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In the news today: Tariff deadline looms, B.C. wildfires, Tumbler Ridge demolition
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Palestinian envoy says Canada ‘pivotal’ in Mideast peace, urges more action
OTTAWA — The new Palestinian ambassador to Ottawa says Canada’s recognition of the State of…
Ottawa wants to block kids from social media. How would age verification work?
OTTAWA — In June, the federal government introduced Bill C-34, which would force social media…
Feds move to repeal EV sales mandate without new stringent emission rules in place
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OTTAWA — The federal government moved last week to formally repeal the electric vehicle sales…
Demolition underway at Tumbler Ridge school, site of B.C. mass shooting
TUMBLER RIDGE — Demolition is underway at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in northern British Columbia,…
B.C. couple awarded damages against neighbour after 2022 shooting
VICTORIA — The British Columbia Supreme Court has awarded more than $1 million in damages…
LeBlanc says job ‘not yet done’ after meeting with Greer, Lutnick
WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc left a high-stakes meeting in Washington on Monday…
MPs to examine Canada’s security screening process following NATO espionage arrest
OTTAWA — A parliamentary committee plans to hold hearings on Canada’s security screening process following…
Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador reach tentative energy agreement worth billions
ST. JOHN’S — Leaders in Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador unveiled details of an ambitious…
Canada’s social media ban for under-16s likely to face Charter challenge, experts say
OTTAWA — The federal government is likely to face a constitutional challenge to its proposed…
‘Toughest experience’ of my life: TKMS CEO on past year vying for sub contract
OTTAWA — The last time TKMS CEO Oliver Burkhard stepped onto a flight to Canada,…
Alcohol, autos among key irritants in Canada-U.S. trade talks
OTTAWA — Canada’s top trade negotiators remained in Washington Monday for talks as the deadline…
Auditor general says Quebec parties have little room for new spending promises
MONTREAL — Quebec will have to tighten its belt for several years to comply with…
Feds block board appointment to Quebec laser firm bought by Chinese company
A Quebec-based laser firm that was bought by a Chinese company says the federal government…
July’s inflation rebound not enough to sway the Bank of Canada: economists
OTTAWA — Inflation reaccelerated in July after another volatile month for global energy prices. But…
Health Canada approves drug that treats hot flashes for use by breast cancer patients
TORONTO — Health Canada has authorized a drug to treat moderate to severe hot flashes…
Here’s a list of July inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 3.0 per cent in July, Statistics Canada says.…
Here’s a list of July inflation rates for Canadian provinces
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 3.0 per cent in July, Statistics Canada says.…
In the news today: LeBlanc meets U.S. envoy, gas price relief, Hayden Panettiere dead
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Inside the Montreal lab working to prepare Canada against future pandemics
MONTREAL — In a biomedicine laboratory at Polytechnique Montréal, animal protein grows in a bubbling…
LeBlanc meets with U.S. trade representative as tariff deadline looms
OTTAWA — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met on…
N.L., Quebec to make ‘energy security’ announcement Monday, amid reports of a deal
ST. JOHN’S — The premier of Newfoundland and Labrador will make an announcement with his…
Conservatives call for extension of temporary gas price relief until next summer
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the federal government should give Canadians at least…
Ontario, Canada governments announce $1 billion for infrastructure to support housing
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OTTAWA — Ontario and Ottawa are announcing up to $1 billion to help municipalities in…