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Amber Alert cancelled in Saskatchewan, newborn baby found safe
An Amber Alert for a baby boy in Saskatchewan has been cancelled after police say…
Here are the key numbers in the deal proposed by three tobacco giants
Three tobacco giants would pay billions of dollars to provincial and territorial governments as well…
Housing, health, and plastic straws: Here’s how B.C. politicians are wooing voters
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s political party leaders have spent the 28-day provincial election campaign wooing…
B.C. faces a rain-soaked election day after a campaign drenched in negativity
VANCOUVER — British Columbians go to the polls on Saturday after a too-close-to-call campaign that…
‘I wish my father was here’: Tobacco victims hail bittersweet $32.5-billion deal
MONTREAL — After nearly three decades fighting Canada’s tobacco giants, Lise Blais is close to…
In the news today: Testy B.C. election campaign reaches final day
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Quebec nurses union votes in favour of new collective agreement
MONTREAL — Quebec’s largest nurses union has reached a deal with the provincial government more…
Tobacco settlement will not protect future generations from addiction: advocates
The Canadian Cancer Society and other health advocates say a proposed settlement that may see…
Manitoba second province to sign onto federal school food deal
WINNIPEG — Manitoba is the second province to sign a deal with the federal Liberals…
Indian diplomats ‘clearly on notice’ after high commissioner expulsion: Joly
OTTAWA — Canada isn’t ruling out expelling additional diplomats from India, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie…
Defence minister announces nearly $65 million in aid to Ukraine
OTTAWA — Canada announced the details of a $64.8 million military aid package to Ukraine…
Most Liberal MPs support Trudeau as leader: Freeland
OTTAWA — Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said she is “absolutely confident” the majority of…
AFN votes on way forward after $47.8 billion child welfare reform deal is defeated
OTTAWA — The executive team from the Assembly of First Nations will meet in the…
NDP says Sask. Party’s Moe needs to answer for campaign comment on children
REGINA — The NDP says the Saskatchewan Party’s Scott Moe needs to provide answers after…
Supreme Court tosses driving prohibition against Saskatchewan man in fatal crash
OTTAWA — Canada’s top court has struck down a driving prohibition handed to a Saskatchewan…
Five things on proposed landmark $32.5-billion tobacco deal
MONTREAL — Three tobacco giants are set to pay out roughly $32.5 billion in a…
Ottawa says businesses can request tariff exemption on Chinese goods
OTTAWA — The federal government says businesses can now request remission from newly announced tariffs…
Lawyer for family members of Pickton’s victims wants copy of killer’s ‘tell all book’
VANCOUVER — A Vancouver lawyer representing families of the victims of serial killer Robert Pickton…
Groundwater at Eagle Gold mine in Yukon shows high cyanide levels
The Yukon government says groundwater samples at the site where a mine’s ore containment facility…
Where will B.C.’s election be won or lost? Here are five bellwether ridings to watch
British Columbia voters are heading to the polls, and political podcast co-host Mike McDonald says…
No clear winner in B.C. election, Conservative leader says province ‘changed forever’
VANCOUVER — There was no clear winner in Saturday’s British Columbia election, but the leader…
‘Sleeping with an elephant:’ What will a Republican or Democrat win mean for Canada?
WASHINGTON — Pierre Trudeau famously described living next to the United States as “sleeping with…
‘Hateful and mean’: LGBTQ+ advocates slam Sask. Party’s proposed change room policy
Blake Tait says he’s still healing from being outed by his school’s guidance counsellor when…
Fearing demolition, Montreal skateboarders rally to protect DIY skatepark from city
MONTREAL — Frédérique Luyet hops on her skateboard, rides the half pipe and pulls off…