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U.S. lays charges alleging human smuggling across Canadian border
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice said four Mexican nationals have been charged with…
Alberta MP to step aside to allow Pierre Poilievre to run for seat in Parliament
OTTAWA — Conservative MP Damien Kurek is set to step aside to allow Conservative Leader…
Environment Canada lays 200 Fisheries Act charges against ArcelorMittal
OTTAWA — Environment and Climate Change Canada has laid 200 charges against mining company ArcelorMittal…
Wildfire evacuees in Fort St. John, B.C., allowed to return home: city
The City of Fort St. John, B.C., says people evacuated due to a wildfire on…
Mark Carney says he has priorities for his new government — here are 5 of them
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney laid out his priorities at his first postelection press…
Marie-Claude Nichols returns to Quebec Liberals, supports Pablo Rodriguez for leader
MONTREAL — A Quebec legislature member who was kicked out of the Liberal caucus in…
Here’s what the Liberals promised for health care. But can they deliver?
TORONTO — Until U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and threats to Canadian sovereignty came along,…
International fugitive returned to B.C. after being arrested in Middle East
An international fugitive and one of Canada’s most wanted is back behind bars following a…
Prime Minister Carney to meet with U.S. President Trump in Washington on Tuesday
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday he will meet with U.S. President Donald…
Montreal men plead guilty after keeping woman’s body on couch for six months
MONTREAL — Two Montreal men have pleaded guilty to committing an indignity to a body,…
CRA won’t renew contracts for more than 1,000 term workers, union says
OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency won’t renew contracts for more than 1,000 term workers…
In the news today: Carney to hold first press conference since election
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Wildfire prompts evacuations in Fort St. John, B.C., city says
Firefighters from Fort St. John, B.C., and the provincial wildfire service were battling a blaze…
Vancouver festival attack suspect to appear in court on Friday
VANCOUVER — The suspect in the street festival attack that killed 11 people in Vancouver…
Canadian automobile parts won’t be hit with Trump’s tariffs
WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection guidance released on Thursday said automobile parts compliant…
Assembly of First Nations joins calls for Hudson’s Bay to return ceremonial items
WINNIPEG — Two First Nations groups are joining calls for Hudson’s Bay to immediately halt…
Top court to look at whether challenge of ethics ruling in Trudeau case can proceed
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will look into whether a group’s challenge of…
Share of Americans ranking Canada as top U.S. ally doubles, despite Trump’s rhetoric
OTTAWA — Despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated claim that Canada has been ripping off…
Alberta Premier Smith punts suggestions she’s stoking separatism talk
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is deflecting accusations that she’s stoking the fires of…
‘He stole our innocent child’: Quebec daycare crash families relate heavy toll
LAVAL — The mother of a four-year-old boy killed when a city bus plowed into…
Quebec to ban cellphones in elementary and high schools for entire school day
QUÉBEC — The Quebec government is expanding its cellphone ban in schools, prohibiting students from…
Court gives green light to part of ’60s Scoop’ class action
OTTAWA — The Federal Court has rejected the federal government’s motion to dismiss a claim…
Vancouver artist who was mother of two identified among Vancouver festival victims
VANCOUVER — Family members and friends of those killed in a vehicle attack at a…
Quebec raises doubts about electrification as it refuses to reinvest in Lion Electric
MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it is rethinking the pace of its plan to…