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B.C.’s legislature looks into changes as MLA avoids censure after using Nazi slogan
VICTORIA — Politicians in B.C.’s legislature say they are looking into whether they can close…
Health Canada approves 2nd generic version of Ozempic — and it’s Canadian
TORONTO — Health Canada has approved the second generic version of brand-name Ozempic, this one…
Canada Soccer receiving $9.8M from Ottawa for national training centre project
OTTAWA — Canada Soccer’s plan to build a national training centre has received a major…
Alberta oil pipeline is ‘more likely than not’ Carney says
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says a new oil pipeline out of Alberta is…
Supreme Court affirms law that curbs spy watchdog members’ parliamentary privilege
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld the constitutionality of legislation that limits…
Quebec says it will table domestic violence prevention law modelled after Clare’s law
QUÉBEC — The Quebec government says it will table legislation in the coming days that…
Quebec premier feels bound by Labrador energy deal despite expiration date
RIVIÈRE-DU-LOUP — The premier of Quebec says she feels her province is still bound by…
Toronto’s Royal Conservatory of Music to investigate historic sexual abuse allegations
TORONTO — The Royal Conservatory of Music will launch an independent investigation into allegations that…
Quebec City mosque shooter asks court for transfer to medium-security prison
MONTREAL — Quebec City mosque shooter Alexandre Bissonnette has asked to be transferred from a…
Conservatives stay on top of party fundraising list as Liberals narrow the gap
OTTAWA — The Conservatives’ fundraising machine continues to outpace all other federal parties after bringing…
‘Denial of care’: Doctors worry about refugees as payment requirements take effect
TORONTO — Refugees now have to pay out of pocket for part of their drug…
U.S. secures contract to sell artillery rocket systems to Canada: Pentagon
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon says it has secured a billion-dollar contract with Lockheed Martin to…
In the news today: Diversifying Canada’s economy, Refugee health, Fort Mac wildfire
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘Ash, smoke and flames everywhere’: Memories of the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire
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FORT MCMURRAY — A massive wildfire quickly spread into the oilsands city of Fort McMurray,…
Bank of Canada head ‘encouraged’ by Ottawa’s efforts to diversify economy
OTTAWA — Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says he’s “encouraged” by the federal government’s…
How Montreal police and the city prepare for Habs playoff gatherings
MONTREAL — Montreal Canadiens fans across the city will be gathering to cheer on their…
Young Canadians want AI companies to make their chatbots less addictive: report
OTTAWA — A new report focusing on the perspectives of young people says the government…
Liberals shut down committee debate on $6.6-billion IT project
OTTAWA — Opposition MPs say the Liberals used their new power as a majority government…
Immigration minister says she’s accountable after former IRGC official granted a visa
OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Lena Diab says she’s accountable after a former Islamic Revolutionary Guard…
Minister says B.C. expects billions from feds for forestry if U.S. talks fail
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s forests minister says he expects billions in additional federal support for…
Alberta’s Smith lauds new major Canada-U.S. oil pipeline permit, citing advocacy
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says a key approval for a cross-border oil pipeline…
Archbishop of Toronto calls on Carney to stop extension of MAID for mental illness
OTTAWA — The Archbishop of Toronto is appealing to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Catholic faith…
Timeline of 4 women slain in Winnipeg, searching landfills for their remains
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government said Thursday it has officially decommissioned the search site at…
Manitoba shuts down landfill search site, crews still looking for victim at another
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has officially decommissioned the search site at a Winnipeg-area landfill…