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Carney to travel to Qatar next week alongside trips to China, Switzerland
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Doha, Qatar on Jan. 18 for…
Vancouver orchestra won’t sue violinist who broke NDA to speak out about alleged rape
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra says it won’t be taking legal action against a violinist who…
What Trump’s aspiration to conquer Greenland means for Canada
OTTAWA — Canada’s closest physical neighbours are in an escalating dispute that risks breaking the…
New charges against man with al-Qaida ties as lawyer raises mental health concerns
MONTREAL — A homeless man who had attended al-Qaida training camps and is charged with…
Kashechewan First Nation evacuation plans will prioritize 500 vulnerable people: feds
Indigenous Services Canada says the evacuation of 500 vulnerable people from a remote First Nation…
Calls for caution as Carney prepares to meet Xi amid new global political order
VANCOUVER — Former Hong Kong pro-democracy legislator Albert Chan Wai-yip is a longtime critic of…
Supreme Court to hear challenge of law allowing Ontario Place redevelopment
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will hear an appeal from a coalition challenging…
Kinew, leaders visit Manitoba First Nation dealing with frozen water crisis
PIMICIKAMAK CREE NATION, MAN. — Politicians travelled to get a look at a First Nation…
RCAF commander reports progress on filling recruitment, retention gaps
OTTAWA — A substantial entry level pay hike for pilots and the acquisition of new…
In the news: Airlines overhauling routes, RCAF retention via pay hike, gear boosting
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Chrystia Freeland resigning as Toronto MP on Friday
OTTAWA — Longtime Liberal MP and former cabinet minister Chrystia Freeland, who was a driving…
How Canadian agencies are embracing AI tools to defend national security
OTTAWA — The national spy watchdog is reviewing the use and governance of artificial intelligence…
Civil case against estate of Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau is dismissed
VANCOUVER — The lawsuit brought by a British Columbia man against the estate of acclaimed…
Ottawa says 25 banned guns were collected and destroyed in buyback pilot program
OTTAWA — The federal government says 25 banned firearms were collected and destroyed during a…
Man receives suspended sentence for defacing National Holocaust Monument
OTTAWA — A man who pleaded guilty after defacing Canada’s National Holocaust Monument has received…
Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day festival to return after deadly SUV attack, focus on healing
VANCOUVER — The chair of Filipino BC said holding a 2026 Lapu Lapu Day festival…
Carney to host Canada’s premiers in Ottawa
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Canada’s premiers in Ottawa later this…
B.C. Mountie should be fired or ordered to quit over behaviour in group chats: lawyer
A British Columbia RCMP officer who has been found to have committed discreditable conduct over…
Yukon officials outline power concerns after cold snap tested grid capacity
Officials in charge of Yukon’s power grid say rotating blackouts are a “last resort,” and…
Former envoy says Ottawa is ‘parroting’ Trump’s anti-democratic approach to Venezuela
OTTAWA — Canada’s former ambassador to Venezuela says Ottawa is “parroting” Washington’s anti-democratic line by…
Venezuelans in Canada share mixed emotions in wake of Maduro’s capture
TORONTO — Venezuelans in Canada are dealing with a mix of emotions after the United…
Carney heads to China next week for first visit by a prime minister in eight years
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with President Xi Jinping in Beijing next…
Quebec residences get training to become more inclusive and safe for LGBTQ+ seniors
MONTREAL — A Quebec foundation is hoping to train 10,000 people on making seniors residences…
NDP leadership candidates sprint to final fundraising, membership deadlines
OTTAWA — NDP leadership candidates are entering the final sprint to sign up members and…