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Federal privacy commissioner looking into sexualized deepfakes on X platform
OTTAWA — The federal privacy commissioner will investigate the proliferation of sexualized deepfakes created by…
Leah Gazan backs Avi Lewis, becomes first NDP MP to endorse a leadership candidate
OTTAWA — Manitoba NDP MP Leah Gazan is formally endorsing documentarian Avi Lewis for the…
Heritage minister says hockey romance ‘Heated Rivalry’ is a Cancon triumph
OTTAWA — The Canadian TV show “Heated Rivalry” is winning fans all around the world…
Carney meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping
BEIJING — Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great…
Quebec economy minister considering bid to replace departing François Legault
MONTREAL — One day after Quebec Premier François Legault said he would resign ahead of…
Don’t expect spike in arrests after B.C. ends drug decriminalization: police chief
The chief of Victoria’s police department supports ending drug decriminalization in British Columbia, but says…
B.C. councillor charged with four counts of sexual assault involving two complainants
VICTORIA — A councillor for the British Columbia city of Maple Ridge has been charged…
Eby touts mining, energy projects on India tour, dismisses Bishnoi gang report
MUMBAI — British Columbia Premier David Eby said Indian companies and the delegation he is…
6 economic areas Canada and China have agreed to expand — and one big holdout
OTTAWA — Canada and China released a series of agreements Thursday aimed at boosting bilateral…
Mother of children missing for eight months accuses partner of abuse: documents
HALIFAX — The mother of two Nova Scotia children who were reported missing more than…
Heavy snow in southern Ontario and Quebec shutters schools, snarls commutes
Heavy snow hammered much of southern Ontario and parts of Quebec on Thursday, shuttering schools…
City of Ottawa loses court appeal over property payments
OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed a City of Ottawa request to…
Carney: Canada entering ‘new era’ in relationship with Beijing
BEIJING — Canada is entering a “new era of relations” with China and the stage…
B.C. and feds sign lumber understanding with China, as province looks beyond U.S.
British Columbia’s Forests Ministry has entered into a memorandum of understanding with China on modern…
Canadian citizen has died in Iran as anti-government protests continue: Anand
TORONTO — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says a Canadian citizen has died in Iran…
Fact File: Maduro’s capture reignites election conspiracy involving ex-Canadian firm
The Jan. 3 capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife during a brazen…
In the news: Carney says Canada entering ‘new era of relations’ with China
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
B.C. to end drug decriminalization project, after ‘challenging’ three-year-experiment
British Columbia won’t be renewing its agreement with Health Canada that allowed for the decriminalization…
Almost one in three Canadians say U.S. might try to invade Canada: poll
OTTAWA — Following the recent U.S. military intervention in Venezuela, a new poll suggests almost…
Alberta government to review Calgary water main breaks, demands documents
CALGARY — The Alberta government has launched a review of Calgary’s water main ruptures and…
Five topics other than trade that could come up during Carney’s China visit
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Beijing this week for meetings with President…
Researchers concerned after endangered whooping cranes test positive for bird flu
SASKATOON — A wildlife biologist says it’s deeply concerning that two dead members of a…
‘Staggering’ disparity as Indigenous adults overrepresented in prisons by 10 times
VANCOUVER — A new report by Statistics Canada says Indigenous adults were incarcerated at a…
Quick quotes: Quebec Premier François Legault announces resignation
QUÉBEC — Tributes to departing Quebec Premier François Legault started coming in from across the…