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Canada’s defence chief says allies may help Gulf states bombed by Iran
OTTAWA — Canada’s defence chief Gen. Jennie Carignan said allies are in talks about possibly…
Police used neck restraint on B.C. man who died after altercation: paramedic
VANCOUVER — A paramedic testifying at a public hearing into the 2015 death of Myles…
New coalition targets $100M for Canadian carbon removal projects by 2030
An emerging industry to remove carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere got a boost on…
B.C. Christian charity files court challenge to stave off status revocation by CRA
VANCOUVER — A Vancouver-based Christian charity founded by a wealthy businessman has filed a constitutional…
The little we know about Canadian troops stationed in the Middle East
OTTAWA — The military has provided a breakdown of the number of Canadian troops in…
LeBlanc to meet Trump’s trade czar in Washington on Friday
WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is set to meet President Donald Trump’s trade…
Carney to cap Indo-Pacific trip with Tokyo visit focused on trade, security
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is headed to Japan for a brief visit to…
Canada’s most-wanted fugitive arrested in Montreal for July 2025 murder in Toronto
MONTREAL — The major crimes unit of the Montreal police force has caught Canada’s most-wanted…
Secretary of state says Canada not looking to split submarine contract
OTTAWA — If you didn’t already know about the heated competition to decide who will…
More than 20 states sue over Trump’s worldwide tariffs
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans to realign global trade are facing another legal…
Privacy Commissioner probe finds Loblaw took too long to delete PC Optimum accounts
GATINEAU — An investigation by the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has found that Loblaw took…
Dairy group to seek designated status for ‘Quebec poutine cheese’
MONTREAL — A group representing Quebec’s dairy industry says it’s eyeing a special designation —…
Fact File: What the Musqueam agreements mean for private property owners in B.C.
VANCOUVER — Ottawa this week published details of an agreement recognizing the Musqueam First Nation’s…
What those different versions of the Iranian flag appearing at protests mean
TORONTO — As protests ramp up around the world in response to the U.S.-Israel war…
Anand says government pursuing options for Canadians to exit Middle East war zone
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Canada is pursuing multiple options to help…
NASA says meteor that lit up Vancouver sky was travelling 100 times speed of sound
VANCOUVER — A meteor that NASA says soared across the night sky above Metro Vancouver…
In the news: Carney in Canberra, Canada and the Mideast, knitting popularity booms
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Village of Granisle, B.C., faces lawsuit over aluminum-contaminated water
Soon after Rhiana Stryd moved to the scenic lakeside Village of Granisle in British Columbia’s…
Carney says Canadian military participation in Middle East war can’t be ruled out
CANBERRA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada can’t rule out military participation in the…
OpenAI agrees to strengthen safeguards following B.C. mass shooting: minister
Federal Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says the CEO of OpenAI has agreed to take…
Carney says Canada, Australia hold ‘rare convening power’ in Parliament speech
CANBERRA — Canada and Australia have a “rare” ability to help convene a coalition of…
Judge orders refunds after Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs
WASHINGTON — A judge with the U.S. Court of International Trade on Wednesday ordered refunds…
Vancouver Mayor Sim sends apology to Chinese media over drug slur of his opponent
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is filling the gaps left in his apologies to…
Trial set for Quebec man charged with dangerous driving of a plane
A Quebec student pilot will head to court this month after his plane crashed during…