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Scouts Canada selling historic Quebec camp it has owned for more than 100 years
MONTREAL — Scouts Canada says it has accepted an offer to sell a historic camp…
Yukon prepares for vote on possible switch to ranked-ballot elections
The last time Yukon residents voted in a territorial plebiscite it was about allowing the…
Toronto Boxing Day killer granted full parole months before Montreal shooting
The man convicted in the 2005 Toronto Boxing Day murder of a 15-year-old was granted…
Google kills ad fee implemented in response to digital services tax
OTTAWA — Google is eliminating a surcharge on ads it previously implemented in response to…
Federal officials say wildfire forecast shows high risk of more fires in August
OTTAWA — The 2025 wildfire season is already one of the worst on record for…
Alberta Premier Smith demands apology from fire-stricken Jasper for critical report
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith demanded Friday the fire-stricken town of Jasper apologize and…
Drug body members quit, B.C. minister apologizes to family of girl with rare disease
VICTORIA — Four members of British Columbia’s Expensive Drugs for Rare Diseases Committee have resigned…
Why the Bank of Canada could be done cutting its policy rate for now
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada has largely kept to the sidelines as it tries…
Ottawa weighing plans on AI and copyright as OpenAI fights Ontario court jurisdiction
OTTAWA — Canada’s artificial intelligence minister is keeping a close watch on ongoing court cases…
Family of Canadian woman detained by ICE says it’s a ‘nightmare’
WASHINGTON, D. C. — Paula Callejas was trying to expand her swimsuit business in Florida…
Wildfires show why CBC needs public safety mandate: researcher
OTTAWA — The wildfires that are flaring up across Canada again are one of the…
U.S. Coast Guard tall ship once part of Hitler’s navy sails into Victoria for visit
VICTORIA — When Deleon Guerrero last visited Victoria in 2023, he arrived by car as…
In the news today: PM meeting steelworkers, Ontario chiefs cry foul, Alberta next?
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
RCMP arrest alleged hijacker at Vancouver airport after airspace shut down
RICHMOND — RCMP say they’ve arrested the pilot of a small aircraft that was allegedly…
Advocate says progress being made since B.C. child torture death, more work required
British Columbia’s representative for children and youth says some progress is being made to improve…
Federal Court of Appeal reserves decision in B.C. ostrich farm’s avian flu case
OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal reserved its decision in a case involving two…
Calgary police officer charged with two counts of second-degree murder
CALGARY — A Calgary police officer has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder…
Via Rail plans to use refurbished cars to improve service between Halifax-Montreal
HALIFAX — Via Rail wants to use refurbished rail cars to improve service between Halifax…
‘Worrisome’ conditions due to wildfire smoke and heat force camps, daycares to adjust
Summer camps and daycares are being forced to shift their plans amid stifling heat and…
Hockey Canada interviews among evidence excluded from ex-junior players’ jury trial
Three of the five hockey players accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a London,…
Eco-friendly transportation a condition of planned Ottawa Senators arena: agreement
OTTAWA — Public transit, cycling and walking will be the “primary and preferred modes” of…
Formenton asked for advice on way to bathroom with complainant, ex-teammate testifies
One of five hockey players accused of sexually assaulting a woman inside a London, Ont.,…
Here’s what you need to know about King Charles and Queen Camilla’s visit to Ottawa
OTTAWA — King Charles will drop the puck at a road hockey game and visit…
Edmonton-based ceremonial mounted army troop guarding London
OTTAWA — Just over a month after King Charles expressed his support for a “strong…