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Paul Bernardo denied parole after victims’ families plead he be kept behind bars
Notorious killer and rapist Paul Bernardo has been denied parole for a third time after…
Tim Houston’s Progressive Conservatives win decisive majority in Nova Scotia
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston led the Progressive Conservatives to an overwhelming majority…
At the U.S-Mexico border, residents want Donald Trump to fulfill his promises
GRANJENO — When Elizabeth Olivarez goes to the gym in the morning, she has her…
Trump’s 25% per cent tariff would lead to pain on both sides of border, leaders say
TORONTO — Canadian business leaders say Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 25 per cent…
In the news today: Tariffs mean pain for U.S. and Canada, leaders say
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Trudeau, premiers to meet Wednesday after Trump trade threat
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called for a united front ahead of an emergency…
Drones, helicopters being considered for U.S. border, public safety minister says
OTTAWA — Canada is considering supplying the RCMP and border agency with more resources including…
Economic impact of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Vancouver estimated at $157 M
VANCOUVER — Taylor Swift will bring an estimated $157-million economic impact to the city next…
Quebec premier says more arrests ‘urgent’ after violent Montreal protest
MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault is putting pressure on the Montreal police to arrest…
Canada’s financial intelligence agency aiming to provide crucial info in real time
OTTAWA — Canada’s financial intelligence agency says it is modernizing with the aim of providing…
Boissonnault’s former company suspended from federal procurement
OTTAWA — The federal government is barring a company previously co-owned by a Liberal MP…
‘Who profits on hunger?’ Inuit send pleading emails to minister about food costs
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — People in Nunavut and northern Labrador have been writing to Canadian…
Investigation into B.C. teen with bird flu finds no new cases, cause still unknown
An investigation into the case of a teenager infected with avian flu in British Columbia…
Closing First Nations infrastructure gap could generate $635B: report
OTTAWA — Closing the First Nations infrastructure gap could generate $635 billion in economic output…
B.C. health executive fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine loses EI appeal
VANCOUVER — A Federal Court judge has dismissed an appeal by a “deeply religious” British…
Shipping container of teddy bears pulled out of river near Montreal
MONTREAL — A shipping container full of teddy bears that fell into the St. Lawrence…
Quick quotes: How Canada is reacting to Trump’s threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff
OTTAWA — Here’s how notable Canadian politicians and business groups are reacting to U.S. president-elect’s…
Trump’s tariff threat a grim reminder of turbulent trade in first administration
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump threatened the United States’s closest neighbours with big tariffs this week,…
NDP won’t support Liberal $250 rebate plan unless eligibility expanded: Singh
OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says while he supports the Liberal plan to give…
Alberta takes aim at GHG emissions cap, proposes rules on trespass and data gathering
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is eyeing a number of steps…
Here is the latest on the Nova Scotia provincial election
The Progressive Conservatives have won a second consecutive majority government in Nova Scotia. Here’s the…
Nova Scotia election: Five main promises of re-elected Progressive Conservatives
The Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives won a second consecutive majority government in Tuesday’s election. Premier…
N.S. election: Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston’s combative style of politics
HALIFAX — Tim Houston gambled that Nova Scotia voters would re-elect the Progressive Conservatives with…
One small step for Alberta town: Residents hope to share name with lunar rover
ATHABASCA, Alta. — Residents of a northern Alberta town are over the moon that it…