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Museum to honour Chinese Canadian troops who fought in war and for citizenship rights
VANCOUVER — Former B.C. judge Randall (Bud) Wong remembers getting out of bed early one…
First presumptive human case of H5N1 avian flu acquired in Canada detected in teen
British Columbia’s Ministry of Health says the first suspected human case of highly pathogenic avian…
Port workers’ union accuses BC Maritime Employers Association of ending talks early
A labour dispute continues to paralyze cargo shipping at British Columbia ports, and the union…
A new generation is bringing people back to abandoned Newfoundland towns
HICKMAN’S HARBOUR, N.L. — Brian Avery was three years old when he and his parents…
COP29 primer: Canada’s priorities at the global climate talks, and the Trump impact
Canada could be an important consensus builder at this year’s international climate negotiations, Environment and…
‘It is urgent’: Alberta military reservists eager to join Canadian Forces in Latvia
SUFFIELD, Alta. — A pair of 105-mm howitzers bark constantly as they turn plywood tank…
‘I was called;’ Murray Sinclair’s life and legacy honoured at emotional memorial
WINNIPEG — Applause erupted over and over at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg on…
Port employers ‘refusing to bargain,’ cut off talks in less than an hour: Union
VANCOUVER — The union for locked-out port workers in British Columbia says the BC Maritime…
Liberals to face third test in federal byelection in British Columbia next month
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced voters in Cloverdale—Langley City will pick their next…
Canadian Army veterans traumatized from service connect with horses in therapy
MONTREAL — Canadian Army veterans are healing their psychological wounds with some help from equine…
How much does Canada owe in climate aid? A trillion-dollar question headlines COP29
This year’s international climate talks are expected to be headlined by fraught negotiations over how…
Quebec First Nation says government, Hydro-Québec left it out of wind projects
MONTREAL — A First Nation near Quebec City says the provincial government and Quebec’s hydro…
In the news today: Montreal dockworkers reject latest offer
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘I get goosebumps’: Canadians across the country mark Remembrance Day
OTTAWA — An echoing peal of cannon fire signalled the start of a moment of…
Twin port shutdowns risk more damage to Canadian economy: business groups
Business groups are raising concerns about the broad effects of another round of labour disruptions…
‘Do the work’: Ottawa urges both sides in B.C. port dispute to restart talks
VANCOUVER — The federal government is urging both sides in the British Columbia port dispute…
Veterans purged from military for sexual orientation lay wreath at Montreal ceremony
MONTREAL — Private Martine Roy was only 20 years old in 1984 when she was…
Surrey police transition deal still in works, less than three weeks before handover
The exterior of police stations will soon look different in Surrey, B.C. New signs have…
Man facing 1st-degree murder in partner’s killing had allegedly threatened her before
LONGUEUIL, Que. — A man charged with first-degree murder in the death of his partner…
Chrystia Freeland says carbon rebate for small businesses will be tax-free
OTTAWA — Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the Canada carbon rebate…
In the news today: Union serves strike notice to Canada Post
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canadian Union of Postal Workers issues 72-hour strike notice to Canada Post
OTTAWA — Postal workers across the country could be off the job starting Friday if…
Union says it will challenge Ottawa’s intervention in B.C. port work stoppages
The union representing locked-out port workers in British Columbia is planning a court challenge after…
Double-double trouble: N.S. Tories accused of vote-buying with Tim Hortons gift cards
HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative constituency campaign manager has resigned amid accusations of…