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Canada bans Belfast rap group Kneecap from entry, says it endorsed political violence
OTTAWA — The Carney government is barring the Belfast rap group Kneecap from entering Canada,…
Carmakers facing billions in credit purchases under EV mandate if sales don’t improve
OTTAWA — Canadian automakers are warning they could be on the hook for billions of…
Training for docs coming as women wait years in pain for endometriosis diagnoses
TORONTO — Katie Luciani spent years being told that her weeklong debilitating pain every month…
In the news today: Alberta to use notwithstanding power in trans laws
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain chip clinical trial in Canada raises ethical questions
TORONTO — Some doctors and bioethicists are raising concerns about a Toronto hospital’s partnership with…
National Defence using U.S. cloud services for ‘mission critical’ applications
OTTAWA — Newly released documents show Ottawa has spent almost $1.3 billion on cloud services…
Alberta professor put on leave as ripple effects of Charlie Kirk’s death continue
EDMONTON — The ripple effects of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk’s killing continued to be felt…
Fraser says request for limits on notwithstanding clause not just about Quebec
OTTAWA — The federal government’s request to Canada’s top court for limits on the notwithstanding…
Alberta to use notwithstanding clause on its three transgender laws: memo
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has directed officials to invoke the Charter’s notwithstanding clause…
Carney, Sheinbaum sign deal to deepen economic, security ties
MEXICO CITY — Canada and Mexico have signed a pact to deepen economic and security…
Freeland called back to testify on BC Ferries’ deal with Chinese shipyard
Former transport minister Chrystia Freeland is being called back to a committee to testify after…
U.S. ambassador to Canada disappointed by ‘anti-American’ rhetoric, ‘elbows up’
HALIFAX — The U.S. ambassador to Canada took aim at those who use the term…
B.C. man who claims he stabbed 3 on ‘God’s will’ isn’t responsible, lawyer says
VANCOUVER — The lawyer for the man accused of an attack at a Vancouver Chinatown…
‘Uncle Osama’: Iran-born B.C. RCMP officer not offended by terrorist jokes
A British Columbia RCMP officer who was born in Iran says he wasn’t offended when…
Quebec follows Alberta’s move to stop offering COVID vaccine for free to most people
Quebec is now the second province after Alberta to announce it will no longer offer…
Carney taps top aide David Lametti to replace Bob Rae as UN ambassador
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is appointing his principal secretary David Lametti as Canada’s…
Palestine activists criticize Ottawa’s go-slow approach to recognition of statehood
OTTAWA — As Ottawa warns its symbolic recognition of Palestinian statehood next week won’t immediately…
Champagne defends budget investments as he sets out to deepen European ties
OTTAWA — The financial returns from Ottawa’s capital spending plans in the upcoming fall budget…
No tsunami threat to B.C. after 7.8-magnitude quake off Russia
VANCOUVER — Authorities have announced there was no tsunami risk to British Columbia’s coast after…
Conservatives push for a ‘three-strikes’ law, tougher sanctions for domestic violence
OTTAWA — The Conservatives introduced a law in the House of Commons on Thursday that…
Lichen, logging, land rights: Complex forces play out in fate of ancient B.C. forest
A shaggy, cool-green lichen hangs from the trunk of a tree in a forest on…
CAQ member booted from cabinet quits party, says she has lost faith in leader Legault
QUÉBEC — A member of the Coalition Avenir Québec recently booted from cabinet has resigned…
Vancouver police recover helmet worn by Greg Moore stolen from BC Sports Hall of Fame
VANCOUVER — The family of late IndyCar racer Greg Moore say they are “incredibly relieved”…
Canada Post sending new offers to union with aim of moving talks forward
Canada Post is sending new offers to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers in an…