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What is the Canadian Victoria Cross — the medal that no one has ever received?
OTTAWA — The Canadian Victoria Cross is Canada’s highest military honour. It was created more…
‘Feeling so desperate’: Iranian Canadians on edge amid uncertainty of deadly war
For Maryam Amini’s family, Persian new year has always been an important date on their…
Several Quebec rivers under flood watch as Montreal activates response plan
MONTREAL — Several rivers across Quebec are under flood watch, with parts of the province…
Vets, MPs call on feds to launch honour review board to award Canadian Victoria Cross
OTTAWA — The federal government is facing mounting calls to establish a military honours review…
Conservative MPs back Poilievre after he says he’ll lead party into next election
OTTAWA — Most Wednesday mornings, a lineup of Conservative MPs stroll past journalists on their…
Anand to contact Israeli officials after killing of Canadian in Lebanon
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says she is in the process of contacting…
Finland’s president says Canada is on a pragmatic path amid geopolitical tumult
OTTAWA — Finland’s President Alexander Stubb says Canada is doing the right thing by diversifying…
Royal Canadian Navy sailors charged in fatal capsizing of boat in Halifax harbour
HALIFAX — Two members of the Royal Canadian Navy are facing charges of negligent performance…
NDP to get $670K parliamentary funding boost despite not having official status
OTTAWA — The cash-strapped federal NDP is getting a $670,000 financial boost. Members of the…
Almost 40 kg of fentanyl, fentanyl-like products seized at Chilliwack, B.C., lab
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VICTORIA — RCMP say the cleanup of an illicit drug-production superlab in British Columbia’s Fraser…
Fact File: Federal hate crimes legislation does not criminalize quoting the Bible
Multiple social media posts claim that federal legislation amending the Criminal Code to address hate-motivated…
Immigration minister’s office defends strict new timelines for refugee claims
OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Lena Diab’s office is defending new rules that may strike down…
Cree baby takes first steps on Parliament Hill in historic ceremony
OTTAWA — Six-month-old Annora Crowe held her parents’ hands as she emerged from a teepee…
Dozens of homes without heat after days-long power outage in Nunavut hamlet
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GJOA HAVEN — The minister responsible for the Nunavut Housing Corporation says heating systems in…
Ontario family says Canadian man killed in Israeli attack in Lebanon
A Canadian man who lived in Windsor, Ont., was killed last week by Israeli forces…
‘It’s getting scary’: Rising gas prices bring frustration to Houston residents
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HOUSTON — Elyse Vandermolen is like many residents of Houston — a Texan frustrated by…
In the news today: Quebec premier swearing in, Ontario jails, B.C. bear attack
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Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
B.C. woman sentenced to 5 1/2 years for smuggling 108 kilograms of meth from U.S.
NEW WESTMINSTER — A British Columbia woman who worked in Punjabi-language broadcasting has been sentenced…
From hockey to the Arctic: Five things shared by Finland and Canada
Alexander Stubb, President of Finland, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney shake hands as they…
Finnish president talks diplomacy in visit to Ottawa
OTTAWA — Finnish President Alexander Stubb made stops at Rideau Hall and a hockey rink…
‘Desperately missed’ victims honoured as B.C. marks 10 years of toxic drug emergency
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VICTORIA — Paula Beardy said her grandson Sheldon Beardy was a good kid. He would…
Advocates urge Ottawa to crack down on slave labour, end yearlong watchdog vacancy
OTTAWA — A multi-party group of parliamentarians is urging Ottawa to step up its efforts…
Pro-Palestinian protesters in court after arrest for Montreal Scotiabank sit-in
MONTREAL — Hearings for a Charter challenge led by pro-Palestinian protesters who were arrested at…
B.C. tables treaty legislation after 30-year negotiation with K’omoks First Nation
A First Nation in British Columbia is one step closer to a fully ratified treaty…