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Ontario NDP, Liberals focus on health care as tariffs threaten to draw attention away
TORONTO — Ontario’s NDP and Liberal leaders tried to keep voters focused on health care…
Trump’s invasion threats violate international law: Canadian ambassador
PARIS — Canada’s ambassador to France says United States President Donald Trump’s invasion threats violate…
Canadian aid workers warn ‘catastrophic’ USAID halt puts Ottawa’s projects in limbo
OTTAWA — Canada’s aid sector is bracing for cataclysmic suffering worldwide, and is asking Ottawa…
In the news today: Trudeau in Paris as Trump set to announce tariffs
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Poilievre promises a military base in Iqaluit, would cut foreign aid to pay for it
OTTAWA — A Conservative government would build a permanent military base in Nunavut and pay…
Trump signs order imposing 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump has signed executive orders to slap 25 per cent tariffs on…
Quebec police watchdog investigating after person dies in custody following arrest
MONTREAL — Quebec’s police watchdog is investigating after a person died in police custody in…
Here’s the latest as Canada faces steel and aluminum tariffs from the United States
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump has announced 25 per cent tariffs on all steel…
4 Nations tournament set against backdrop of Canada-U.S. political tensions
Canada and the United States share the world’s longest border at nearly 9,000 kilometres. The…
McGill University announces budget cuts in response to new Quebec policies
MONTREAL — McGill University is planning cost cuts and layoffs to address a projected $45-million…
AI shouldn’t only benefit ultra-wealthy ‘oligarchs,’ Trudeau tells global AI summit
PARIS — The world needs regulation to ensure the benefits of artificial intelligence aren’t enjoyed…
Trade Minister Ng, Justice Minister Virani won’t run in next election
OTTAWA — Justice Minister Arif Virani and Trade Minister Mary Ng are the latest federal…
Claims process for First Nations child welfare class action opens in March, AFN says
OTTAWA — First Nations children and their families who lived under Canada’s First Nations child…
Singh promises 100% tariffs on Tesla, revival of electric vehicle incentive program
OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says Canada should charge 100 per cent tariffs on…
New laws not the ‘only tool’ to strengthen ballot integrity: elections chief
OTTAWA — Chief electoral officer Stéphane Perrault acknowledges that proposed changes to bolster the integrity…
B.C. airline Helijet donates medical helicopter for humanitarian use in Ukraine
RICHMOND, B.C. — Shortly after Russia attacked Ukraine almost three years ago Danny Sitnam allowed…
Liberal leadership hopeful Ruby Dhalla says she wants a translator for French debate
OTTAWA — Liberal leadership candidate Ruby Dhalla said she’s working on her French skills, but…
A timeline of Canada-U. S. tariffs on steel and aluminum
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump says he will impose 25 per cent tariffs on…
Prince Harry, Meghan take part in Invictus Games welcome ceremony in Whistler
WHISTLER, B.C. — Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex,…
Carney, Eby meet in Victoria with softwood lumber duties a focal point
British Columbia Premier David Eby said he had a “productive” discussion with Prime Minister Mark…
Today-History-Feb10
Today in History for Feb. 10: In 3641 BC, according to the calculations of the…
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Today in History for Feb. 9: In 249, legends say the woman who later became…
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Today in History for Feb. 8: In 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots, was beheaded. After…
Trudeau says Canada will push back on U.S. tariffs with Trump administration
PARIS — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday Ottawa will work to convince U.S. President…