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Alberta, Quebec referendums likely would fail due to Canadians’ anxiety: pollster
OTTAWA — A pollster says separatist movements in Alberta and Quebec are unlikely to succeed…
Oxfam-Québec surprised to find itself on list of NGOs set to be barred from Gaza
OTTAWA — Canadian non-profit Oxfam-Québec says it was surprised to find itself on a list…
Young girl identified as victim who died after shootout involving police in Nunavik
MONTREAL — Authorities in Quebec’s Nunavik region say the person who died 10 days after…
Seven Canadians were injured in Peru train collision: foreign affairs minister
Canada’s foreign affairs minister says seven Canadians were injured Tuesday in a train crash near…
Jobs, economy top voters’ priorities at the end of a turbulent 2025: Nanos poll
OTTAWA — A year-end poll from Nanos suggests Canadians will want to see action from…
CRA says it’s owed more than $10 billion in COVID-19 benefit payments
OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency says it’s owed $10.35 billion in COVID-19 benefits. Nina…
Fact File: Claim Rogers collects biometric data from store cameras unfounded
The claim Rogers retail stores used facial recognition on customers through its surveillance cameras appeared…
Nardwuar becomes first ‘human serviette’ appointed to Order of Canada
TORONTO — When Nardwuar rhymes off a list of fellow members of the Order of…
List of Order of Canada appointees announced New Year’s Eve
The Governor General made 80 appointments to the Order of Canada, including six promotions within…
Treasury Board minister silent on details of plan to shrink federal public service
OTTAWA — Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali says the federal government hasn’t worked out details…
Carney reflects on 2025’s ‘challenges’ in New Year’s Eve message
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says in his New Year’s Eve message that Canada…
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon’s new year’s message to Canadians
OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says she witnessed extraordinary solidarity across the country in…
In the news: Sask. shooting suspects still at large, major watermain break in Calgary
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Minister not promising source water protection in new First Nations clean water bill
OTTAWA — With her government under pressure to finally eliminate boil-water advisories in First Nations…
Canada, other countries call on Israel to ensure aid groups can work in Gaza
OTTAWA — Canada and other countries are calling on Israel to boost the flow of…
Violinist undeterred by Vancouver orchestra’s legal threat over sexual assault claim
VANCOUVER — A Vancouver violinist who was threatened with legal action by the Vancouver Symphony…
Alert lifted, suspects still sought in Saskatchewan First Nation shooting: RCMP
BIG ISLAND LAKE CREE NATION, SASK. — A dangerous person alert for two suspects wanted…
Haircut, hornet and luggage woes triggered B.C.’s most unusual 911 calls in 2025
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s emergency line responder has released a list of the most unusual…
Carney speaks with European leaders on efforts to reach Ukraine peace deal
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with European leaders Tuesday on the latest efforts…
Part of Ottawa’s Rideau Canal skateway set to open on Dec. 31
OTTAWA — A section of Ottawa’s historic Rideau Canal skateway is set to open the…
Person found injured after shootout involving police in Quebec Far North has died
MONTREAL — Quebec’s police watchdog says one of two people who were found injured after…
Iran lists Canada’s navy as terrorist organization in response to move by Ottawa
OTTAWA — Tehran has designated Canada’s navy as a terrorist organization in response to Ottawa’s…
Green Party settles with commission over federal leaders’ debate exclusion
OTTAWA — The federal Leaders’ Debate Commission says it has reached a settlement with the…
‘Canada is not for sale’ hat makers want to share domestic manufacturing tips
OTTAWA — One of the people behind the viral “Canada is not for sale” hat…