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Carney says tariffs ‘more than irritants’ as U.S. officials complain about booze ban
OTTAWA — Canada is not just sitting back “taking notes” or “instructions” from the Americans…
Body of Canadian killed in pyramid shooting turned over to family: Mexican officials
The body of a Canadian tourist killed when a gunman opened fire from one of…
Anand argues pursuit of new trade ties not coming at expense of aid, human rights
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is rejecting claims that her government is prioritizing…
RCMP charges consultant with fraudulently overbilling the federal government
OTTAWA — The RCMP says it has charged a consultant with fraudulently overbilling the federal…
Federal health coverage for rejected asylum claimants topped $275M over last decade
OTTAWA — The Immigration Department says Canada spent more than $275 million on health coverage…
Housing minister says Liberal ridings aren’t favoured for funding after Gladu comment
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OTTAWA — Housing Minister Gregor Robertson says Ottawa is not prioritizing infrastructure funding in Liberal…
In reversal, Anand says Ottawa will restore envoy for women, peace and security
OTTAWA — Ottawa will restore the position of envoy for women, peace and security in…
CBSA investigating alleged dumping of steel racks from China
OTTAWA — The Canada Border Services Agency has launched an investigation into the alleged dumping…
Montreal issues air quality warning from scrapyard fire in east end
MONTREAL — A scrapyard fire in Montreal’s east end has led to preventive lockdowns of…
Home mail delivery will continue along rural roads, Canada Post confirms
MONTRÉAL — Canada Post says rural residents with individual roadside mailboxes will continue to receive…
‘SMS blasters’ that mimic cell towers seized in Toronto cybercrime investigation
TORONTO — Toronto police say they have seized the first mobile “SMS blasters” known to…
Four female premiers on whether Christine Fréchette can avoid the ‘glass cliff’
MONTREAL — Kathleen Wynne, Ontario’s first female premier, remembers meeting a businessman who shook hands…
In the news today: Extortion schemes, Alberta referendum, Lapu Lapu anniversary
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
A year after Lapu Lapu ramming attack, grief, anger and hope intertwine
VANCOUVER — At a South Vancouver long-term care home, Jhosie Sico has forgotten what proper…
Remembering the 11 who lost their lives in Lapu Lapu attack, one year ago
VANCOUVER — Eleven people were killed in the April 26, 2025, attack on the Lapu…
Criminal networks using young people from India for extortion schemes, Fintrac warns
OTTAWA — Canada’s financial intelligence agency says criminal organizations appear to be using young students…
Frank Stronach’s second sexual assault trial postponed to May 2027
TORONTO — Canadian businessman Frank Stronach’s second sexual assault trial has been pushed back to…
Expert says it’s time for Canada to amp up efforts to educate Americans on trade
HOUSTON — Piling his shopping bags into his vehicle’s trunk outside a Houston grocery store…
Premier Eby says investigation into Tumbler Ridge shooting has entered final stages
VICTORIA — Premier David Eby said the police investigation into the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting…
Five remain in B.C. Conservative leadership race as membership swells to 42,000
VICTORIA — The B.C. Conservative Party has confirmed a final list of five candidates vying…
Crown abruptly closes case in B.C. trial of ex-Mountie accused of security offence
VANCOUVER — The trial of a former RCMP officer accused of a security offence in…
B.C. premier asks for prayers for MLA Joan Phillip, saying she is ‘very ill’
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says New Democrat member of the legislature Joan…
B.C. children’s representative says drug crisis having staggering impact on kids
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The toxic drug crisis that has killed thousands of people in British Columbia has had…
Youth guilty of terror charges in Islamic State-inspired plot against Jewish people
OTTAWA — An Ontario Superior Court judge has found an Ottawa youth guilty of terrorism…