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U.S. right-wing commentator offers to house B.C. ostriches facing cull order
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA — An ostrich farm in British Columbia’s Interior whose birds face a…
Canadian recognition of Palestinian state greeted with cheers, dismay
OTTAWA — Canada’s formal recognition of a Palestinian state drew applause from longtime advocates of…
B.C. First Nation investigates sturgeon deaths, with plan to track drifting carcasses
TSAWWASSEN — It took four people to haul the carcass of a sturgeon off the…
Navy still struggling to fill recruitment gaps throughout the service: vice-admiral
OTTAWA — Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee says the Royal Canadian Navy is “not out of the…
‘Draw the Line’ rallies across Canada challenge elements of Carney’s agenda
TORONTO — Canadians in several major cities demonstrated Saturday against elements of the Liberal government’s…
Fugitive who allegedly helped inmate escape B.C. jail arrested in Spain, police say
SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Police say a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for his…
Lac-Mégantic rail bypass to be assessed by transportation agency
MONTREAL — A long-awaited rail project to bypass the town of Lac-Mégantic, Que., is one…
RCMP arrest 16 people trying to cross Canada-U.S. border into Quebec
MONTREAL — The RCMP have arrested 16 people attempting to cross the border into Canada…
Champagne tries to sell Europe on Canadian energy, critical mineral exports
OTTAWA — Canada’s finance minister says the country could be a “supplier of choice” for…
Quebec strips Abbé Pierre of National Order of Quebec after sex-assault allegations
MONTREAL — The Quebec government has stripped French priest Abbé Pierre of the National Order…
Jewish groups, antisemitism envoy urge politicians not to use hate to score points
OTTAWA — After an outgoing federal envoy denounced some politicians for using antisemitism as a…
Carney to attend United Nations General Assembly at pivotal time for the institution
WASHINGTON — Mark Carney is set to attend the United Nations General Assembly for the…
Carney’s pledge to trim public service through attrition is ‘misleading’: union
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s promise to cut the public service through attrition is…
Aquilini grandson accuses family of ‘conspiracy’ to disinherit him
VANCOUVER — A member of the Aquilini family that owns the Vancouver Canucks NHL team…
Dental program improving, industry says, but misconceptions about ‘free’ care persist
OTTAWA — The rollout of the national dental care program is improving, industry representatives say…
B.C. RCMP officer testifies of hope for ‘balanced’ view of actions versus words
A British Columbia RCMP officer facing possible dismissal over messages sent on a private group…
RCMP Assistant Commissioner David Teboul charged with assault, choking, in B.C.
VICTORIA — One of the top RCMP officers in British Columbia has been charged with…
Canada launching consultations in advance of CUSMA trade pact review, LeBlanc says
MEXICO CITY — The federal government says it is launching public consultations on the Canada-United…
Humpback whale dead after ferry crew reports collision off B.C. coast
VICTORIA — A humpback whale has been found dead off the British Columbia coast after…
Liberals’ new hate crime bill targets ‘symbols’ of hate
OTTAWA — The Liberal government has introduced legislation to create four new hate-related criminal offences…
Anand to address UN General Assembly as Carney talks aid, foreign policy
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will not be giving a major speech on foreign…
U.S. outdoor group in rough water as B.C. camping application upsets First Nations
A U.S.-based outdoor group has been paddling in British Columbia’s coastal waters for almost 30…
Supreme Court of Canada sides with couple over disputed portion of their backyard
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says a Toronto couple owns a portion of…
Man in ‘cruel, savage’ Quebec daycare attack merits high-risk offender status: Crown
LAVAL — The Quebec man who killed two children and injured six others when he…