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B.C. man gets 3 1/2 years for arson at Ukrainian pastor’s home
VICTORIA — A man who set fire to a pastor’s family home attached to a…
CP NewsAlert: The 2025 wildfire season is on track to be Canada’s 2nd-worst on record
The area burned by wildfires so far this season is the second-largest on record in…
First mediation session to begin Monday in Montreal public transit strike
MONTREAL — The first mediation session between Montreal’s public transit authority and its striking maintenance…
How undervaluation of Vancouver sites could cost millions in property taxes
VANCOUVER — Retired architect Michael Geller says he’s always keen to restore some “justice” to…
$30B in new investments needed to meet Canada’s critical mineral demand: report
TORONTO — A newly released report estimates Canada will need at least $30 billion in…
Some Newfoundland hydrogen companies behind in bills as industry hype ‘boils off’
ST. JOHN’S — Newfoundland and Labrador is owed millions of dollars in fees from green…
In the news today: World leaders, former PMs and protestors expected ahead of G7
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
More surgeries performed but wait times still longer than before pandemic, study says
TORONTO — The Canadian Institute for Health Information says more surgeries are being performed than…
Wildfire looming over Squamish, B.C., reached within 40 metres of homes
SQUAMISH — Drivers on British Columbia’s Sea To Sky Highway could see the smoke billowing…
Liberal MP criticizes Modi’s G7 invitation in meeting with Prime Minister Carney
OTTAWA — B.C. Liberal MP Sukh Dhaliwal said he met with Prime Minister Mark Carney…
Luxembourg opens Ottawa embassy as Canada shifts its attention to Europe
OTTAWA — The federal government says its “best friends” are Europeans amid a drift with…
Alberta premier says province is looking to entice private-sector pipeline builder
CALGARY — The Alberta government is working to entice a private-sector player to build a…
NDP leader says Carney needs to keep Parliament in the loop on trade talks
OTTAWA — Interim NDP Leader Don Davies is accusing Prime Minister Mark Carney of not…
Former MP Charlie Angus says NDP became too focused on leader, TikTok likes
OTTAWA — The NDP suffered an “unmitigated disaster” in the last election because it lost…
Major projects will be slowed by court challenges if rights are violated: B.C. chief
OTTAWA — The regional chief for British Columbia said Wednesday that governments should not speed…
Carney’s ‘Canada Strong Pass’ to come into effect on June 20
OTTAWA — The federal government is set to announce details of its promised “Canada Strong…
Government rejects Bloc’s call to split internal trade, major projects legislation
OTTAWA — The Liberal government is rejecting a call from the Bloc Québécois to split…
All regions will get ‘fair share’ of defence windfall: industry minister
MONTREAL — Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says the massive funding announced this week for Canada’s…
Sabia, veteran of public and private sectors, to head Carney’s Privy Council
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is tapping Michael Sabia, a veteran of the public…
Ottawa’s GST rebate on new homes would save typical first-time buyer $27K: PBO
OTTAWA — An eligible first-time homebuyer could save an average of $26,832 in sales tax…
Canada invites United Arab Emirates to G7 summit, Brazil says Carney invited to COP30
OTTAWA — Canada has invited the United Arab Emirates to attend the G7 summit in…
Trump is receiving mostly negative ratings from countries around the world: poll
WASHINGTON — The share of Canadians who view the United States favourably has dropped 20…
Minister flags concern over BC Ferries’ deal with Chinese state-owned shipyard
British Columbia’s transportation minister has raised concerns with BC Ferries about its decision to have…
Quebec names mediator as Montreal public transit strike in third day
MONTREAL — Quebec’s labour minister says he has named a mediator in a labour dispute…