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B.C. cancels $1,000 grocery rebate and pauses some hiring over Trump’s tariff threats
The British Columbia government is cancelling a promised $1,000 grocery rebate and will freeze hiring…
Canadian-led study sheds new light on planets forming in ‘cosmic nursery’
A new study offers a clearer picture of how planets are born alongside stars, findings…
Trudeau congratulates Syrian interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa despite terrorist listing
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau lauded Syria’s interim president Thursday despite the fact Ahmed…
Canada still top of mind for Trump, ‘not a good place to be’
OTTAWA — As President Donald Trump signed an executive order for reciprocal tariffs on Thursday…
Changes to Inuit child funding program putting families at risk: health care workers
OTTAWA — Health-care workers in Nunavut say changes to a federal funding program for Inuit…
Border guards can cancel temporary visas in addition to turning people away
OTTAWA — A notice published Wednesday by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada gives border guards…
Conservative strategists say Trump comparisons no reason for Poilievre to change gear
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s pledge to boost Arctic security through a “massive” cut…
Fans in Montreal boo American national anthem at 4 Nations Face-Off
MONTREAL — Michel Lacroix’s voice boomed around the Bell Centre. The building’s legendary public address…
‘Amongst the trusted’: How private police chat groups blur and breach ethical lines
VANCOUVER — In August 2021, a Toronto drug case took a dramatic turn when a…
Senators say Canada’s flag is a symbol of national pride, growth
OTTAWA — A group of Canadian senators is sharing views on the country’s flag, with…
In the news today: Conservative caucus meets in Ottawa
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Toronto police chats undermined testimony. But it was whistleblower who got fired
Former Toronto Police Service officer Firouzeh Zarabi-Majd said she found out about the unofficial 51…
B.C. police cite privacy as investigators probe chat groups
The details of a private chat group among current and former members of the police…
Once proud fans, some Tesla owners in Canada embarrassed by company’s CEO
MONTREAL — Stéphane Pascalon’s Tesla fan club brings people together to share their pride for…
Ontario party leaders spar over housing in first election debate
The leaders of Ontario’s New Democratic, Liberal and Green parties went on the offensive Friday…
Conservative caucus meets in Ottawa as poll numbers slump and Trump’s threats loom
OTTAWA — As political parties gear up for a federal election campaign that could begin…
GST break brought a lot of work but little — if any — gains for businesses
TORONTO — About two months after the federal government temporarily knocked the GST off a…
Alberta premier suggests Mark Carney has issues with strong conservative women
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith responded Monday to Liberal Leader Mark Carney using her as a…
UBC professors taking school to court over ‘political’ actions by administration
VANCOUVER — A group of professors and a graduate student are taking the University of…
Singh says NDP expects snap election call if Carney wins Liberal leadership
OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said Friday he doesn’t think he’ll have to chose…
Several hurt after bus carrying young swimmers collides with heavy truck in Quebec
MONTREAL — Several people were recovering from injuries on Friday after a bus carrying a…
Quebec teachers should be evaluated every two years, new plan says after Bedford saga
MONTREAL — Quebec teachers should be evaluated every two years, according to new recommendations that…
Skaters flock to Ottawa’s Rideau Canal to kick off Flag Day
OTTAWA — A group of young skaters carried a gigantic Canadian flag down Ottawa’s Rideau…
Major storm moves into N.L., another one on its way to Ontario and Quebec
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — The eastern half of the country is forecast to be hit…