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BCE signs deal to buy U.S. fibre internet provider Ziply Fiber for $5 billion
BCE Inc.’s share price took a hit on Monday after the company announced it has…
Supreme Court ‘signed my son’s death warrant,’ mother says of refusal to hear plea
OTTAWA — The mother of a Canadian man detained in Syria says the Supreme Court…
‘Beam of light that cut through injustice’: Tributes for TRC chair Murray Sinclair
WINNIPEG — Murray Sinclair, a former judge, senator and chair of the Truth and Reconciliation…
Quebec police watchdog investigates shooting that left 1 dead, 1 injured in Far North
SALLUIT, Que. — Quebec’s police watchdog is investigating after one person was killed and another…
Oil, gas companies told to cut emissions by one-third under planned cap
OTTAWA — Oil and gas producers in Canada will be required to cut greenhouse gas…
Key architect of reconciliation: Judge, senator, TRC chair Murray Sinclair dies at 73
WINNIPEG — A teepee and a sacred fire were set up in front of the…
Five things to know about the proposed emissions cap on oil and gas production
OTTAWA — The federal government has published new draft regulations that will force oil and…
B.C. port employers launch lockout at terminals in labour dispute with workers
VANCOUVER — Employers have locked out more than 700 unionized workers in the latest development…
Rustad seeks review as Elections BC says box of 861 votes went uncounted
British Columbia’s election agency says it has discovered that a ballot box containing 861 votes…
Indian prime minister condemns violence at Hindu temple in Ontario
BRAMPTON, Ont. — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is condemning violence that erupted Sunday when…
5 things to watch for as Americans head to the polls on election day
WASHINGTON — Americans are facing a decision about the future of their country and no…
Nova Scotia monument honours eight brothers who fought in Second World War
HALIFAX — A new memorial recently dedicated in a small Nova Scotia community honours eight…
Canadians gather for camaraderie, food and drink at U.S. election night watch parties
MONTREAL — Canadians and American expats from coast to coast gathered Tuesday at bars, community…
Peter Nygard’s lawyers ask court to review decision to deny him bail pending appeal
TORONTO — Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard’s legal team has asked an Ontario court to…
‘Ready for both’: Canadians prepare for any outcome as Trump declares victory
WASHINGTON — Former president Donald Trump declared victory early Wednesday morning as the path to…
Inflation is down, wages are up. Why are Canadians still frustrated with the economy?
OTTAWA — The federal finance minister has been taking every opportunity to remind frustrated Canadians…
UN refugee chief says reducing refugee targets is wise if it prevents backlash
OTTAWA — It is wise of Canada to scale back the number of new refugees…
B.C. business groups urge end to port lockout as labour dispute halts shipping
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s businesses leaders are urging port employers and more than 700 unionized…
In the news today: Canadians watch as Americans head to the polls
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canada Post, union, still disagree over weekend delivery following weekend talks
Canada Post and the union representing its workers are commenting on how weekend talks for…
‘It feels very bad’: Brampton reels after two nights of tense protest outside temple
Community members were left reeling Tuesday after tense protests at a Hindu temple in the…
Eleven-year-old boy struck and killed by truck in Montreal
MONTREAL — An 11-year-old boy died after he was hit by a truck Monday evening…
Concerns about trade, defence as MPs, diplomats eye U.S. vote results
OTTAWA — MPs, diplomats and political staff gathered around the parliamentary precinct to anxiously take…
Corrective to Nov. 4 story on cap for oil and gas emissions
OTTAWA — In a story published on Nov. 4 about the federal government’s draft regulations…