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B.C. public workers’ strike expands to liquor, cannabis distribution warehouses
DELTA — Liquor and cannabis warehouses in British Columbia are now behind picket lines as…
Advocates call for quotas, reform to boost number of women in Parliament
OTTAWA — Canada’s international ranking on gender parity in politics has plummeted over the past…
Montreal transit strike begins, could disrupt service for two weeks
MONTREAL — A transit strike kicked off Monday morning that could disrupt bus and subway…
Fact File: Fake stories about hockey stars tied to foreign clickbait network
A new NHL season is just around the corner, but hockey fans looking for updates…
Ontario wants return of mandatory minimum sentences, ‘three-strikes’ bail rule
Ontario is asking Ottawa for a series of specific measures to tighten bail and sentencing…
In the news today: Carney to meet other leaders at United Nations
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Montreal says new housing fund will help create 6,300 non-market units in 10 years
MONTREAL — A Montreal homeless shelter says it’s nearly doubling the number of apartments it…
Supreme Court considering $2-million dispute between Kanesatake and Quebec lawyer
MONTREAL — Canada’s top court is currently weighing a $2-million dispute that has embroiled a…
Canada, major fossil-fuel producers widen gap between output and climate targets: report
Canada and other major fossil fuel-producing countries are derailing the world’s chance to hit key…
Quebec premier promises new legislation inspired by federal major projects law
MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault says his government will table new legislation to speed…
Carney announces Canada officially recognizes a Palestinian state
NEW YORK — Prime Minister Mark Carney formally announced that Canada will recognize a Palestinian…
U.S. right-wing commentator offers to house B.C. ostriches facing cull order
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA — An ostrich farm in British Columbia’s Interior whose birds face a…
Canadian recognition of Palestinian state greeted with cheers, dismay
OTTAWA — Canada’s formal recognition of a Palestinian state drew applause from longtime advocates of…
B.C. First Nation investigates sturgeon deaths, with plan to track drifting carcasses
TSAWWASSEN — It took four people to haul the carcass of a sturgeon off the…
Navy still struggling to fill recruitment gaps throughout the service: vice-admiral
OTTAWA — Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee says the Royal Canadian Navy is “not out of the…
‘Draw the Line’ rallies across Canada challenge elements of Carney’s agenda
TORONTO — Canadians in several major cities demonstrated Saturday against elements of the Liberal government’s…
Fugitive who allegedly helped inmate escape B.C. jail arrested in Spain, police say
SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Police say a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for his…
Lac-Mégantic rail bypass to be assessed by transportation agency
MONTREAL — A long-awaited rail project to bypass the town of Lac-Mégantic, Que., is one…
RCMP arrest 16 people trying to cross Canada-U.S. border into Quebec
MONTREAL — The RCMP have arrested 16 people attempting to cross the border into Canada…
Champagne tries to sell Europe on Canadian energy, critical mineral exports
OTTAWA — Canada’s finance minister says the country could be a “supplier of choice” for…
Quebec strips Abbé Pierre of National Order of Quebec after sex-assault allegations
MONTREAL — The Quebec government has stripped French priest Abbé Pierre of the National Order…
Jewish groups, antisemitism envoy urge politicians not to use hate to score points
OTTAWA — After an outgoing federal envoy denounced some politicians for using antisemitism as a…
Carney to attend United Nations General Assembly at pivotal time for the institution
WASHINGTON — Mark Carney is set to attend the United Nations General Assembly for the…
Carney’s pledge to trim public service through attrition is ‘misleading’: union
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s promise to cut the public service through attrition is…