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‘More of the same’: Jobless rate holds steady at 6.5% in October amid weak hiring
OTTAWA — The Canadian job market posted another weak hiring month in October as employers…
Donald Trump election sparks U.S. interest in move to Canada, say immigration lawyers
Vancouver immigration lawyer Ryan Rosenberg says he’s been getting so many inquiries from disaffected U.S.…
Time limits were meant to speed up justice. They also halt hundreds of criminal cases
When police turned up at Melanie Hatton’s home in Kelowna, B.C., in November 2021, she…
How many criminal cases in each province or territory were halted by time limits?
A review of information provided by provinces and territories shows more than 400 criminal cases…
Surrey recount confirms B.C. New Democrats win election majority
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia New Democrats have a majority government of 47 seats after…
In the news today: N.S. votes: Tories to release platform today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
National employment numbers for October from Statistics Canada, at a glance
OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada’s October employment figures (numbers from the previous month…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for October, by province
OTTAWA — Canada’s national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in October. Here are the…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for October, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in October. Statistics Canada also…
Federal government faces potential loss if Trans Mountain pipeline sold: PBO
Taxpayers are facing potential billions of dollars in losses on the sale of the Trans…
Health Canada approves Moderna’s mRNA RSV vaccine, company says
TORONTO — Health Canada has approved Moderna’s mRNA vaccine to protect against respiratory syncytial virus…
‘Disgraceful:’ N.S. Tory leader slams school’s request that military remove uniform
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says it’s “disgraceful and demeaning” that a Halifax-area…
Inuit leaders meeting with federal cabinet ministers on Arctic foreign policy
OTTAWA — Inuit leaders met with federal cabinet ministers on Friday to iron out the…
Freeland rallies a united front ahead of Trump’s return to White House
OTTAWA — Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is getting the band back together, seeking to…
Supreme Court charts path for reviewing validity of government regulations
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has clarified the legal path for judges when…
Sides in B.C. port dispute to meet in bid to end lockout after talk with minister
VANCOUVER — Employers and the union representing supervisors embroiled in a labour dispute that triggered…
Montreal says Quebec-Canada dispute stalling much-needed funding to help homeless
MONTREAL — Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante said Friday a “constitutional fight” between Quebec and Canada…
Canada’s response to Trump deportation plan a key focus of revived cabinet committee
OTTAWA — U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s promise launch a mass deportation of millions of undocumented…
Federal government to apologize for Nunavik dog slaughter
OTTAWA — The federal government will apologize to Inuit in Nunavik for the killing of…
Magnitude 5.3 quake hits northern Yukon, no damage reported
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake has struck in northern Yukon, but Natural Resources Canada says there…
Supreme Court website to include only translated judgments following controversy
OTTAWA — The registrar of the Supreme Court of Canada says from now on only…
Talks break off in B.C. port dispute as bid to end multi-day lockout fails
VANCOUVER — Contract negotiations in a labour dispute that has paralyzed container cargo shipping at…
First World War airmen from New Brunswick were pioneers of air warfare
FREDERICTON — When pilots took to the air for combat during the First World War,…
The Royal Canadian Legion turns to Amazon for annual poppy campaign boost
The Royal Canadian Legion says a new partnership with e-commerce giant Amazon is helping boost…