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Ottawa orders TikTok’s Canadian arm to be dissolved over national security risks
The federal government is ordering the dissolution of TikTok’s Canadian business after a national security…
A look at potential fresh faces around Premier David Eby’s next B.C. cabinet table
British Columbia Premier David Eby’s new cabinet will be sworn in on Nov. 18, and…
B.C. court allows police to apply to dispose of evidence from Robert Pickton’s farm
VANCOUVER — A B.C. Supreme Court judge says it has jurisdiction to order the disposal…
How to care for your mental health if you’re struggling with U.S. election result
TORONTO — When JP Enns told his 16-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son that Donald Trump…
Who ruined Hobo Hot Springs? Ministry investigates as mystery roils Harrison, B.C.
Stories passed down from elders tell how First Nations from afar would paddle their canoes…
‘Aging membership, aging buildings:’ Some legion branches struggle to keep doors open
MONTREAL — The Royal Canadian Legion branch in Montreal’s Verdun borough meets once a week…
In the news today: Canada’s health-care spending to reach $372 billion in 2024
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Environment commissioner says Canada on track to miss 2030 emissions targets
OTTAWA — Canada is still not on track to meet its commitments under the Paris…
NDP calls on federal government to allow open work permits for temporary workers
OTTAWA — A parliamentary committee is calling on the government to change how it handles…
Former Liberal MP warns of tough times ahead with U.S. over NATO spending target
OTTAWA — Retired Lt.-Gen. Andrew Leslie said Canada will soon face a rough ride from…
B.C. human rights commissioner says guardianship law ‘opaque,’ lacks oversight
A British Columbia woman could not find her very ill spouse for three months after…
Inuk man shot dead by police a victim of systemic racism: Crown-Indigenous minister
MONTREAL — The killing of an Inuk man by police earlier this week in Quebec’s…
Senate committee makes major changes to Bloc Québécois supply management bill
OTTAWA — Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet accused senators of betraying their fellow Canadians to…
India halts some consular visits amid Sikh-Hindu clashes
OTTAWA — India’s consulate in Toronto is suspending some of its diplomatic visits to process…
NDP asks Speaker to examine social media influencer Lauren Chen’s refusal to testify
OTTAWA — A social media influencer who declined to answer MPs’ questions about an alleged…
Health minister wants all Quebecers to have access to a health professional by 2026
QUÉBEC — The Quebec government says it wants every Quebecer to have access to a…
Business groups say Canada needs to plan differently for Trump’s second term
OTTAWA — Donald Trump’s mandate to get tough on trade is expected to be stronger…
B.C. election judicial recount for Surrey-Guildford starts with 28 unreported ballots
SURREY, B.C. — Election officials filed into an industrial building in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday…
Housing minister announces applications open for $1B critical infrastructure program
OTTAWA — Applications opened Thursday for a $1-billion federal program to help municipalities and Indigenous…
Quebec man’s acquittal in 1978 double murder ‘historic and exceptional,’ lawyer says
MONTREAL — One of the lawyers for a Quebec man who was acquitted Wednesday of…
Negotiations are set to resume in B.C. port work stoppage
VANCOUVER — Talks are set to resume between the union representing more than 700 locked-out…
Storm tracker group confirms rare tornado touchdown on B.C.’s Sunshine Coast
When Lynn Smith set out for a routine trip from her home in Halfmoon Bay…
Africa strategy back on the table as Ottawa heralds new embassies, security projects
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are once again promising to launch an Africa strategy —…
Gender justice groups say changes to B.C.’s Name Act are harming survivors
Gender justice groups in British Columbia want the government to repeal recent provincial legislation that…