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Chiefs warn they’ll fight any assault on First Nations rights in major projects push
OTTAWA — First Nations chiefs say they’ll oppose any actions by federal and provincial governments…
Assembly of First Nations rejects ‘discredited’ theory of of Innu history in Labrador
ST. JOHN’S — The Assembly of First Nations passed a motion Tuesday denouncing what the…
Alberta First Nation sues Ottawa over $5 treaty annuity, argues amount stuck in 1899
EDMONTON — A northern Alberta First Nation is suing the federal government to increase its…
Coalition Avenir Québec changes name to feature Christine Fréchette
MONTREAL — The governing Coalition Avenir Québec has changed its official name to feature new…
‘Apocalypse now?’ Wildfire smoke turns Toronto sky orange, prompts air quality alerts
Smoke from northern Ontario wildfires turned Toronto’s skyline an eerie shade of orange Wednesday as…
Quebec and Alberta plan to work together to integrate AI in government
MONTREAL — The Quebec and Alberta governments plan to work together to implement artificial intelligence…
More Canadians trust China under Xi Jinping than Donald Trump’s America: Pew poll
OTTAWA — As President Donald Trump’s administration continues to erode allies’ trust, a new poll…
Chiefs call on feds to criminalize residential school denialism as hate speech
OTTAWA — First Nations chiefs say the federal government is enabling residential school denialism by…
Canada pauses applications for parent, grandparent immigration sponsorship program
OTTAWA — The federal government will not accept any new applications this year from people…
Do masks help? What about air conditioning? What to know about wildfire smoke protection
TORONTO — Many parts of Ontario, including the Greater Toronto Area, are under an Environment…
Bank of Canada holds key rate steady as confidence grows in economic rebound
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada struck a somewhat optimistic tone about the economy after…
What is dry lightning and why is it worrying firefighters in British Columbia?
The BC Wildfire Service has warned that this week could be a crucial period for…
Feds announce new members of Senate appointments advisory board
OTTAWA — A week after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his first picks for the…
Montreal hospital livestreams surgeries for educational purposes
MONTRÉAL — A Montreal hospital is livestreaming complex eye surgeries to give medical trainees a…
Canada is not banning produce imports amid U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak, CFIA says
TORONTO — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said it is not considering restrictions on fresh…
Feds, most provinces get top marks on internal trade — but more work to be done
OTTAWA — The federal government has gone from a C student to top of the…
In the news today: U.S.-Iran tensions grow, rate decision, chiefs gather in Ottawa
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
300 jobs lost as Canfor closes pulp mill outside Prince George, B.C.
VANCOUVER — Forestry company Canfor announced Tuesday its plan to permanently close its Northwood pulp…
Residents in parts of northern Ontario ordered out because of growing forest fires
Residents of a handful of communities in northwestern Ontario have been ordered to leave their…
B.C. warned of ‘significant wildfire event’ in coming days, as lightning raises risks
VANCOUVER — Wildfire officials and crews across British Columbia were preparing for a potentially significant…
Illegal harvest of Yukon sheep leads to $100,000 in fines against Alaskan hunters
Officials from the Yukon and Alaska say two thinhorn sheep that were harvested illegally in…
Two dead, one hurt in helicopter crash on B.C. central coast
PORT MCNEILL — A British Columbia helicopter company says two people are dead and one…
People with cardiovascular conditions at risk in heat: Heart and Stroke Foundation
TORONTO — As a sweltering heat wave blankets much of Central Canada, the Heart and…
Heat wave gripping Central Canada sends thermostat soaring, residents seeking relief
TORONTO — Scorching heat and humidity sent many Toronto residents seeking relief at splash pads,…