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Grey whale ‘Little Patch’ mesmerizes, sparks connection in Metro Vancouver
VANCOUVER — A grey whale known as Little Patch has been mesmerizing onlookers in the…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for April, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.9 per cent in April. Statistics Canada also…
National employment numbers for April from Statistics Canada, at a glance
OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada’s April employment figures (numbers from the previous month…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for April, by province
OTTAWA — Canada’s national unemployment rate was 6.9 per cent in April. Here are the…
Canada and Europe are collaborating on defence. What that might look like.
OTTAWA — As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to cast doubt on the future of…
In the news today: Statistics Canada to release April job numbers
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Homes destroyed, people evacuated as wildfires rage in eastern Newfoundland
SMALL POINT-ADAM’S COVE-BLACKHEAD-BROAD COVE — Residents of two small communities in eastern Newfoundland fled their…
Three MLAs are supporting a B.C. farming family whose 400 ostriches are to be culled
VICTORIA — A member of an ostrich farming family held back tears Thursday as she…
Expert in B.C. says India-Pakistan tension at highest point since 1999
VANCOUVER — A British Columbia researcher in South Asian affairs said Thursday that concerns about…
Canadians mark Victory in Europe Day in downtown ceremonies
OTTAWA — Veterans, diplomats, members of the Armed Forces and political leaders gathered Thursday at…
B.C. Appeals Court finds agency’s decision to remove kids ‘tainted by stereotype’
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Court of Appeal says an Indigenous mother who had her four…
Grey whale washes ashore near Tofino, B.C. Cause of death unknown
TOFINO — A grey whale among a population that is listed as a special concern…
Canada could lose its measles elimination status if spread lingers, PHAC advisor says
TORONTO — A senior medical advisor with the Public Health Agency of Canada says the…
Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops pleased to hear new pope appointed
EDMONTON — The president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops says the church needs…
What Trump’s agreement with the U.K. suggests about trade talks with Canada
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s preliminary trade agreement with the United Kingdom sent a…
Quebec reports high immigration, record-low fertility in 2024
MONTREAL — Despite a downward trend, Quebec still reported nearly record-high population growth last year…
More details needed about Carney’s plans to revamp foreign service, union head says
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has vowed to invest in Canada’s foreign service, arguing…
Ottawa, Indigenous capital group sign first-of-its-kind 10-year agreement
OTTAWA — Ottawa and the National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association have signed a first-of-its-kind, $514…
This pilot is honoured every year in a U.K. town. Will Canada recognize his bravery?
There is a street named after him in a British town. A plaque at the…
Bodycam footage relinquished in fatal officer-involved shooting in northern Quebec
KANGIQSUALUJJUAQ — The Nunavik Police Service in Quebec’s Far North says officers involved in a…
Canadian Blood Services says it needs 1 million new blood donors over next 5 years
TORONTO — Marc Parravano has donated blood 146 times. He remembers regularly going to the…
Carney, Canada’s premiers to meet in Saskatchewan next month
OTTAWA — Canada’s premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet in Saskatoon on June…
Canada looks again to Europe as world marks 80 years since end of Second World War
OTTAWA — After the Second World War came to a close, Canada pulled itself away…
NDP faces ‘Parliament from hell’ without official party status, says former MP
OTTAWA — The NDP will return to the House of Commons without official party status…