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Fact File: Clickbait pages spread false information about Tumbler Ridge survivor
VANCOUVER — Multiple Facebook pages are claiming to share updates on the condition of a…
Former CAQ minister Lionel Carmant rejoining party caucus after leaving last fall
QUÉBEC — Former Quebec minister Lionel Carmant is rejoining the Coalition Avenir Québec caucus, five…
Ottawa’s 30-days-or-free policy for issuing passports now in place
OTTAWA — The federal government’s new “30 days or free” policy for issuing passports takes…
Peter Nygard files lawsuit, alleges authorities abused process with Manitoba charges
WINNIPEG — Sex offender Peter Nygard is suing the Manitoba and Saskatchewan governments, Winnipeg police…
Canada gives Ukrainians who fled war another year to apply for work permit extensions
OTTAWA — The federal government is giving Ukrainians who fled the Russian invasion another year…
The hazards of cherry blossom crowds prompt warnings from police in Richmond, B.C.
RICHMOND — Joanna Yue, dressed in a billowing pink, layer-cake dress, struggled to capture a…
Stephen Lewis awakened Canadians to the HIV-AIDS pandemic raging in Africa: experts
TORONTO — Stephen Lewis awakened the Canadian public’s consciousness to the HIV-AIDS pandemic raging in…
In the news: Canadian astronaut’s wife ready for lift-off, remembering Stephen Lewis
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Expert’s report criticizes CRA over audit of Muslim charity, calls for improvements
OTTAWA — A report by an expert in extremist financing and money laundering says the…
‘Goosebumps’: World watches as Artemis II prepares for launch with Canadian on board
CAPE CANAVERAL — NASA’s countdown clock is ticking down as astronauts — including Canadian Jeremy…
Reactions to the death of former politician and social activist Stephen Lewis
OTTAWA — — “Mr. Lewis was a tireless advocate for global justice, equity and human…
Alcohol, ‘Buy Canadian’ policy flagged by U.S. as trade irritants: report
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OTTAWA — Provincial rules around alcohol and the federal government’s “Buy Canadian” policy have been…
Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala is out of intensive care: dad
VANCOUVER — The father of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting victim Maya Gebala says his…
First Nation leader Robert Phillips says proposed DRIPA changes would gut legislation
VICTORIA — A First Nations leader said proposed amendments to British Columbia’s Declaration on the…
Poilievre calls for cancellation of multibillion-dollar high-speed rail project
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the federal government to cancel a…
Stronach’s accusers lied, defence argues in final submissions at sex assault trial
TORONTO — The women accusing Frank Stronach of sexual assault lied and in some cases…
Federal government taking over vaccine injury compensation, aims to address backlog
OTTAWA — The federal public health agency is taking over administration of a program that…
Gilbert Rozon, Just for Laughs founder, ordered to pay eight of nine accusers $880K
MONTREAL — A group of women who accused one of Quebec’s most powerful media moguls…
‘Never even entered my thinking’: Carney says he’s not considering prorogation
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney insisted Tuesday he has “absolutely not” considered proroguing Parliament…
Former Vancouver mayor laments ‘normalcy’ of Downtown Eastside ‘despair’
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VANCOUVER — Former senator and Vancouver mayor Larry Campbell says it was a “depressing and…
Carney condemns Israel’s ‘illegal’ invasion of Lebanon, calls for ceasefire
OTTAWA — Canada “condemns” Israel’s “illegal” invasion of Lebanon as a violation of territorial sovereignty,…
Construction work officially begins on $3-billion wind farm northeast of Quebec City
BEAUPRÉ — Construction on a major wind farm northeast of Quebec City has been officially…
PM says F-35 review ongoing after Norad chief says they’re not critical
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney sidestepped questions on Tuesday about his government’s drawn-out review…
Ottawa’s fiscal year shaping up better than budget forecasts: BMO economist
OTTAWA — The federal government’s annual deficit for the fiscal year ending Tuesday is tracking…