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National revenue minister to leave federal politics, run for Sherbrooke mayor
SHERBROOKE, Que. — National Revenue Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau will run for mayor of Sherbrooke, Que.,…
Classes resume with replacement teachers after 11 suspended at Montreal school
MONTREAL — Eleven Montreal teachers who were suspended for allegedly creating a climate of fear…
Two dead, one missing in B.C. after mudslide, road washout triggered by heavy rain
Police in British Columbia say two people are dead and another is missing, thought to…
Quebec religion wants Health Canada’s blessing to use magic mushrooms in ceremonies
A Quebec-based religion is taking the minister of mental health and addictions to court, claiming…
Inequality has broad impacts on the health of Montreal children, report finds
MONTREAL — A new public health report says economic inequality has wide-ranging effects on Montreal…
Liberal, Bloc MPs vote against questioning Canada Soccer officials over drone scandal
OTTAWA — A parliamentary committee will not question the coaches of the national women’s soccer…
Two plead guilty to B.C. murder of former Air India suspect Ripudaman Singh Malik
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Two men charged in the killing of former Air India bombing…
What happens after British Columbia’s indecisive election?
British Columbians went to the polls Saturday, but now face a week or more before…
Man Tasered after trespassing in Victoria school, forcing lockdown
VICTORIA — A middle school in Victoria was forced into a lockdown after a man…
New Brunswick Liberals win majority, Susan Holt first woman to lead province
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick voters have elected a Liberal majority government, tossing out the incumbent…
Here is the latest on the New Brunswick election
The New Brunswick Liberal Party has won a majority government, and Susan Holt will become…
Potential listeria contamination causes frozen waffle recall in Canada, U.S.
An American food manufacturing company has issued a voluntary recall of various frozen waffle products…
A look at Susan Holt, Liberal premier-designate of New Brunswick
FREDERICTON — A look at Susan Holt, premier-designate and leader of the New Brunswick Liberal…
Premier-designate of New Brunswick, Susan Holt, is first woman to lead the province
FREDERICTON — After her party won a majority government in the New Brunswick election on…
In the news today: Liberal victory shifts political landscape in N.B.
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Bouchard must build trust as next CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada CEO, say observers
Quebec television executive Marie-Philippe Bouchard’s appointment as the next president and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada comes…
Ottawa remembers reservist killed in Parliament Hill attack one decade later
OTTAWA — Ottawa marked the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attack on Parliament Hill Tuesday,…
Legault ‘shocked’ by Montreal teacher scandal, pledges to toughen secularism measures
MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault promised on Tuesday to toughen secularism measures in schools,…
Montreal suburb begins controversial deer cull to reduce population in local park
LONGUEUIL, Que. — A Montreal suburb began an operation on Tuesday to kill white-tailed deer…
Justin Trudeau says his leadership is not in danger as Liberals brace for revolt
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his leadership of the Liberal party is not…
Eby says B.C. Greens not yet ready for minority talks as Furstenau stays Green leader
Premier and NDP Leader David Eby says he’s been told by the B.C. Green Party…
Child welfare reform is in the hands of the AFN after deal voted down, minister says
OTTAWA — Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu says it is up to the Assembly of…
Quebec government considers abolishing time change, announces consultations
MONTREAL — The Quebec government wants to hear Quebecers’ thoughts about scrapping the twice-yearly time…
Abdelrazik wipes away tears in court as he recounts time in Sudanese detention
OTTAWA — Abousfian Abdelrazik wiped away tears as he told a court Tuesday about being…