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Coroner’s inquest underway into 2016 death of Ottawa man Abdirahman Abdi
OTTAWA — The family of an Ottawa man who died after a violent arrest by…
Quebec party supports member who accused fellow politicians of denigrating minorities
MONTREAL — A Quebec political party has voted to support one of its members facing…
Forecasters issue ‘bomb cyclone’ warning for B.C., with 120 km/h winds predicted
VANCOUVER — Environment Canada is warning that a “bomb cyclone” is expected to bring powerful…
Man police linked to neo-Nazi group pleads not guilty to terrorism charges
OTTAWA — An Ottawa man pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges of terrorism and…
‘Profit ahead of people’s lives’: Trial begins in freezing deaths of migrant family
FERGUS FALLS — A family of four from India froze to death while trying to…
Prince Harry in Vancouver as Invictus Games school program launches online
VANCOUVER — One day after surprising fans at the pinnacle of Canadian football in Vancouver,…
MPs condemn alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Irwin Cotler
OTTAWA — The House of Commons on Monday condemned an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate…
Trudeau says G20 leaders’ statement on Ukraine is not strong enough
RIO DE JANEIRO — Justin Trudeau left the G20 summit in Brazil Tuesday saying Canada…
Inflation rate rises to 2% in October, reducing odds of another jumbo rate cut
OTTAWA — Canada’s inflation rate climbed back up to two per cent in October, shifting…
‘Bomb cyclone’ hitting B.C. sounds scary, but meteorologist says name isn’t alarmist
VANCOUVER — Hurricane-force winds of more than 120 km/h are hitting parts of the British…
‘My heart sank’: Trial hears diapers, mittens set off search for family found frozen
FERGUS FALLS — A U.S. border patrol intelligence agent recalled Tuesday feeling horrified when he…
In the news today: StatCan to release October inflation figures today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Here’s a list of October inflation rates for Canadian provinces
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was two per cent in October, Statistics Canada says.…
Here’s a list of October inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was two per cent in October, Statistics Canada says.…
From atmospheric river to bomb cyclone, here are the ABCs of weather terminology
A series of meteorological terms associated with extreme weather have become popularized in recent years.…
Report finds 1 in 5 newcomers leave Canada within 25 years, calls for retention plan
OTTAWA — One in five immigrants who come to Canada ultimately leave the country within…
Toyota Highlander tops list of most stolen vehicles in 2023: Équité Association
TORONTO — The Toyota Highlander was the most stolen vehicle in 2023, dethroning the Honda…
Cargo jet reported ‘flight control problem’ before sliding off Vancouver runway
VANCOUVER — Air traffic control audio shows a Boeing 767 cargo jet reported a “flight…
A ‘lot of ground’ remains between Canada Post, workers as strike talks progress
MONTREAL — Canada Post and the postal workers union found slivers of consensus Tuesday amid…
Quebec politician offers mea culpa for comments on racism in provincial legislature
QUÉBEC — A Quebec legislature member tried to make amends on Tuesday for his controversial…
Government spending in limbo as Tories, Liberals continue game of chicken in House
OTTAWA — Treasury Board President Anita Anand is warning that if the House of Commons…
Motion to declare homelessness state of emergency fails to pass at Montreal council
MONTREAL — Montreal’s city council has voted down a motion brought by a pair of…
Sex abuse case: Judge orders seizure of homes belonging to billionaire Robert Miller
MONTREAL — A Quebec Superior Court judge has ordered the pretrial seizure of two Montreal-area…
With Trump headed to White House, Canada has its eyes on Chinese investment in Mexico
OTTAWA — Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said Tuesday she shares the “legitimate” concerns of…