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Closing First Nations infrastructure gap could generate $635B: report
OTTAWA — Closing the First Nations infrastructure gap could generate $635 billion in economic output…
B.C. health executive fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine loses EI appeal
VANCOUVER — A Federal Court judge has dismissed an appeal by a “deeply religious” British…
Shipping container of teddy bears pulled out of river near Montreal
MONTREAL — A shipping container full of teddy bears that fell into the St. Lawrence…
Quick quotes: How Canada is reacting to Trump’s threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff
OTTAWA — Here’s how notable Canadian politicians and business groups are reacting to U.S. president-elect’s…
Trump’s tariff threat a grim reminder of turbulent trade in first administration
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump threatened the United States’s closest neighbours with big tariffs this week,…
NDP won’t support Liberal $250 rebate plan unless eligibility expanded: Singh
OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says while he supports the Liberal plan to give…
Alberta takes aim at GHG emissions cap, proposes rules on trespass and data gathering
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is eyeing a number of steps…
Here is the latest on the Nova Scotia provincial election
The Progressive Conservatives have won a second consecutive majority government in Nova Scotia. Here’s the…
Nova Scotia election: Five main promises of re-elected Progressive Conservatives
The Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives won a second consecutive majority government in Tuesday’s election. Premier…
N.S. election: Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston’s combative style of politics
HALIFAX — Tim Houston gambled that Nova Scotia voters would re-elect the Progressive Conservatives with…
One small step for Alberta town: Residents hope to share name with lunar rover
ATHABASCA, Alta. — Residents of a northern Alberta town are over the moon that it…
Not a moment to ‘squabble,’ Freeland says after premiers’ meeting on Trump tariffs
OTTAWA — Unity among provinces and the federal government is critical in the face of…
Nova Scotia Liberals saw support crumble after campaign linking them to Trudeau
HALIFAX — A day after Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston led the Progressive Conservatives to…
In the news today: Trudeau to meet premiers after Trump tariff threat
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
After record-breaking warmth, winter to ‘salvage its reputation’: Weather Network
Canada’s warmest winter on record is unlikely to make a repeat performance this year, The…
Federal government will not send Canada Post strike to arbitration, minister says
OTTAWA — The federal government says it is not planning to intervene to resolve the…
988 suicide helpline takes more than 300K calls, texts in its first year
TORONTO — Slinder Bhatti remembers what a crisis helpline did for her many years ago.…
Inuit Nunangat University closer to realization with $50M from Mastercard Foundation
OTTAWA — The dream to open an Inuit-led university is one step closer to realization,…
Supreme Court of Canada sides with First Nation in police funding dispute
OTTAWA — Quebec must provide more money for a First Nations police force after acting…
NDP ready to open ‘gates’ to pass Liberal GST holiday bill separate from $250 rebate
OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party is ready to introduce motions as…
Quebec premier says he’s ‘open’ to possibility of Quebec constitution by 2026
MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault says he’s “open” to the possibility of adopting a…
As many as 100 abuse victims of Montreal billionaire Robert Miller, lawyer says
MONTREAL — A Quebec judge began hearing arguments on Wednesday for a class-action lawsuit application…
Hiker ‘doing well and recovering’ after 5 weeks missing in freezing B.C. wilderness
Health officials say a hiker reported missing in the wilds of northern British Columbia more…
Ottawa settles Phoenix pay system lawsuit with non-union employees
OTTAWA — The federal government has reached a settlement in a class-action lawsuit launched by…