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Bob Rae hopeful for UN development goals, despite ‘intractable issues’ worldwide
OTTAWA — Canada is trying to push the world’s nations to stick with the goals…
In the news today: Champagne talks TikTok, Musk and AI bill
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Google sends funds to journalism collective in exchange for Online News Act exemption
Google has sent the $100 million it agreed to pay Canadian news outlets in exchange…
Trudeau attending U.S. relations cabinet committee meeting amid calls for resignation
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took part in a virtual meeting of the Canada-U.S.…
Quebec emergency rooms reporting major overcrowding, some at more than 200% capacity
MONTREAL — Quebec is experiencing serious overcrowding in its emergency rooms after the holidays, with…
‘We’ve done the impossible’: Calgarians get back personalized 1988 Olympic bricks
CALGARY — Some people say it with flowers. Some with an engagement ring. For Keith…
Rise in number of unhoused people seeking shelter in Montreal ERs as temperatures dip
MONTREAL — Montreal health authorities say a growing number of people experiencing homelessness are taking…
Want to cut back on alcohol? You may see conflicting advice on low-risk drink limits
TORONTO — As some people try to cut down their drinking and embrace Dry January,…
Museum of whale skeletons, painstakingly rebuilt over years, consumed by B.C. fire
It takes years to rebuild a whale. Just ask Jim Borrowman, co-founder of the Whale…
Two more charged in brazen killing of daughter-in-law of late Montreal Mafia boss
MONTREAL — Montreal police say two more people have been arrested in the brazen daytime…
Pierre Poilievre outlines goals, strategy, key players in Jordan Peterson interview
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre gave a lengthy interview to psychologist and media personality…
Yukon told of ‘potential leak’ from toxic pond at failed Eagle Gold mine
WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government says it has been told there is a “potential leak”…
Canada pausing applications for parent, grandparent permanent residency sponsorships
OTTAWA — Canada will not accept new parent and grandparent permanent residency sponsorship applications until…
Liberal caucus to meet Wednesday as calls mount for Trudeau to resign
OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau’s Liberal caucus will meet on Wednesday as calls from MPs mount…
Thirty years on, is Quebec headed for another independence referendum?
MONTREAL — Ten years ago, Jean-François Lisée predicted that Quebec’s independence movement would be reborn.…
‘It’s beautiful to see’: Regina non-profit looks to open ribbon skirt regalia library
REGINA — It’s not uncommon for Claire Tuckanow to hear a sewing machine whirring in…
‘Support better care’: Advocates argue need for mental health emergency service
Khalil Dorival knows what it’s like to feel lonely. The Toronto-based mental health advocate has…
WestJet denies compensation to Taylor Swift fan after flight cancellation
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — WestJet has denied compensation to a devout Taylor Swift fan whose…
Quebec provincial police investigating death of baby southwest of Quebec City
MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police are investigating the death of a baby in the Chaudière-Appalaches…
Resident near Montreal injured in home invasion, struck with handgun
MONTREAL — A man in his 50s was injured after being struck by a handgun…
Quebec confirms 4 new cases in measles outbreak, warns of possible exposure
MONTREAL — Quebec’s health department is warning people who may have been exposed to measles…
As domestic violence death toll mounts in N.S., calls come to fund support agencies
HALIFAX — Experts on domestic violence say a series of deaths in Nova Scotia over…
Over a dozen injured after bus swerves on Quebec road near Canada — U.S. border
MONTREAL — Over a dozen people were injured after a bus swerved and crashed onto…
Conservative MP Luc Berthold says he has prostate cancer but not stepping down
MONTREAL — Conservative MP Luc Berthold announced on Sunday that he has prostate cancer, but…