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Hurricane Melissa expected to have indirect impact on Eastern Canada later this week
HALIFAX — Hurricane Melissa is forecast to stay far offshore as it accelerates northward later…
What is the notwithstanding clause? An explainer on the rarely used provision
The Alberta government on Monday invoked the notwithstanding clause in legislation ordering 51,000 striking teachers…
A timeline of boat strikes and entanglements involving humpbacks in B.C. waters
There’s been a surge in boat strikes and entanglements involving humpbacks in British Columbia waters,…
Industrial carbon price a focus Carney’s climate strategy consultations: sources
OTTAWA — Environment advocates say the federal government’s consultations ahead of the release of its…
Analyst says Ottawa should pick German sub builder over South Korean rival
OTTAWA — A new report comparing the two contenders for Canada’s submarine contract cautions that…
Prime Minister Carney’s visit to Singapore focuses on attracting investment in Canada
SINGAPORE — Prime Minister Mark Carney met with potential investment partners in Singapore on Tuesday…
Blue Jays fans stick it out till early morning hours to see L.A. Dodgers take Game 3
TORONTO — Patience is a virtue but it didn’t pay off for the Toronto Blue…
Alberta government passes bill to use notwithstanding clause to end teacher strike
EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith’s caucus worked into the wee hours of Tuesday morning to…
In the news today: Alberta passes bill on teacher strike
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Sanctions-evading Russian oil ships could pollute the Arctic, PM’s adviser warns
OTTAWA — Some of Canada’s allies are praising Ottawa’s work on preventing Russia from smuggling…
Prime Minister Carney says he plans to meet with Chinese President Xi at APEC
KUALA LUMPUR — Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping…
Whale watch firm ‘devastated,’ says its boat could have hit humpback later found dead
A British Columbia whale watching company says it is “devastated” by the discovery of a…
Eby says he’ll keep lobbying for slain woman’s family, who wanted more from bail law
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said his government was not done yet advocating…
Audit finds federal department couldn’t account for 132 Indigenous artworks
OTTAWA — The federal government has lost track of more than 130 Indigenous artworks and…
David Eby says British Columbia’s anti-tariff ads, aimed at Americans, will go ahead
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said the province plans to push ahead with…
First Nation calls B.C. Premier Eby’s comments ‘deliberately inflammatory’
The Quw’utsun Nation says public comments by British Columbia Premier David Eby and other politicians…
Ford says he won’t apologize for anti-tariff ads that scuttled trade talks with U.S.
OTTAWA — After Ontario’s anti-tariff TV ad blitz scuttled trade talks, Premier Doug Ford vowed…
Health Canada authorizes long-awaited drug to slow early-stage Alzheimer’s disease
TORONTO — Health Canada has authorized a drug shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s…
Ottawa hopes Canadian labour will support building agenda, Hajdu says
OTTAWA — The federal government wants to use “as much Canadian labour as possible” to…
Conservatives press Liberals on cost of living as reports show food bank use soaring
OTTAWA — The Conservatives pressed the federal government over the rising cost of living as…
Woman arrested after newborn left alone at bus stop on Montreal’s South Shore dies
LONGUEUIL — A 33-year-old woman was arrested after the death of a baby, who was…
Food costs are spiralling. These Canadians are turning to food banks for help.
TORONTO — Sticker shock hit hard when single mom Kristina Kennedy saw the sausages she…
Canada’s status as a country without endemic measles can now be revoked
TORONTO — Canada is poised to lose its international status as a measles-free country now…
No closure for Filipino community, six months after Vancouver festival attack
The past six months have been a blur for Rev. Francis Galvan. The pastor at…