be ‘appalled’ at state of Earth’s decline, William Shatner says
Captain James T. Kirk would be appalled at the rapid acceleration of climate change on…
Judge authorizes Tim Hortons Roll Up to Win class action for Quebec customers
MONTREAL — A judge has authorized a class action lawsuit over emails Tim Hortons sent…
Interest in ‘elbows up’ merchandise waning ahead of Canada Day, businesses say
When Rachael Coe decided to launch an “elbows up” merchandise line at her store in…
Liberals taking ‘fresh’ look at online harms bill, justice minister says
OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the federal government plans to take a “fresh”…
New laws against blocking access to places of worship, schools coming, Fraser says
OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the Liberal government will press ahead with plans…
‘A no-brainer’: Some bosses happily giving staff Monday off along with Canada Day
TORONTO — Anyone who works Monday to Friday and is keen for a long weekend…
‘So terrifying’: Iranian student on fleeing back to safety in Canada amid conflict
Arash Ghaderi can’t forget the moment his wife tearfully woke him up to tell him…
Man charged with vandalism of National Holocaust Monument
OTTAWA — A 46-year-old man has been charged after Canada’s National Holocaust Monument was vandalized…
Explosive device damaged B.C. MLA’s office, may be linked to earlier blast: RCMP
NORTH VANCOUVER — An explosive device damaged and blasted open the front door of British…
New Yukon Premier Mike Pemberton sworn in, says there’s work to do before election
WHITEHORSE — Yukon’s 11th premier was sworn in Friday on the promise to get important…
Prayer rooms, student groups causing tension in Quebec colleges, new report says
MONTREAL — Prayer rooms, political student groups and controversial course content are fuelling a climate…
Quebec air ambulance company pays homage to four victims of helicopter crash
MONTREAL — The company that operated an air ambulance that crashed on Quebec’s North Shore…
PM says negotiations continue as Trump says he’s ending trade talks over digital tax
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he did not speak Friday with Donald Trump…
Former PM Harper says military spending can address Arctic infrastructure gap
OTTAWA — Former prime minister Stephen Harper said Friday the best way to build much-needed…
Canada’s national anthem is 45 years old today
OTTAWA — While the country will celebrate its birthday next week, O Canada got a…
Federal minister plans to hold consultations this summer on immigration intake
OTTAWA — The federal government will use this summer’s planned consultation on immigration targets to…
Statistics Canada says real GDP down 0.1 per cent in April as manufacturing slowed
OTTAWA — The Canadian economy edged lower in April as the manufacturing sector posted its…
Supreme Court of Canada grants woman chance to appeal immigration decision
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says a woman from Albania should have another…
Canadian tourist found dead in Dominican Republic, officials say
Dominican Republic officials say a Canadian tourist was found dead in a northern part of…
Just for Laughs founder goes to police after altercation at sex assault civil trial
MONTRÉAL — The founder of the Just for Laughs comedy festival says he has filed…
Reynolds, Rankin among Canada Day Order of Canada appointees
OTTAWA — Actor Ryan Reynolds and musician Heather Rankin will both be invested as officers…
In the news today: Alberta finance minister to give fiscal update
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Federal bank loaning $1B for BC Ferries to buy Chinese-made ships
VICTORIA — A federal Crown corporation is loaning BC Ferries $1 billion to help buy…
Premier Smith says Albertans’ desire for leaving Canada has never been higher
CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the public desire in her province to quit…