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Montreal unveils $7.7B budget targeting homelessness, debt and housing
MONTREAL — Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada tabled her first city budget since winning November’s…
In the news today: Carney talks major projects, Alberta gives flu update, Leafs win
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canadian charity opens relief hub for children in Gaza
OTTAWA — As advocates warn the world is turning away from the suffering in Gaza,…
‘We cannot listen to our loved ones’ voices’: Canadians with family in Iran fear the worst
OTTAWA — It has been nine agonizing days since Toronto resident Foad Farhani was able…
NASA releases possible launch dates for Artemis II quest with Canada’s Jeremy Hansen
NASA has announced possible launch dates for the Artemis II mission, which will include Canadian…
Chinese-language paper Ming Pao winding up Canadian operations, laying off 60 staff
VANCOUVER — Chinese-language newspaper Ming Pao Daily News, which has newsrooms in Richmond, B.C., and…
Photographer and news outlet sue RCMP, alleging wrongful arrest at pipeline protest
VANCOUVER — A photographer and the news organization that sent her to cover an anti-pipeline…
Mental fitness test for suspect in killing of B.C. RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang
VANCOUVER — A judge has ordered a mental fitness assessment for the man accused of…
Duct tape and blood: Constable describes death scene at B.C. double murder trial
ABBOTSFORD — A murder trial has heard that Arnold and Joanne De Jong hosted a…
Accused in Ryan Wedding case makes bid for bail ahead of extradition hearing
TORONTO — The financial records of an Ontario man accused of laundering funds for an…
Sexual deepfakes on X show need for online regulator, advocates say
OTTAWA — Advocacy groups for women and children say a wave of sexual deepfakes on…
Carney to discuss major projects, conservation with Coastal First Nations on Tuesday
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Coastal First Nations on Tuesday to…
Liberal MPs leave delegation to Taiwan to ‘avoid confusion’ as Carney heads to China
OTTAWA — Two Liberal MPs say they are quitting a sponsored trip to Taiwan early…
Bank of Canada’s Macklem backs U.S. Fed chair Powell amid DOJ probe
OTTAWA — Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem came to the defence of his U.S.…
Charter challenge of religious exemption to assisted dying law heads to court in B.C.
OTTAWA — The B.C. Supreme Court has begun hearing a case that questions whether faith-based…
Officials say Canada unlikely to get Chinese tariffs dropped but can expect progress
OTTAWA — Federal officials briefing reporters ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to China…
Investigation after Via train hits two truck trailers in Quebec, no injuries reported
MONTREAL — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada and CN police are investigating after a…
In the news today: MAID Charter challenge, trade talks, ‘Heated Rivalry’ watch party
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canada not considering a ban on X over deepfake controversy, AI minister says
OTTAWA — Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says Canada isn’t considering a ban of the…
Military will get to Manitoba First Nation dealing with water issues on Monday: chief
PIMICIKAMAK — The chief of a Manitoba First Nation in the throes of severe water…
Champagne in Washington to talk trade, critical minerals with G7 countries
OTTAWA — Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is in Washington, D.C., Sunday and Monday for meetings…
N.S. lobster exports outside China are picking up as tariffs soften demand
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s lobster sector is feeling the pinch from Chinese tariffs this year,…
Preclearance operations in Canada are a ‘critical component’ of border strategy: U.S.
OTTAWA — Canada and the United States say two preclearance projects that would allow more…
B.C. court to hear Charter challenge over religious exemptions to assisted dying law
OTTAWA — A trial set to begin Monday in British Columbia’s Supreme Court questions whether…