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Canadians warned to use caution in South Korea after martial law declared then lifted
VANCOUVER — Global Affairs Canada is warning Canadians in South Korea to avoid demonstrations and…
Canada again supports UN motion critical of Israel, citing two-state solution
OTTAWA — Canada has again breached its years-long policy and voted in support of a…
State memorial planned for former B.C. premier John Horgan
VICTORIA — A provincial state memorial service for former British Columbia premier John Horgan will…
AFN, mothers call on all parties to support inquiry into policing
OTTAWA — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling on politicians…
Postal union says it sent new proposals to mediator as strike nears three weeks
OTTAWA — The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says it’s sent another round of counter-proposals…
In the news today: Pressure up on feds to intervene in postal strike
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Justice Minister Arif Virani says controversial online harms bill to be split in two
OTTAWA — Justice Minister Arif Virani said the Liberal government will split up its contentious…
Poilievre offers two hours on Monday for Freeland to present fall economic statement
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is offering to give up time on an opposition…
Torture and amputations: Dave Turmel of Blood Family Mafia is most-wanted fugitive
MONTREAL — The alleged leader of a notorious street gang that is involved in brutal…
New York police searching for 22-year-old Quebec hiker missing in Adirondacks
MONTREAL — Authorities in northeastern New York state are searching by ground and air for…
Head of Canada’s diplomatic service holds interference briefing for foreign diplomats
OTTAWA — The head of Canada’s diplomatic service briefed international envoys on foreign interference last…
Vancouver Art Gallery scuttles $600M design of new building, parts way with architect
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Art Gallery says it is not going ahead with a planned…
Environment Canada says winter will be more normal but still warmer than usual
OTTAWA — The national capital was blanketed under the first snowfall of the season on…
‘They’re sitting ducks:’ More women with disabilities unhoused due to abuse, violence
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Women with disabilities are more likely to be forced into homelessness…
Taiwan firm halts plan for $1B battery plant in B.C. that had federal support
A $1-billion lithium-ion battery cell production plant that was planned for Maple Ridge, B.C., has…
Bill to force new Quebec doctors to stay in province raises legal questions: expert
MONTREAL — Proposed Quebec legislation to force new doctors to practise in the province’s public…
Trudeau says Poilievre “not able” to unite to defend Canada against Trump threats
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is accusing Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre of being unhelpful…
Smith noncommittal on overriding Charter as court challenge looms over trans bills
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she doesn’t believe she’ll need to invoke the…
Downtown Vancouver stabbing suspect shot dead by police
VANCOUVER — Witnesses have described a chaotic scene leading up to a downtown Vancouver stabbing…
COC repeats calls for increased federal funding as Paris athletes honoured in Ottawa
OTTAWA — As Canada’s Paris Olympians and Paralympians were celebrated in Ottawa Wednesday, the Canadian…
Minister defends decision to accept Taylor Swift tickets from B.C. Crown corporation
OTTAWA — Liberal Minister Harjit Sajjan is defending his decision to accept an invitation from…
Chiefs vote for new negotiations on child welfare reforms, inclusion of N.W.T.
OTTAWA — First Nations chiefs agreed Wednesday to launch new negotiations with Canada over child…
Canada Post strike hits three-week mark as union says it’s ready to restart mediation
As the Canada Post strike hits the three-week mark, the Crown corporation says it is…
A timeline of the legacy of the Montreal Massacre
MONTREAL — The Montreal massacre, which took place 35 years ago on Friday, sparked a…