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Ottawa looks to off-load costly, seldom-used mobile hospitals bought for the pandemic
OTTAWA — The federal government expects to spend about $7 million this fiscal year to…
Indigenous groups keen to see Pope Leo continue reconciliation work
OTTAWA — Indigenous groups in Canada say they want to see Pope Leo XIV continue…
White House downplays North American auto industry’s concerns about U.K. trade deal
WASHINGTON — The White House on Friday downplayed the North American automobile industry’s claim that…
NDP talking to the Carney government about getting official party status: Davies
OTTAWA — Interim NDP leader Don Davies said Friday his party is in “very early”…
Jobless rate rises as tariffs take ‘bite’ out of Canada’s labour market in April
OTTAWA — Canada’s labour market was showing cracks in April as the early impacts of…
Filipino BC confirms identities of all 11 people killed in Vancouver festival attack
VANCOUVER — The group that organized the Lapu Lapu Day festival where 11 people were…
Hearing in September on whether Quebec daycare crash accused is high-risk offender
LAVAL — A court hearing will take place in September into whether a man who…
Volunteer in missing children search urges caution against speculation on their fate
HALIFAX — A police investigation is continuing into the disappearance of two young children reported…
Ontario First Nation seeks emergency relief in Federal Court over water crisis
A First Nation in northwestern Ontario is seeking $200 million in emergency relief from the…
Canadian researchers reach ‘major milestone’ in search for ALS treatment
TORONTO — Standing in an MRI control room packed with fellow ALS researchers, Dr. Lorne…
Grey whale ‘Little Patch’ mesmerizes, sparks connection in Metro Vancouver
VANCOUVER — A grey whale known as Little Patch has been mesmerizing onlookers in the…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for April, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.9 per cent in April. Statistics Canada also…
National employment numbers for April from Statistics Canada, at a glance
OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada’s April employment figures (numbers from the previous month…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for April, by province
OTTAWA — Canada’s national unemployment rate was 6.9 per cent in April. Here are the…
Canada and Europe are collaborating on defence. What that might look like.
OTTAWA — As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to cast doubt on the future of…
In the news today: Statistics Canada to release April job numbers
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Homes destroyed, people evacuated as wildfires rage in eastern Newfoundland
SMALL POINT-ADAM’S COVE-BLACKHEAD-BROAD COVE — Residents of two small communities in eastern Newfoundland fled their…
Three MLAs are supporting a B.C. farming family whose 400 ostriches are to be culled
VICTORIA — A member of an ostrich farming family held back tears Thursday as she…
Expert in B.C. says India-Pakistan tension at highest point since 1999
VANCOUVER — A British Columbia researcher in South Asian affairs said Thursday that concerns about…
Canadians mark Victory in Europe Day in downtown ceremonies
OTTAWA — Veterans, diplomats, members of the Armed Forces and political leaders gathered Thursday at…
B.C. Appeals Court finds agency’s decision to remove kids ‘tainted by stereotype’
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Court of Appeal says an Indigenous mother who had her four…
Grey whale washes ashore near Tofino, B.C. Cause of death unknown
TOFINO — A grey whale among a population that is listed as a special concern…
Canada could lose its measles elimination status if spread lingers, PHAC advisor says
TORONTO — A senior medical advisor with the Public Health Agency of Canada says the…
Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops pleased to hear new pope appointed
EDMONTON — The president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops says the church needs…