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China says it wants to partner with Canada to push back against American ‘bullying’
OTTAWA — China’s ambassador says Beijing is offering to form a partnership with Canada to…
Spring, icy snow bring danger to B.C. backcountry, outdoor experts say
Spring is a dangerous time to head into British Columbia’s backcountry, outdoor experts warn, as…
The pope was a friend, and they talked sports: TRC commissioner remembers Francis
Wilton Littlechild remembers closing his eyes before Pope Francis led his first mass at the…
Hikers scramble for alternatives after damage shuts B.C.’s popular Juan de Fuca Trail
Trish Fougner still remembers the taste of the beer she enjoyed after completing the 47-kilometre…
Canadian hockey fans travel to U.S. with mixed feelings to support NHL teams
WASHINGTON — Mark Jarry has cut as many American goods as possible from his personal…
In the news today: Federal leaders spar over platforms, bells toll for Pope Francis
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Advance poll turnout breaks record with 7.3M ballots cast, Elections Canada says
OTTAWA — The waning days of the federal election campaign saw voters turn out in…
White House cites drop in people caught at Canada-U.S. border as tariffs continue
WASHINGTON — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday there have been “successes” at…
Quebec coroner calls for tougher drunk driving penalties in line with rest of country
MONTREAL — A Quebec coroner says if the province’s penalties for drunk driving were in…
Former world junior hockey players plead not guilty at sex assault trial
LONDON — Five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team pleaded not guilty Tuesday…
Which dignitaries and leaders are attending funeral of Pope Francis?
The Prime Minister’s Office hasn’t confirmed whether Mark Carney will attend Saturday’s funeral of Pope…
Vancouver Island city-owned clinic on track to sign two more doctors, mayor says
COLWOOD — A British Columbia city on Vancouver Island that’s hiring doctors as municipal employees…
Quebec declares end to measles outbreak after no cases reported for 32 days
QUÉBEC — Quebec’s Health Department has declared an end to the measles outbreak in the…
In the news today: Vatican announces pope’s funeral for Saturday
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘Keep the doors open’: Ministers call on next pope to do more for LGBTQ+ people
Serge Quevillon made it a point Monday to visit Montreal’s Mary Queen of the World…
Pope Francis’s memory looms large for Canadians attending Easter Monday mass
TORONTO — Canadian Catholics coming off the end of their Holy Week mourned Pope Francis…
‘Man of compassion:’ Indigenous leaders, residential school survivors on Pope Francis
It’s been nearly three years since Pope Francis travelled to Canada to apologize for the…
Poilievre vows not to impose a home equity tax as Liberals, NDP talk health care
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is claiming the Liberals will impose a tax on…
‘Humility, compassion and care for others’: What Canadians are saying about Pope Francis’s legacy
Canadians are reacting to Pope Francis’s death on Easter Monday, which came more than two…
None of Canada’s five cardinals likely to be next pope, Vatican experts say
MONTREAL — A Canadian cardinal was a top contender the last time a new pope…
Pope Francis apologized for residential schools on historic Canadian visit
On a warm July day in 2022, thousands of dignitaries, Indigenous leaders and residential school…
Some emergency departments installing AI weapons detection amid rising violence
TORONTO — London Health Sciences Centre is the latest Canadian hospital to install a weapons…
In the news today: Pope Francis dies at age 88
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘Overwhelming’: Saskatoon drugs crisis far reaching with deaths and hundreds of calls
SASKATOON — The black concrete walls outside Saskatoon’s only safe consumption site show the wake…