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In the news today: Foreign aid transparency, Quebec chopper crash victims found
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…

Quebec premier offers condolences after all victims recovered from helicopter crash
MONTRÉAL — Quebec’s premier offered his condolences on Thursday to the victims of an air…

Canada brings seven citizens out of Israel, West Bank as most find their own way out
OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says it brought just seven Canadians out of Israel and…

Just for Laughs founder says three women in sex-assault civil trial were consenting
MONTRÉAL — Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon testified Wednesday that he had consensual relations…

Senator Patrick Brazeau collapses in chamber, staff say he appears to be recovering
OTTAWA — Sen. Patrick Brazeau is said to be recovering after collapsing on the Senate…

Western Canada glaciers melting twice as fast as in previous decade, research says
Researchers say some glaciers in Western Canada and the United States lost 12 per cent…

From railways to minerals: seven takeaways from Canada’s new NATO spending pledge
THE HAGUE — Canada and its NATO allies agreed Wednesday to substantially hike their defence…

B.C. Appeal Court upholds US$30M fraud judgment against West Vancouver man
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Court of Appeal has upheld a US$30 million court judgment against…

National data shows overdose deaths dropped in 2024 but still higher than pre-pandemic
TORONTO — National health data released Wednesday shows overdose deaths in Canada dropped in 2024…

No evidence federal election was affected by foreign interference, commissioner says
OTTAWA — Canada’s elections commissioner said Wednesday she has no evidence to suggest the federal…

This year’s Fête nationale was hottest June day on record in Montreal
MONTREAL — Tuesday’s Fête nationale holiday was the hottest June day in Montreal since records…

Canada issues deportation orders, cancels visas for Iranian regime members
OTTAWA — Three people have been found ineligible to remain in Canada in recent years…

Montreal asking rents up nearly 71% in six years, according to Statistics Canada
MONTREAL — A new Statistics Canada report says asking rent in Montreal has risen by…

Former B.C. finance minister says Conservative nomination process needs examination
OTTAWA — A longtime B.C. MLA who was barred from running for the Conservative party…

Google urges CRTC to use restraint with Online Streaming Act
OTTAWA — Google asked the federal broadcast regulator Wednesday to exercise caution and restraint in…