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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…
In the news today: Leaders stumping coast to coast, drug test strips pros and cons
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Trump floats automobile tariff increase for Canada
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that at some point the automobile…
Conservatives, Liberals called out over lack of ‘prudence’ in platforms
OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre is defending the Conservative campaign platform’s heavy reliance on economic growth…
Yukon launches first-time homebuyer loan program to pay up to half of down payments
WHITEHORSE — Yukon’s government is launching a first-time homebuyer program in the territory that will…
Crown lays out its case in sex assault trial of 5 former world junior hockey players
LONDON — A former member of Canada’s world junior hockey team invited several of his…
Black federal workers appeal decision to deny certification of class action lawsuit
OTTAWA — Black federal workers who launched a $2.5-billion lawsuit against the federal government are…
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to represent Canada at Pope Francis’s funeral Saturday
OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon will represent Canada at the funeral for Pope Francis…
Quebec won’t drop legal alcohol limit despite fourth coroner’s recommendation
QUÉBEC — Quebec Transport Minister Geneviève Guilbault says the province will not be lowering the…
Quebec not ruling out expanding religious symbol ban to daycare workers: minister
QUEBEC CITY — Quebec’s minister responsible for secularism says the government isn’t ruling out expanding…
‘To honour him’: Canadian Bishops, Métis leader attending funeral for Pope Francis
Donald Bolen, the archbishop of Regina, is travelling to Vatican City for Saturday’s funeral of…
Bells toll, faithful gather in Toronto and Montreal to honour late Pope Francis
TORONTO — Catholic faithful gathered for multiple events in Toronto and Montreal to commemorate the…
China says it wants to partner with Canada to push back against American ‘bullying’
OTTAWA — China’s ambassador says Beijing is offering to form a partnership with Canada to…
Spring, icy snow bring danger to B.C. backcountry, outdoor experts say
Spring is a dangerous time to head into British Columbia’s backcountry, outdoor experts warn, as…
The pope was a friend, and they talked sports: TRC commissioner remembers Francis
Wilton Littlechild remembers closing his eyes before Pope Francis led his first mass at the…
Hikers scramble for alternatives after damage shuts B.C.’s popular Juan de Fuca Trail
Trish Fougner still remembers the taste of the beer she enjoyed after completing the 47-kilometre…
Canadian hockey fans travel to U.S. with mixed feelings to support NHL teams
WASHINGTON — Mark Jarry has cut as many American goods as possible from his personal…
In the news today: Federal leaders spar over platforms, bells toll for Pope Francis
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Advance poll turnout breaks record with 7.3M ballots cast, Elections Canada says
OTTAWA — The waning days of the federal election campaign saw voters turn out in…
White House cites drop in people caught at Canada-U.S. border as tariffs continue
WASHINGTON — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday there have been “successes” at…
Quebec coroner calls for tougher drunk driving penalties in line with rest of country
MONTREAL — A Quebec coroner says if the province’s penalties for drunk driving were in…
Former world junior hockey players plead not guilty at sex assault trial
LONDON — Five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team pleaded not guilty Tuesday…
Which dignitaries and leaders are attending funeral of Pope Francis?
The Prime Minister’s Office hasn’t confirmed whether Mark Carney will attend Saturday’s funeral of Pope…