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Canada promises $37 million in humanitarian aid for civilians in Lebanon
OTTAWA — The Carney government is promising more than $37 million in humanitarian aid for…
What will the carbon price cost the oilsands? A Timbit per barrel, one analysis says
The industrial carbon price will cost Alberta’s oilsands producers on average the equivalent of about…
Details of federal spending review to be released in ‘coming days’
OTTAWA — Canadians are expected to learn soon which programs will be affected by the…
Canada not a target for Trump administration’s new tariff investigations
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration launched trade investigations of multiple countries Wednesday in an attempt…
In the news: Carney travelling north, BDC and defence partnerships, NSF fees capped
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
New federal rules limiting non-sufficient funds fees to $10 kick in Thursday
New rules are now in effect limiting the amount that banks can charge customers who…
Canada will ‘do its part’ to help IEA release of oil reserves: Hodgson
OTTAWA — Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson said Wednesday Canada will “do its part” to…
Winter storm brings freezing rain, heavy snow into Ontario and Quebec
MONTREAL — A winter storm swept across Central Canada and the Atlantic region on Wednesday,…
Saskatchewan Premier Moe lauds gun legislation from ‘hottest’ justice minister
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe trumpeted new gun legislation passed Wednesday by his government,…
Stanley Park’s stagnant Lost Lagoon closer to being reconnected to ocean
VANCOUVER — Lost Lagoon at the entrance to Vancouver’s famed Stanley Park has become a…
VPD officers could have de-escalated encounter ending in Myles Gray’s death: expert
VANCOUVER — A police use-of-force expert has told a public hearing that Vancouver police officers…
Conservative Leader Poilievre travelling to U.S. to discuss autos, energy
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is heading to the United States for several days…
King Charles ‘expressed his concern’ over Alberta separatism in meeting: grand chief
EDMONTON — The grand chief of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations says King…
Tumbler Ridge MP backs mother’s lawsuit against OpenAI, blaming it for shooting role
The member of Parliament for Tumbler Ridge, B.C., said he supports a lawsuit against artificial…
Quebec watchdog submits report into police shooting of 15-year-old Nooran Rezayi
MONTREAL — Just over five months after police shot dead a 15-year-old boy on Montreal’s…
Police were ‘limited’ in investigating allegations against Stronach, officer says
TORONTO — Police were limited in what they could do to investigate sexual assault allegations…
Spy agency won’t release its TikTok advice to Ottawa, urges caution online
OTTAWA — The Canadian Security Intelligence Service isn’t disclosing the advice it gave the federal…
MPs reject bill to close U.S. loophole for arms exports, with some Liberal dissent
OTTAWA — MPs voted Wednesday to reject a bill that sought to close a loophole…
What is a strategic oil reserve and does Canada have one?
CALGARY — The war raging in the Middle East has jolted global energy markets, prompting…
Swifties could get Vancouver concert refunds after deal with StubHub on ticketing
VICTORIA — People who purchased tickets for Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vancouver through a resale…
Gun control groups ‘disappointed’ by lack of information on Tumbler Ridge firearms
OTTAWA — Five gun control advocacy groups have told the RCMP they’re “alarmed and disappointed”…
Ottawa earmarks $10 million to help protect Jewish institutions after gunfire attacks
OTTAWA — The federal government is earmarking $10 million to help Jewish communities bolster security…
Idlout says she felt she was ‘betraying’ her constituents by staying with NDP
OTTAWA — Nunavut MP Lori Idlout said Wednesday feedback from constituents calling on her to…
Carney inching closer to majority with NDP floor-crossing ahead of byelections
OTTAWA — Nunavut MP Lori Idlout’s decision to quit the NDP caucus to join the…