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In the news today: Feds watering down key promise: gun-control group
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canada set to preside over G7 in 2025 — what that means and what’s at stake
OTTAWA — Canada is set to take over the presidency of the G7 in 2025,…
Operation delayed to unload cargo from ship stuck in St. Lawrence River near Montreal
MONTREAL — An operation to off-load thousands of tonnes of corn from a ship that…
Possible scenarios that could play out in Ottawa as the Liberal government teeters
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is said to be reflecting on his future over…
Famous orca mother carrying another dead calf after losing second infant: researchers
A mother killer whale who famously pushed the body of her dead newborn for 17…
B.C. research suggests road salt linked to death and deformities in salmon
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have found evidence suggesting high levels of road…
‘We did everything we could do’: Quebecer dead in Utah avalanche loved nature
MONTREAL — A Quebec man killed in an avalanche in the state of Utah over…
China slams Canada human-rights criticism as ‘hypocritical farce of double standards’
OTTAWA — China is accusing Canada of hypocrisy for criticizing Beijing’s human-rights record, pointing to…
Canada primed for more severe wildfire days, driven by dry forest fuel: study
Canadian forests are increasingly primed for severe, uncontrollable wildfires, a study published Thursday said, underlining…
Case of B.C. teen with avian flu shows ‘worrisome’ mutation of virus
Infectious disease experts say the avian flu case that infected a 13-year-old in British Columbia…
Former Liberal cabinet minister Marco Mendicino not running in next election
OTTAWA — Marco Mendicino, a former high-ranking cabinet minister in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government,…
Industry minister talks TikTok, Elon Musk and the future of his AI bill
OTTAWA — As the federal government battles TikTok in court over Ottawa’s order to close…
Bob Rae hopeful for UN development goals, despite ‘intractable issues’ worldwide
OTTAWA — Canada is trying to push the world’s nations to stick with the goals…
In the news today: Champagne talks TikTok, Musk and AI bill
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Google sends funds to journalism collective in exchange for Online News Act exemption
Google has sent the $100 million it agreed to pay Canadian news outlets in exchange…
Trudeau attending U.S. relations cabinet committee meeting amid calls for resignation
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took part in a virtual meeting of the Canada-U.S.…
Quebec emergency rooms reporting major overcrowding, some at more than 200% capacity
MONTREAL — Quebec is experiencing serious overcrowding in its emergency rooms after the holidays, with…
‘We’ve done the impossible’: Calgarians get back personalized 1988 Olympic bricks
CALGARY — Some people say it with flowers. Some with an engagement ring. For Keith…
Rise in number of unhoused people seeking shelter in Montreal ERs as temperatures dip
MONTREAL — Montreal health authorities say a growing number of people experiencing homelessness are taking…
Want to cut back on alcohol? You may see conflicting advice on low-risk drink limits
TORONTO — As some people try to cut down their drinking and embrace Dry January,…
Museum of whale skeletons, painstakingly rebuilt over years, consumed by B.C. fire
It takes years to rebuild a whale. Just ask Jim Borrowman, co-founder of the Whale…
Two more charged in brazen killing of daughter-in-law of late Montreal Mafia boss
MONTREAL — Montreal police say two more people have been arrested in the brazen daytime…
Pierre Poilievre outlines goals, strategy, key players in Jordan Peterson interview
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre gave a lengthy interview to psychologist and media personality…
Yukon told of ‘potential leak’ from toxic pond at failed Eagle Gold mine
WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government says it has been told there is a “potential leak”…