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Quebec MP, businesses join Vermont senator to denounce impacts of trade war
NEWPORT, VT. — President Donald Trump’s threats to make Canada a 51st state are “unacceptable,”…
Vancouver International Auto Show removes Tesla, citing safety concerns at event
VANCOUVER — Tesla has been removed from participating in this week’s Vancouver International Auto Show…
B.C. geoduck clam exports facing devastation from Chinese tariffs on massive molluscs
VANCOUVER — Diversification has become a mantra for Canadian exporters in the new age of…
Mountain biking groups ‘stretched thin’ with trail work as popularity grows
VANCOUVER — The outdoors were a refuge for many during the pandemic as people hit…
TVA says federal parties have to pay total of $300K for head-to-head French debate
MONTREAL — If the four main federal political parties want to take part in the…
Party leaders focus policy pitches on rent control, addictions treatment
OTTAWA — The NDP promised Sunday to protect tenants through a program of national rent…
‘Tree police’: Quebec town charges $200 fee for homeowners with treeless yards
MONTREAL — In the town of St-Amable, Que., it’s plant or pay up. As of…
Ottawa police name suspect in Parliament Hill lockdown incident
OTTAWA — Ottawa police have released the name of the person they say was behind…
In the news today: Week 3 of the federal campaign kicks off
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Federal leaders enter week 3 of the election campaign
OTTAWA — With just three weeks to go until election day, Canada’s federal party leaders…
‘Hands off!’: Across Canada, protesters rally against Trump
MONTREAL — Protesters rallied in several cities across the country on Sunday to demonstrate against…
Ottawa man, 31, charged after Parliament Hill lockdown
OTTAWA — Police say they’ve charged a 31-year-old Ottawa man with several offences following an…
Carney, Starmer discuss deeper trade ties in response to Trump’s tariff war
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he spoke Sunday with his counterpart in the…
‘Special to the world’: Supporters hope to save beloved Drumheller dinosaur
DRUMHELLER — A plan to send Tyra the tyrannosaurus, the popular tourist attraction that towers…
With 8.7m birds dead, B.C. farmers assess avian flu toll, and worry about what’s next
VANCOUVER — There is a window of relief for British Columbia farmers from the devastating…
Police say arrest made after man barricaded himself in Parliament Hill’s East Block
OTTAWA — Ottawa police say they arrested one man late Saturday evening after an hours-long…
Federal leaders pledge red tape cuts, skilled trades support and family doctors
OTTAWA — The Conservative and Liberal leaders are promising measures to bolster Canada’s economy in…
B.C. Premier to meet with Mark Carney over the soaring lumber duties imposed by U.S.
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says he will meet with Prime Minister Mark…
Canada updates travel guidance for U.S., warning of heightened scrutiny at the border
Canada has updated its advice to those travelling to the United States, warning travellers they…
‘Hired and paid’ hit men killed B.C. ex-suspect in Air India bombing: court document
The day before Ripudaman Singh Malik was murdered in July 2022, a pair of hired…
B.C. port lockout looms as businesses fear fallout of another labour disruption
VANCOUVER – Ports in British Columbia could potentially be paralyzed again starting next week as…
Man arrested after Punjabi singer AP Dhillon’s B.C. home shot at
Police on Vancouver Island say they’ve arrested a man over gunshots and arson at the…
Judicial recount dates set for two B.C. ridings to wrap up provincial election
VICTORIA – Vote counting in the British Columbia provincial election will finally conclude next week…
B.C. judge urgently halts assisted death of Alberta woman, day before MAID procedure
VANCOUVER – A British Columbia judge has granted an urgent injunction stopping a woman’s medically…