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Mass of Arctic air invades parts of Canada, sends mercury plunging
FREDERICTON — A mass of cold air that meandered south from the Arctic has sent…
New Montreal report reveals lack of consensus on dismantling homeless encampments
MONTREAL — In Montreal, municipal politicians, health officials and community groups can’t agree on what…
Privacy czar concerned about students’ personal info as scope of data breach revealed
The federal privacy watchdog says he’s “concerned” about a cybersecurity breach involving a student information…
Environment minister says Donald Trump pulling out of Paris pact is “deplorable”
MONTEBELLO, QUEBEC — U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to pull the United States out of…
Freeland attempts to put some distance between herself and an unpopular PM Trudeau
OTTAWA — Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland is attempting to distance herself from Prime Minister…
Federal immigration department to cut more than 3,300 jobs over three years
OTTAWA — The federal immigration department is set to cut roughly 3,300 jobs over the…
Salmonella linked to recalled mini pastries may have infected nearly 1,600: PHAC
TORONTO — The Public Health Agency of Canada said nearly 1,600 people may have been…
How Canada is reacting to the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump
OTTAWA — Here’s how notable Canadian politicians and groups are reacting to Donald Trump’s inauguration…
Alberta government lifts coal mining moratorium, critics say it’s ‘open season’
EDMONTON — Alberta’s government has quietly rescinded its moratorium on new coal exploration and development…
In the news today: Trump signals tariffs may be coming Feb. 1
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Trudeau says ‘everything is on the table’ for response to Trump tariffs
MONTEBELLO, Que. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reached for a sales pitch instead of revealing…
Liberal leadership hopefuls distance themselves from carbon pricing
OTTAWA — The three frontrunners in the Liberal leadership race have all backed away —…
More than a third of Canadians turn to online info due to lack of doctor access: poll
A new poll suggests more than a third of Canadians say they have no choice…
Parts of tundra releasing more carbon than they absorb: study
Parts of the Arctic tundra are now releasing more planet-warming gases than they absorb, an…
RCMP say three alleged human smugglers charged with conspiracy in Quebec
MONTREAL — Three men are facing conspiracy charges in Quebec after allegedly helping to smuggle…
As inflation ticks lower to 1.8% in December, economists expect further BoC rate cuts
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate ticked lower in December, thanks in part to Ottawa’s…
Here’s a list of December inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.8 per cent in December, Statistics Canada says.…
Here’s a list of December inflation rates for Canadian provinces
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.8 per cent in December, Statistics Canada says.…
Canada should stop playing defence on Trump’s tariff threat, minister says
WASHINGTON — Canadian officials are adopting a different tone after President Donald Trump ordered a…
Cutting energy to U.S. in response to Trump tariffs is ‘absurd,’ says Bloc leader
OTTAWA — The leader of the Bloc Québécois says Canada is playing with fire by…
U.S. business groups warn CRTC’s CanCon rules could worsen trade conflict
OTTAWA — Groups representing U.S. businesses and big tech companies are warning the CRTC that…
Trans activist wants federal guidance on U.S. travel after Trump orders
OTTAWA — A prominent trans activist wants Canada to update its travel safety guidelines for…
B.C. First Nations leader reverses stance on pipeline as Trump tariff threat looms
VANCOUVER — The president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs is reversing his previous…
Mark Carney secures four more key endorsements in race to become Liberal leader
OTTAWA — Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney has secured the endorsements of four more current…