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Joly says Ukraine needs a security guarantee after Trump-Zelenskyy fight
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said Friday there’s a good chance that Russia…
B.C. man in close encounter with dolphin pod while shooting video with watercraft
SQUAMISH, B.C. — A British Columbia entrepreneur experienced a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter this week when…
Trump calls Freeland ‘a whack’ and Poilievre ‘not a MAGA guy’ as tariff threat looms
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump weighed in this week on domestic Canadian politics, firing…
Supreme Court dismisses appeal from Saskatchewan government involving Métis group
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an appeal from the Saskatchewan government…
Trudeau announces appointment of B.C. executive to Senate
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the appointment of a new independent senator…
Anand meets with provincial counterparts to discuss boosting interprovincial trade
OTTAWA — Transport and Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand said Friday she wants to boost…
Ottawa tells First Nations chiefs committee to sort out child welfare talks with AFN
OTTAWA — Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu says Ottawa needs the Assembly of First Nations…
Doug Ford’s Ontario PCs win re-election, with tariff threats around the corner
TORONTO — Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives won’t have long to sit back and bask in…
Transport Minister Anand says she’s seeking re-election in face of Trump’s threats
OTTAWA — Anita Anand, minister of transport and internal trade, says she’s changed her mind…
Quebec replaces digital technology minister who resigned over auto board scandal
QUÉBEC — Quebec Premier François Legault replaced his cybersecurity and digital technology minister Friday after…
Quebec could extend religious symbols ban to school staff other than teachers
MONTREAL — The Quebec government might extend its ban on religious symbols following a report…
Time running out for Canadians seeking visas for family in Gaza
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Time is running out for Canadians hoping a federal visa program…
Gilles Villeneuve museum temporarily closes amid legal action by late driver’s family
MONTREAL — A museum northeast of Montreal named in honour of Canadian racing legend Gilles…
Canada extends temporary visa application window for Ukrainians
OTTAWA — The federal government is giving Ukrainians in Canada who fled Russia’s invasion another…
Ottawa posts $21.7 billion deficit for April-to-December period
OTTAWA — The federal government posted a budgetary deficit of $21.7 billion for the April-to-December…
In the news today: Ontario PCs win third majority government
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Intense pollen season to begin in southwest B.C. this weekend, expert warns
VANCOUVER — Get your tissues and allergy medicines ready if you live in southwestern British…
Large number of public servants in biggest departments breaking remote work rules
OTTAWA — Large numbers of public servants working in the federal government’s three biggest departments…
Canada could be barred from a future peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, expert says
OTTAWA — Canada may have difficulty taking part in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine after…
Doug Ford’s PCs win third majority government in snap Ontario election
TORONTO — Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives chugged to a third majority government Thursday, propelled by…
Key quotes on election night after the Ontario PCs’ majority victory
Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives are poised to form a third majority government after a $189-million…
Here’s the latest on the Ontario provincial election
The Progressive Conservatives will form a third consecutive majority government in Ontario after a snap…
‘Do better’: Murder victims’ families react after possible remains found in landfill
WINNIPEG — When Elle Harris got a phone call about potential human remains found at…
From boom to bust: Alberta economy back in the red with $5.2-billion deficit budget
EDMONTON — Alberta’s finances, tied for generations to the steep peaks and sharp valleys of…