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Trump’s return: What Canada can learn from the 2024 presidential campaign
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump smiled wide in front of cheering supporters after millions of Americans…
‘Failure is not an option’: Fire-torn Jasper entering new year with hope and anxiety
JASPER, ALTA. — This year, Kim Stark’s kids took responsibility for decorating the family Christmas…
In the news today: What Canada can learn from Trump’s campaign
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Bloc Québécois as official Opposition? Leader says Canadians ‘don’t have to fear us’
OTTAWA — Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet says he’s staying modest about the prospect of…
B.C. team building 100 beaver ‘starter homes’ in the name of wetland preservation
In British Columbia’s real estate market, many people dream of a turnkey starter home in…
LeBlanc and Joly offer little details about visit with Trump’s team in Florida
OTTAWA — Two senior members of the federal cabinet were in Florida Friday pushing Canada’s…
Gerry Butts says Trudeau less likely to remain leader since Freeland quit
OTTAWA — A former chief adviser and close friend to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said…
Tugboats, crews try to refloat ship stuck in St. Lawrence River near Montreal
MONTREAL — A team of tugboats is being deployed to refloat a ship that has…
After cold, snowy Christmas, temperatures to rise across southern Quebec for new year
MONTREAL — After a cold, snowy Christmas, southern Quebec is expected to get hit by…
Criminologist says Canada should better track foreign student departures
OTTAWA — A Canadian criminologist who once worked on inland immigration enforcement for the Canada…
B.C. man who flipped 14 homes in four years is fined $2M for tax evasion
RICHMOND, B.C. — A serial property flipper in British Columbia has been convicted of tax…
Vancouver’s Bench Accounting abruptly shuts down, with hundreds of jobs lost
VANCOUVER — Vancouver-based bookkeeping service Bench Accounting has announced its sudden closure, putting hundreds of…
Man charged after Calgary Boxing Day robbery, car crash that killed 9-year-old girl
CALGARY — Calgary police have laid charges and are checking for drug impairment in a…
New Canadians, non-traditional demographics boost minor hockey uptake in B.C.
VANCOUVER — Participation in hockey in British Columbia was struggling in 2021 — the pandemic…
Sister of Quebec man killed in Florida boat explosion also injured, friend says
MONTREAL — A childhood friend of the Quebec man killed in a Florida boat explosion…
In the news today: Top three federal party leaders in Western Canada
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Online child exploitation spiked during lockdowns. Police worry it’s here to stay
VANCOUVER — Online predators are becoming increasingly resourceful in trolling media platforms where children gravitate,…
TSB investigating rough plane landing in Halifax, passenger says flames were visible
HALIFAX — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating after sparks and flames shot…
Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter, once called a ‘pretty good Canadian,’ dies at 100
Jimmy Carter, the self-effacing peanut farmer, humanitarian and former navy lieutenant who helped Canada avert…
Authorities change plan to free ship stranded in Quebec
MONTREAL — The Canadian Coast Guard announced this morning that a change of strategy is…
‘We need new leadership’: Atlantic Liberal caucus calls for Trudeau’s resignation
OTTAWA — The Atlantic Liberal caucus is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resign…
‘Tinder of construction’ aims to keep B.C. building waste out of landfills
COBBLE HILL, B.C. — Gil Yaron barely contains his excitement when asked to describe his…
Quebec needs people to run for local office. The problem is they keep resigning.
MONTREAL — Municipal leaders across Quebec are looking for ways to get young people, especially…
Chinese-Russian air co-operation has Norad’s “full attention”
OTTAWA — The head of the North American Aerospace Defence Command says Chinese and Russian…