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In the news: Carney in Canberra, Canada and the Mideast, knitting popularity booms
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Village of Granisle, B.C., faces lawsuit over aluminum-contaminated water
Soon after Rhiana Stryd moved to the scenic lakeside Village of Granisle in British Columbia’s…
Carney says Canadian military participation in Middle East war can’t be ruled out
CANBERRA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada can’t rule out military participation in the…
OpenAI agrees to strengthen safeguards following B.C. mass shooting: minister
Federal Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says the CEO of OpenAI has agreed to take…
Carney says Canada, Australia hold ‘rare convening power’ in Parliament speech
CANBERRA — Canada and Australia have a “rare” ability to help convene a coalition of…
Judge orders refunds after Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs
WASHINGTON — A judge with the U.S. Court of International Trade on Wednesday ordered refunds…
Vancouver Mayor Sim sends apology to Chinese media over drug slur of his opponent
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is filling the gaps left in his apologies to…
Trial set for Quebec man charged with dangerous driving of a plane
A Quebec student pilot will head to court this month after his plane crashed during…
B.C. man’s injuries after police altercation ‘looked like a hanging’: hearing told
VANCOUVER — Myles Gray had injuries that “looked like a hanging” when he died following…
Festival celebrates Indigenous cultures through art forms once banned
VANCOUVER — Clad in colourful regalia and intricate masks, the Dancers of Damelahamid perform an…
Defence to seek directed verdict on two charges in Frank Stronach sex assault case
TORONTO — The lawyer representing Frank Stronach says she plans to seek a directed verdict…
How Canada’s position on the Iran war has evolved throughout the week
OTTAWA — Canada’s position on the war in Iran has been from the outset one…
Foreign Affairs Minister Anand says NATO must turn its focus to the North
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand touted Canada’s new commitment to defence spending and…
Appeal Court tosses case brought by B.C. health executive fired for vaccine refusal
VANCOUVER — The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed a bid by a fired B.C.…
Poilievre pitches Germany on Canada as reliable LNG supplier in Berlin speech
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre on Wednesday pitched Canada to a German audience as…
MAID applicants should have more mental health support, says Quebec coroner
MONTREAL — A Quebec coroner is calling for better mental health support and resources for…
Economic uncertainty must not become financial market instability: Macklem
OTTAWA — The head of the Bank of Canada warns new players in global debt…
Carney supports U.S. strikes on Iran ‘with regret’ — what are other leaders saying?
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday Canada supports U.S. and Israeli strikes on…
Quebec will soon allow retail stores to close late on weekends, but some not enthused
MONTREAL — Every Saturday and Sunday at 5 p.m., Charlie Whitley closes his vintage clothing…
B.C.’s Eby is urging West Coast governors to fall in line with daylight time change
VICTORIA — British Columbia is urging U.S. states along the West Coast to fall in…
Daughter of Canadian woman killed in Dominican bus crash left in dark on dad’s condition
The daughter of a Canadian woman killed in a bus crash in the Dominican Republic…
Fact File: Claim that Toyota is moving U.S. plant to Canada is false, company says
Social media posts last month claimed Toyota had decided to move an auto manufacturing plant…
Moms describe being trapped in a cycle of anguish when a loved one faces mental health crises
TORONTO — Nancy Saunders says her son Ben Brennan accomplished so much in his short…
In the news: Ottawa hosting defence conference, Canada-India energy deal earns kudos
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…