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Ottawa launches national aerial firefighting fleet for 2026 wildfire season
OTTAWA — The federal government has set up Canada’s first-ever reserve of firefighting aircraft to…
Grave of Canadian soldier from First World War identified in cemetery in France
OTTAWA — The Department of National Defence says it has confirmed that a previously unidentified…
Three flotilla activists detained in Israel arrive back in Vancouver
RICHMOND — Three activists whose Gaza-bound aid flotilla was intercepted in international waters by Israeli…
In the news today: Parliament returns, Western premiers meet, N.S. care workers rally
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Cocktail of pills, caffeine and fire retardant put B.C. chinook salmon at risk: study
British Columbia researchers found more than 200 contaminants in water and chinook salmon tissue samples…
Experts explain how Indigenous rights are a major hurdle for Alberta secession
EDMONTON — Political scientists say Indigenous treaty rights represent a significant legal hurdle for separatists…
Two charged after human remains of infant found in Halifax search
HALIFAX — Two people have been charged after Halifax police say a missing newborn was…
India sending trade delegation billed as ‘largest ever’ to Canada this week
A delegation from India, which Canada’s government is billing as the largest ever, will arrive…
Carney welcomes World Cup to Ottawa as Canada prepares to host matches next month
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney may have been the first Canadian to ever hoist…
Toronto police share updated photo, new website in search for missing teen girl
Toronto police have released an updated photo and a new website as part of their…
Newfoundland man found guilty of killing his estranged wife in 2016
ST. JOHN’S — A jury in western Newfoundland has found Dean Penney guilty of first-degree…
Carney going to New York this week to meet with business leaders, court investment
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is going to New York City on Wednesday and…
Western Canadian premiers set to meet in Alberta as province grapples with separatism
Premiers from Western Canada and the northern territories are set to gather in Alberta to…
Americans are looking back centuries to find Canadian ancestors — and citizenship
Cody Sibley was born and raised in Louisiana, but he always felt his family shared…
Best of times, worst of times: Montreal clinic cares for pregnant women with cancer
MONTREAL — On May 15, 2024, Habalet Andrée Loblegnon learned she was pregnant for the…
Canadians from Gaza flotilla return to Canada after detainment by Israeli forces
Some of the12 Canadians who were part of a flotilla attempting to break Israel’s naval…
‘This country cannot be broken:’ Campaign to keep Alberta in Canada launches
EDMONTON — Hundreds of people in red-and-white clothing waved Canadian flags, cheered as honking cars…
Montreal sex workers march for stronger labour rights on F1 weekend
MONTREAL — A group of sex workers and their supporters marched through downtown Montreal on…
China’s foreign minister to visit Canada next week for first time in 10 years
VANCOUVER — China’s foreign minister will visit Canada next week to meet with his Canadian…
New U.S. green card policy could impact Canadians seeking permanent residency: lawyer
A new U.S. policy requiring most foreigners to apply for green cards from their home…
As permafrost thaws, some headwaters in Canada’s North turn orange and toxic: study
Ancient bedrock exposed by disappearing permafrost is releasing toxic metals into Canada’s northern rivers, a…
Quebec Premier Fréchette won’t rule out exceeding $250M spending pot
LÉVIS — Premier Christine Fréchette defended her spending promises on Saturday, despite a warning from…
Runny nose? Itchy? Experts say seasonal allergies worsening due to increase in pollen
A group of Canadian researchers says the amount of powdery pollen released by plants during…
Pentagon gave Canada classified paper detailing defence priorities
WASHINGTON — A high-ranking U.S. defence official says the Pentagon gave Ottawa a classified paper…