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In the news today: Carney in Japan, Ottawa office space, Stronach trial
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Ottawa office market experts left in the dark over feds’ return-to-work needs
OTTAWA — Ottawa real estate watchers are calling on the federal government to be more…
A search for mental health answers amid the trauma of Tumbler Ridge shootings
The metal-clad portable classrooms are arranged in a semicircle on a snowy sports field at…
Eby says OpenAI’s Altman will apologize to Tumbler Ridge, B.C., in wake of shootings
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has agreed to…
Poilievre says he has reservations about Carney’s suggested fiscal watchdog
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said he has “serious” reservations about Prime Minister Mark…
Coroner says B.C. teen was forced into water by dingoes in Australia
BRISBANE — A young woman from British Columbia drowned when she was attacked by a…
Ottawa accused of preferential treatment with coming rail subsidies for steel, lumber
OTTAWA — The federal government is being accused of creating an uneven playing field in…
Kerry Sim, who killed B.C. teen Reena Virk in 1997, loses parole revocation appeal
The killer of British Columbia teenager Reena Virk has lost an appeal over the cancellation…
Woman who accused Quebec cardinal of sexual misconduct testifies at defamation trial
MONTREAL — The woman being sued for defamation by Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet took the…
B.C. teachers ratify new four-year agreement for 3% annual wage boost
VANCOUVER — The head of British Columbia’s teachers’ union says parents will see better supports…
Canada’s defence chief says allies may help Gulf states bombed by Iran
OTTAWA — Canada’s defence chief Gen. Jennie Carignan said allies are in talks about possibly…
Police used neck restraint on B.C. man who died after altercation: paramedic
VANCOUVER — A paramedic testifying at a public hearing into the 2015 death of Myles…
New coalition targets $100M for Canadian carbon removal projects by 2030
An emerging industry to remove carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere got a boost on…
B.C. Christian charity files court challenge to stave off status revocation by CRA
VANCOUVER — A Vancouver-based Christian charity founded by a wealthy businessman has filed a constitutional…
The little we know about Canadian troops stationed in the Middle East
OTTAWA — The military has provided a breakdown of the number of Canadian troops in…
LeBlanc to meet Trump’s trade czar in Washington on Friday
WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is set to meet President Donald Trump’s trade…
Carney to cap Indo-Pacific trip with Tokyo visit focused on trade, security
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is headed to Japan for a brief visit to…
Canada’s most-wanted fugitive arrested in Montreal for July 2025 murder in Toronto
MONTREAL — The major crimes unit of the Montreal police force has caught Canada’s most-wanted…
Secretary of state says Canada not looking to split submarine contract
OTTAWA — If you didn’t already know about the heated competition to decide who will…
More than 20 states sue over Trump’s worldwide tariffs
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans to realign global trade are facing another legal…
Privacy Commissioner probe finds Loblaw took too long to delete PC Optimum accounts
GATINEAU — An investigation by the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has found that Loblaw took…
Dairy group to seek designated status for ‘Quebec poutine cheese’
MONTREAL — A group representing Quebec’s dairy industry says it’s eyeing a special designation —…
Fact File: What the Musqueam agreements mean for private property owners in B.C.
VANCOUVER — Ottawa this week published details of an agreement recognizing the Musqueam First Nation’s…
What those different versions of the Iranian flag appearing at protests mean
TORONTO — As protests ramp up around the world in response to the U.S.-Israel war…