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‘Do the work’: Ottawa urges both sides in B.C. port dispute to restart talks
VANCOUVER — The federal government is urging both sides in the British Columbia port dispute…
Veterans purged from military for sexual orientation lay wreath at Montreal ceremony
MONTREAL — Private Martine Roy was only 20 years old in 1984 when she was…
Surrey police transition deal still in works, less than three weeks before handover
The exterior of police stations will soon look different in Surrey, B.C. New signs have…
Man facing 1st-degree murder in partner’s killing had allegedly threatened her before
LONGUEUIL, Que. — A man charged with first-degree murder in the death of his partner…
Chrystia Freeland says carbon rebate for small businesses will be tax-free
OTTAWA — Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the Canada carbon rebate…
In the news today: Union serves strike notice to Canada Post
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canadian Union of Postal Workers issues 72-hour strike notice to Canada Post
OTTAWA — Postal workers across the country could be off the job starting Friday if…
Union says it will challenge Ottawa’s intervention in B.C. port work stoppages
The union representing locked-out port workers in British Columbia is planning a court challenge after…
Double-double trouble: N.S. Tories accused of vote-buying with Tim Hortons gift cards
HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative constituency campaign manager has resigned amid accusations of…
Report details anti-Black racism in the public service, calls for commissioner
OTTAWA — A government-funded report says Black executives within the public service are subjected to…
Canada steadfast on climate plan despite Trump re-election: Guilbeault
OTTAWA — Donald Trump’s re-election in the United States will not impact Canada’s commitment to…
‘Desperate gesture’: Quebec group denounces Supreme Court move on historic decisions
MONTREAL — A Quebec civil liberties group says it intends to push forward with legal…
Former B.C. premier John Horgan, who connected with people, dies at 65
VICTORIA — John Horgan would often say he believed most people in British Columbia were…
Federal government launching research institute for AI safety
OTTAWA — The federal government is opening a research centre that will study the dangers…
B.C. teen with bird flu is in critical care, infection source unknown: health officer
The teenager who tested positive for bird flu in British Columbia is in critical condition…
Quebec officer suspended 15 days for throwing away piece of victim’s skull
MONTREAL — A Quebec provincial police officer has been suspended for 15 days without pay…
Ottawa provides $9 million to fight homelessness among veterans in B.C., Yukon
SURREY, B.C. — The federal government is providing more than $9 million in funding for…
Drugs disguised as dog treats seized by Metro Vancouver Transit Police
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Two people have been charged after a Metro Vancouver Transit Police…
‘He was a fighter’: Tributes to former B.C. premier John Horgan
Tributes to former British Columbia premier John Horgan are flowing after his death on Tuesday…
Canada’s privacy commissioner opens investigation into World Anti-Doping Agency
OTTAWA — The federal privacy watchdog has opened an investigation into the World Anti-Doping Agency’s…
Swearing-in ceremonies at B.C. legislature mark start of new political season
VICTORIA — Two newly elected members of British Columbia’s Green Party will officially take their…
‘No yellow brick road’: Atwood weighs in on U.S. election at Calgary forum
CALGARY — Margaret Atwood has been called prescient — particularly when it comes to her…
Trump’s appointees have criticized Trudeau, warned of border issues with Canada
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s second administration is filling up with some of his most loyal…
What do you do when a goose dies in your backyard, amid concerns about avian flu?
Carolyn Law didn’t think much of it when a snow goose landed in her Richmond,…