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A ‘miracle’ more weren’t killed in Air Canada plane crash, expert says
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MONTREAL — As experts assess the aftermath of a fatal Air Canada Express plane crash…
Almost half of former NDP voters don’t recognize names of leadership candidates: poll
OTTAWA — Nearly half of those who voted for the federal NDP at least once…
MP reveals Tumbler Ridge girl’s heroism, and how she passed on boy’s dying message
VICTORIA — The MP representing Tumbler Ridge, B.C., has described how a 12-year-old girl heroically…
Ottawa says laws that override Charter rights aren’t shielded from legal scrutiny
OTTAWA — Judges must have the legal right to issue non-binding judgments in cases where…
House committee calls for changes to Elections Act to thwart long ballot protests
OTTAWA — A House of Commons committee is calling on the government to make it…
Carney says Air Canada CEO’s English-only condolences lacked compassion
OTTAWA — Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau was slammed by Prime Minister Mark Carney and…
Quebec Conservatives nab their only legislature seat with ex-CAQ member joining party
QUÉBEC — The Quebec Conservatives now have an elected member in the national assembly after…
Three heli-skiers killed in northwest B.C. avalanche were Swiss nationals: consulate
A Swiss government official has confirmed the three people who died in an avalanche in…
Canada is not planning to reopen embassy in Syria
OTTAWA — The federal government says it has no plans to reopen its embassy in…
Global Affairs laying off its most skilled diplomats, union says
OTTAWA — The union representing staff at Global Affairs Canada says the foreign service is…
In the news: Remembering Quebec pilot killed in N.Y. crash, air traffic hires dwindle
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Hometown mourns Quebec pilot Antoine Forest, who died in LaGuardia crash
COTEAU-DU-LAC — The death of Air Canada Jazz pilot Antoine Forest, who perished when his…
‘Hoodie-gate’: Is David Eby qualified as fashion police after dressing down B.C. MLA?
VICTORIA — Style advisor Dale Olsen says he doesn’t distinguish between party colours, but he…
Liberals to debate age restrictions on social media, AI chatbots
OTTAWA — Age restrictions on using social media accounts and AI chatbots are among the…
Manitoba budget expands tax exemption on food items, aims to cut deficit
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WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government laid out a provincial budget Tuesday that promises savings for…
B.C. mulls plan to weaken DRIPA, in secret document shared with First Nations leaders
OTTAWA — British Columbia Premier David Eby is considering amendments that would weaken the province’s…
Family of Chinese hiker who died in B.C. mountain fall faces ‘enormous’ medical bills
VANCOUVER — An outdoor adventure group says a member who died after trying to rescue…
Yukon non-profit sues feds after defunding of meal program for First Nations kids
A Yukon non-profit says the federal government is wrongfully dragging its feet on reconsidering a…
B.C. heli-ski company suspends service after avalanche that killed three
A heli-ski company in northwestern British Columbia says one of its guides is undergoing surgery…
U.S. safety board says warning system didn’t sound alarm before LaGuardia crash
NEW YORK — A fire truck had been cleared to cross a runway at New…
Union president asks Canada Post workers to reject tentative agreement
OTTAWA — The head of the union representing 55,000 Canada Post workers is calling for…
Terrebonne byelection to use adapted ballot due to high number of candidates
OTTAWA — Voters in Terrebonne will use a write-in ballot in the upcoming byelection, as…
Timeline: Safety board releases final minutes of Air Canada collision at LaGuardia
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NEW YORK — The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board has released flight data and radio…
Quebec tables bill on involuntary hospitalization
QUÉBEC — Quebec’s minister of health and social services has tabled a bill to relax…