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Watchdog says funding needed to avoid the ‘collapse’ of whistle-blowing
OTTAWA — Canada’s integrity watchdog has issued an urgent funding request to the federal government…
More older adults can’t afford to retire as optimism about aging drops: survey
TORONTO — A new survey suggests optimism about aging fell sharply over the last year,…
First citizen recall petition against Alberta legislature member fails
EDMONTON — The first of more than two dozen recall petitions launched against members of…
B.C. parents honour ‘brave’ Piper James, found dead in Australia circled by dingoes
Angela James said she last spoke to her 19-year-old daughter, Piper, early on Saturday morning,…
B.C. energy minister Dix says North Coast Transmission Line will boost LNG project
British Columbia’s Energy Minister Adrian Dix says an agreement between BC Hydro and the Nisga’a…
Agriculture minister says first exports of canola seed and beef soon going to China
China is moving quickly to import Canadian canola and beef after Ottawa struck a deal…
Nunavut politicians raise Greenland flag as Trump escalates annexation threat
IQALUIT — Members of Nunavut’s legislative assembly raised Greenland’s flag Tuesday to show in solidarity…
Quebec byelection will be held in Chicoutimi riding on Feb. 23
QUÉBEC — Quebec Premier François Legault has called a byelection for the riding of Chicoutimi…
Carney calls on middle powers to band together in World Economic Forum speech
DAVOS — The world has entered a risky new age of great power rivalries and…
Witness says Myles Gray ‘in distress’ before fatal 2015 fight with VPD officers
VANCOUVER — A man who called 911 about Myles Gray before his fatal confrontation with…
Carney says beefing up Arctic security key to solving Greenland crisis
OTTAWA — There are solutions to the crisis enveloping Greenland, Prime Minister Mark Carney said…
Carney takes cautious approach to Trump’s invitation to join ‘Board of Peace’
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney is sounding a cautious note on his invitation to…
Carney’s pitch at World Economic Forum could set stage for new global partnerships
Experts say Canada’s presence at the World Economic Forum has outsized importance this year, with…
Ottawa, provinces ask Supreme Court to uphold law that allows routine traffic stops
MONTREAL — Lawyers representing the attorneys general of Canada and several provinces asked the Supreme…
A look at some potential candidates for the Coalition Avenir Québec leadership
MONTREAL — After more than seven years in power, Quebec Premier François Legault announced on…
‘I’m traumatized’: Terrified Haitians in U.S. make dangerous journey to Canada
MONTREAL — Frantz André says his phone rings every day with scared Haitians in the…
Justin Trudeau, Katy Perry make appearance at World Economic Forum
DAVOS — Former prime minister Justin Trudeau spoke about the importance of soft power and…
In the news today: Carney at WEF, Canadian dies in Australia, Toews plays in Chicago
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
B.C.’s balmy January brings out blossoms, but a cold snap could put plants in peril
VANCOUVER — A couple weeks ago, North Vancouver resident Larry Sewell looked down a street…
Quebec’s finance minister says Ontario’s Crown Royal whisky ban is misguided
MONTREAL — Quebec’s finance minister says he has shared his concerns with his Ontario counterpart…
Dingo pack surrounded Canadian found dead on beach, Australian police say
BRISBANE — Australian police are investigating the death of a Canadian woman, whose body was…
Gun owners have until March 31 to express interest in gun compensation
OTTAWA — The period for gun owners to declare interest in a federal program offering…
Security experts sound alarm for Canada as Trump threatens to take Greenland
OTTAWA — Experts on global security and defence are warning that Canada may be forced…
Permanent residency applications approved for family of Ottawa mass murder victims
OTTAWA — Canada has approved permanent residency status for the Sri Lankan brother and father…