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Carney signs defence, trade agreement with Japan in final stop of 10-day trip
TOKYO — Canada and Japan have signed a new strategic partnership agreement that looks to…
Social media ban for kids under consideration in online harms bill: Carney
TOKYO — While there should be “debate” in Canada about a social media ban for…
Canada’s new trade team meets Trump’s trade czar in Washington to talk CUSMA review
WASHINGTON — Canada’s new chief trade negotiator to the United States met her American counterpart…
‘Smile of a murderer’: B.C. double-killing suspects seen posing with alleged weapon
ABBOTSFORD — A prosecutor says three men accused of murdering an Abbotsford, B.C., couple kept…
Ottawa, Alberta reach prospective agreement to streamline major project assessments
EDMONTON — Ottawa and Alberta have reached a prospective deal that they say will see…
B.C. forestry workers, other sectors hurt by tariffs to get $70M in jobs training
VICTORIA — Workers in B.C.’s softwood lumber industry and those in other sectors who have…
Woman says she felt like a ‘prisoner’ during 1992 encounter with Quebec cardinal
MONTREAL — Two women testified on Friday to experiencing alleged inappropriate behaviour from Quebec Cardinal…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection says at least 45 days needed for tariff refunds
WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection will not be able to immediately begin issuing…
Toxicologist sees no drug link to Myles Gray’s behaviour before police-involved death
VANCOUVER — A forensic expert has told a hearing into the 2015 police-involved death of…
Canadians arriving in Toronto from Dubai relieved to return home amid war
There was tangible relief among Canadians who landed Friday morning in Toronto on a flight…
Frank Stronach to be found not guilty on some charges, judge suggests as trial continues
TORONTO — Frank Stronach will eventually be found not guilty on some of the charges…
Supreme Court says asylum seekers entitled to subsidized Quebec daycare
OTTAWA — Quebec discriminated against female refugee claimants by introducing regulations that denied them access…
Montreal teacher challenges policy for trans students to hide identity from parents
MONTREAL — Quebec’s Superior Court heard arguments Friday in a case about a high school…
Middle East conflict could drive up costs across Canada’s supply chains: experts
OTTAWA — Analysts are warning the conflict in the Middle East could drive up costs…
In the news today: Carney in Japan, Ottawa office space, Stronach trial
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Ottawa office market experts left in the dark over feds’ return-to-work needs
OTTAWA — Ottawa real estate watchers are calling on the federal government to be more…
A search for mental health answers amid the trauma of Tumbler Ridge shootings
The metal-clad portable classrooms are arranged in a semicircle on a snowy sports field at…
Eby says OpenAI’s Altman will apologize to Tumbler Ridge, B.C., in wake of shootings
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has agreed to…
Poilievre says he has reservations about Carney’s suggested fiscal watchdog
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said he has “serious” reservations about Prime Minister Mark…
Coroner says B.C. teen was forced into water by dingoes in Australia
BRISBANE — A young woman from British Columbia drowned when she was attacked by a…
Ottawa accused of preferential treatment with coming rail subsidies for steel, lumber
OTTAWA — The federal government is being accused of creating an uneven playing field in…
Kerry Sim, who killed B.C. teen Reena Virk in 1997, loses parole revocation appeal
The killer of British Columbia teenager Reena Virk has lost an appeal over the cancellation…
Woman who accused Quebec cardinal of sexual misconduct testifies at defamation trial
MONTREAL — The woman being sued for defamation by Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet took the…
B.C. teachers ratify new four-year agreement for 3% annual wage boost
VANCOUVER — The head of British Columbia’s teachers’ union says parents will see better supports…