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‘Proof and pledge of stability’: Supreme Court of Canada marks 150 years
OTTAWA — A century and a half ago, it had only six judges, no permanent…
CFIA confirms death of ostrich with ‘pre-existing condition’ at B.C. farm
EDGEWOOD, B.C. — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says an ostrich that was part of…
Women have run this tiny Newfoundland town since 2013. They were just re-elected.
ST. JOHN’S — Residents of a small but busy community in eastern Newfoundland reelected its…
Canada Post union says latest contract offer is a ‘major step backwards’
The union representing Canada Post workers says the Crown corporation is “making a mockery of…
Lucky Duck Mail Club sends out kindness and patience during Canada Post strike
Kiki Klassen started the Lucky Duck Mail Club not long before last year’s Canada Post…
Indigenous Peoples grapple with claims downplaying the history of residential schools
OTTAWA — As Indigenous Peoples marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation this week,…
Five things on the Artemis II mission to the moon with Canada’s Jeremy Hansen
LONGUEUIL — Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen has spent two-and-a-half years preparing for his upcoming trip…
Could a U.S. visa fee push tech workers to Canada? Here’s what you need to know
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he sees an opening for Canada to attract…
Ostrich farmers awaiting Supreme Court decision get little attention from Ottawa
OTTAWA — As the Supreme Court of Canada considers whether to hear the case of…
Marineland asks Ottawa for emergency cash to feed whales — or euthanasia imminent
TORONTO — Marineland has asked Ottawa for emergency funding to feed and care for the…
Quebec LNG proposal not of ‘national interest’ at this point, says federal minister
MONTREAL — Federal Energy Minister Tim Hodgson says it’s too early to say whether a…
Carney to return to Washington to meet Trump on trade talks
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump…
Three-way race as Yukon heads into an election set for Nov. 3.
WHITEHORSE — Yukon’s election will be held on Nov. 3, and while Friday was the…
Government says flypast for King’s visit to Ottawa cost more than $800,000
OTTAWA — The Department of National Defence says the Royal Canadian Air Force flypast during…
Expect retaliation after Starbucks shooting of organized crime figure, expert says
MONTREAL — A former Montreal police investigator warns that more violence could follow this week’s…
Canada Post tables new offers to union that include job cut provisions
Canada Post’s latest contract offers to striking postal workers has many of the same terms…
Jewish group calls for more government protection after Manchester synagogue attack
OTTAWA — A prominent Canadian Jewish organization is calling on “leaders of all levels” to…
Terrebonne one-vote win: postal code error on envelope unreported for three weeks
MONTREAL — An election employee noted a discrepancy in the postal codes of special ballot…
‘No one of her stature’: Conservationist Jane Goodall remembered in Canada
TORONTO — Jane Goodall’s friend Dax Dasilva says one of the most remarkable things about…
Corrective to Oct. 2 story about challenge to election results in Terrebonne riding
A Canadian Press story published on Oct. 2 about a legal challenge to federal election…
Senate curbs spending on language training, spousal travel
OTTAWA — The Senate is no longer allowing senators to be reimbursed for spouses receiving…
Police, first responders scramble to help woman give birth on Victoria waterfront
VICTORIA — Emergency responders in Victoria, B.C., had to rush into action to support a…
Negotiations at an impasse as second phase of transit strikes in Montreal nears end
MONTREAL — The second phase of strikes by Montreal’s public transit maintenance workers is coming…
Anand set to host fellow G7 foreign ministers in November near Niagara Falls
OTTAWA — G7 foreign ministers are set to gather near Niagara Falls next month for…