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RCMP issue shelter-in-place order in Lunenburg County, N.S., for man who may be armed
LOWER NORTHFIELD — Nova Scotia RCMP are telling residents of Lunenburg County to seek shelter…
Canadian man sentenced to 2 1/2 years in U.S. Social Security fraud
FAIRBANKS — The United States Attorney’s Office in Alaska says a Canadian man has been…
Canadian youth struggle with making friends and bullying: UNICEF report
A global study from UNICEF suggests many Canadian kids are unhappy, with social struggles such…
No more blue wall, red wall: How electoral reform could stop regional election sweeps
OTTAWA — A change to Canada’s electoral system would have delivered a very different House…
In the news today: PM meeting cabinet today; election reforms could remix regions
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Prime Minister Mark Carney says new cabinet will act with ‘urgency and determination’
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney shook up his cabinet Tuesday by moving some key…
Despite a polarizing election, poll suggests Canadians don’t want a two-party system
OTTAWA — While the recent federal election turned into a tight race between the Liberals…
Federal judge says cull of 400 ostriches at B.C. farm hit by avian flu can proceed
A Federal Court judge has denied a bid to prevent the Canadian Food Inspection Agency…
Ex-mayor Gregor Robertson gets second shot at housing crisis in Carney’s cabinet
Gregor Robertson set himself a bold goal as the newly elected mayor in Vancouver in…
The Latest: Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils his new cabinet at Rideau Hall
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new cabinet was sworn in at Rideau Hall in…
Mark Carney’s cabinet has taken shape. Here are some of the highlights
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled his 28-member cabinet and it’s a mix…
Second dead grey whale washes ashore in B.C. in less than a week
A second dead grey whale has washed ashore in British Columbia in less than a…
Mandy Gull-Masty becomes first Indigenous person to head Indigenous Services
OTTAWA — For the first time ever, an Indigenous person has been chosen to lead…
Quebecer who stabbed to death mother and a neighbour found not criminally responsible
MONTREAL — A man who stabbed his mother and a neighbour to death last year…
Here are the newcomers, familiar faces in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s inner circle
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced his new cabinet. Here is the list…
Bloc member who lost by 1 vote considers ‘all options’ after report of ballot problem
MONTREAL — The Bloc Québécois candidate for the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne says she’s considering…
Former journalist Evan Solomon named first-ever federal AI minister
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has launched a new artificial intelligence ministry and has…
Erskine-Smith says he feels ‘disrespected’ after being dropped from cabinet
OTTAWA — Former housing minister Nate Erskine-Smith says it’s “impossible not to feel disrespected” after…
PM Carney travelling to Rome Friday for Pope Leo’s inaugural mass
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Rome on Friday to attend Pope…
One man arrested following shooting in Saint John, N.B.
SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Police in Saint John, N.B., say one man has been arrested…
Key portfolios for business community to watch as Carney’s cabinet sworn in
Canada’s business community will be monitoring files across various portfolios after Tuesday’s swearing-in of Prime…
Six-month lockout ends at Montreal’s storied Queen Elizabeth hotel
MONTREAL — Unionized employees at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel have agreed to a new…
Travel to the U.S. takes another hit in April as Canadians vacation elsewhere
Travel to the United States took another hit in April with booking agents saying an…
Canada’s ambassador says economic talks must prioritize lifting Trump’s tariffs
WASHINGTON — Ottawa’s top diplomat in Washington says talks to negotiate any new deals with…