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Armed patient allegedly injures three hospital staff in Halifax emergency room
HALIFAX — Three hospital employees were injured in what Nova Scotia’s health minister says was…
Abdelrazik’s lawyer cites ‘serial hypocrisies’ in final detention case arguments
OTTAWA — A lawyer for Abousfian Abdelrazik accused the federal government of “serial hypocrisies” as…
Canada can strike back swiftly if U.S. imposes tariffs, experts say
OTTAWA — If the U.S. follows through on President Donald Trump’s threat to impose massive…
All six Liberal leadership candidates now registered with Elections Canada
OTTAWA — The six candidates running for Liberal leadership have now all registered with Elections…
Damages in Jasper wildfire rise to $1.2B, goal to clear rubble for May construction
JASPER, ALTA. — The Insurance Bureau of Canada says last year’s wildfire in Jasper, Alta.,…
Ontario judge begins hearing arguments over landmark $32.5-billion tobacco settlement
TORONTO — An Ontario judge began hearing arguments Wednesday about whether to approve a landmark…
Ukrainians worry as their three-year emergency visas are set to expire
OTTAWA — Many of the 300,000 Ukrainians who have come to Canada on three-year emergency…
B.C. assembles ‘war room’ as U.S. tariff threat looms on Saturday
VANCOUVER — The relationship between the U.S. and Canada has “fundamentally changed,” regardless of whether…
CBC head calls for a ‘national conversation’ on Conservatives’ pledge to defund
OTTAWA — With U.S. President Donald Trump making “territorial claims,” the new head of CBC…
Canada’s top doctor concerned about measles outbreaks in Ontario, Quebec
Canada’s top doctor says she is concerned about measles outbreaks with a growing number of…
Human smuggling attempt thwarted in Fort Erie, Ont., near U.S. border: authorities
Canadian authorities say they’ve intercepted a human smuggling attempt in Ontario’s Niagara region as part…
These industries would be hit hardest by Trump’s 25 per cent tariffs
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump could be just days away from hitting Canada with…
Clandestine climbers flock to Montreal’s St. Joseph’s Oratory, damaging historic site
MONTREAL — A Catholic shrine that is one of Montreal’s most recognizable landmarks is attracting…
In the news today: Day 2 of health ministers meeting, more US tariffs could be coming
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Health minister calls on NDP to give Liberals more time to sign pharmacare deals
OTTAWA — Health Minister Mark Holland is calling on the federal NDP to give the…
CRTC looking into inmate phone call rates in Canada following Ontario case
TORONTO — The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission is looking into the rates for phone…
Fredericton MP Jenica Atwin says online hate helped push her out of federal politics
FREDERICTON — Jenica Atwin is leaving federal politics for the “time being” in part because…
Two women, one man dead after building fire southwest of Montreal
MONTREAL — Three people are dead after a fire in a residential building in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield,…
New Quebec bill would cut funding to groups that don’t promote ‘common culture’
QUÉBEC — Cultural festivals and organizations that serve immigrants could have their funding cut if…
PC Leader Ford to honour Ontario’s EV commitment, Crombie and Stiles less definitive
Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford said Thursday he will honour Ontario’s commitment to the burgeoning…
NDP leader doubles down on pledge to force a spring election
OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh vowed Thursday to force a spring election at the…
Deadly U.S. mid-air collision shouldn’t spark wider safety concerns: experts
A deadly mid-air crash in Washington, D.C., Wednesday night occurred amid air traffic patterns unique…
Former priest sentenced to six years for sex abuse of Nunavut children
IQALUIT — The devastating effects of Eric Dejaeger’s sexual abuse of seven Inuit children more…
B.C. fires Victoria School Board over ban on police in schools
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s education minister has fired the entire Victoria School Board after a…