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Canada’s top general takes on U.S. senator in defending womens’ role in combat units
HALIFAX — Canada’s top general firmly rejected the notion of dropping women from combat roles…
BC Hydro says power almost fully restored after B.C. windstorms
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s electric utility says it has restored power to almost all customers…
Bear killed after attacking man walking on Metro Vancouver trail with dog
MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. — British Columbia conservation officers say a man was injured earlier this…
Nova Scotia Tories appear safe with close battle for second between Liberals and NDP
HALIFAX — With two days left before Nova Scotians elect their next government, polls suggest…
Montreal police chief expects additional arrests following anti-NATO protest
MONTREAL — Montreal’s police chief said he expects more arrests stemming from a Friday anti-NATO…
Man charged with second-degree murder in Vancouver homicide
VANCOUVER — A man has been charged with second-degree murder in a Vancouver homicide over…
Second Cup dumps Jewish General Hospital franchisee over video with ‘hateful remarks’
MONTREAL — Second Cup Canada is cutting ties with a franchisee operating at Montreal’s Jewish…
Passerby stabbed during shoplifting at Vancouver liquor store
VANCOUVER — A passerby has been seriously injured after he was stabbed by a shoplifter…
B.C. health minister vows overdose revamp after addictions portfolio is scrapped
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s new health minister says she’s aiming for more treatment beds and…
Court hears legal arguments in sex assault case of five hockey players
LONDON, Ont. — Lawyers in the sexual assault case of five members of Canada’s 2018…
In the news today: Saskatchewan Party to deliver throne speech
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Defence Minister Bill Blair “ready to go faster” on spending timeline
OTTAWA — Defence Minister Bill Blair said Monday that he’s ready to work with the…
Trudeau directs key adviser to deliver renewed national security strategy
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has directed a top adviser to deliver a renewed…
Long-awaited carbon rebate for businesses being sent earlier than promised
OTTAWA — About 600,000 small businesses will start receiving their long-awaited federal carbon rebates today.…
Montreal man held by Sudanese officials seemed puzzled by detention, diplomat says
OTTAWA — A Canadian diplomat who visited Abousfian Abdelrazik while in Sudanese custody says the…
Freeland says the two-month GST holiday is meant to tackle the ‘vibecession’
OTTAWA — The federal government is hoping a temporary break on GST will address a…
Mother orca and her children make ‘grocery shopping’ trip near downtown Vancouver
VANCOUVER — A family of killer whales has made a rare trip into waters off…
Arrests will take time as protesters at violent demo were masked: Montreal police
MONTREAL — An anti-NATO protest in Montreal that turned violent on Friday is stirring up…
More people hurt in Quebec road accidents after fall time change, data shows
MONTREAL — As Quebec considers scrapping the semi-annual time change, data from the province’s auto…
Premiers seek ‘urgent’ meeting with Trudeau before Trump returns to White House
OTTAWA — Canada’s premiers are asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to hold an urgent first…
B.C. opens disaster aid to atmospheric river flood victims
VICTORIA — British Columbia is making disaster financial assistance available to victims of floodwaters that…
LifeLabs data breach report released after firm loses four-year bid to keep it quiet
A long-withheld investigation into a 2019 hacking at LifeLabs Inc. that compromised millions of Canadians’…
Miller to propose more changes to immigration and asylum system
OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Marc Miller says further reforms to Canada’s immigration and asylum systems…
Trump pledges 25-per-cent tariff on Canadian products until border issues solved
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump says he will sign an executive order imposing a 25-per-cent tariff…