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Yukon politicians threaten contempt over mine manager’s refusal to answer questions
Yukon politicians could hold an official with the company managing the cleanup of a disaster…
Leaders echo messages in final push to election day
OTTAWA — Federal party leaders hit the hustings Friday with election day fast approaching, as…
Metro Vancouver housing figures underscore massive gap in affordable units
VANCOUVER — The latest housing report from Metro Vancouver underscores the significant gap between current…
Canada’s envoy to Vatican: Pope Francis funeral will unite a rare range of humanity
OTTAWA — Canada’s ambassador to the Holy See says the Vatican will be the capital…
Quebec government says ‘Go Habs Go!’ expression is part of province’s identity
MONTREAL — The Quebec government has stepped in to defend the phrase “Go Habs Go!”…
Canadians rate U.S. relations as poor as ties with Russia, worse than links to China
OTTAWA — Canadians say their relations with Washington are just as bad as ties with…
New B.C. corrections unit offers involuntary care for mental health, addictions
British Columbia’s premier says the ongoing toxic drug crisis in the province has led to…
Court declares mistrial in former world junior hockey players’ sex assault case
LONDON — A new jury is set to be selected today in the sexual assault…
In the news today: Poilievre campaigning in Conservative-safe ridings
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
B.C. First Nation at UN calling for government help in battling toxic drug crisis
Members of the Tsilhqot’in Nation were at the United Nations headquarters in New York City…
Judge weighs bylaw fine for company in case of E. coli outbreak at Calgary daycares
CALGARY — A commercial kitchen company pleaded guilty Thursday to four bylaw offences after a…
Quebec court overturns out-of-province tuition hike at English universities
MONTREAL — A Quebec Superior Court judge has overturned a university tuition hike for out-of-province…
Man, 30, shot dead by police at Toronto’s Pearson Airport: SIU
TORONTO — A 30-year-old man was shot dead by police outside Toronto’s Pearson Airport on…
Federal party leaders work to drive home key messages as election day approaches
OTTAWA — Party leaders emphasized familiar themes Thursday as they criss-crossed the country to shore…
Supreme Court of Canada agrees to weigh in on B.C. First Nations’ title dispute
The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to weigh in on a dispute between First…
Supreme Court to review mandatory minimum sentence in prostitution case
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to examine the constitutionality of a…
Man given five months in U.S. jail for smuggling people across border from B.C.
SEATTLE — The U.S. District Attorney’s office in Seattle says a 27-year-old man has been…
Canada caught up in China-U.S. trade war as Trump claims fentanyl continues to flow
WASHINGTON — Pulling Canada into his trade war with China, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed…
Montreal buses remove ‘Go! Canadiens Go!’ after complaint to language watchdog
MONTREAL — City buses in Montreal have dropped the expression “Go! Canadiens Go!” following a…
One year after B.C.’s short-term rental crackdown, has it made housing cheaper?
Marv Gandall says living in one of Victoria’s largest residential buildings a year ago meant…
Court hears legal arguments in former world junior hockey players’ sex assault case
LONDON — A London, Ont., court is hearing legal arguments today in the sex assault…
Government receives fourth extension to fix unconstitutional ‘Lost Canadians’ issue
OTTAWA — The federal government has received a fourth extension to pass legislation to grant…
Who are Canada’s cardinals? A look at the five dignitaries ahead of the papal funeral
Cardinals from around the world are converging on Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis…
Could at-home test strips prevent drug deaths? Experts say yes, but it’s complicated
ST. JOHN’S — Canadians are dying alone from toxic drugs and experts say easier access…