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In the news today: Canada flights to Mexico, Tumbler Ridge AI, Atlantic Canada storm
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Porter is latest Canadian airline to restart service to Mexico
OTTAWA — Porter Airlines is resuming service to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on Tuesday after suspending…
Rally against federal gun prohibitions, buyback planned for Saturday in Quebec City
OTTAWA — People opposed to the federal government’s firearms ban and compensation program are planning…
‘Horrible war’: Ukrainian eye doctor training in Calgary to better help wounded
CALGARY — Dr. Pavla Ivaniuta remembers the first days of the Russian invasion of Ukraine…
Canadian tourists sheltering in place in Mexico recount burnt-out cars, lines for food
HALIFAX — The streets of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, were eerily quiet a day after fire…
Parti Québécois takes riding of Chicoutimi, continuing byelection win streak
SAGUENAY — The Parti Québécois has won a byelection in the riding of Chicoutimi, less…
Immigration Department helping Canadian military recruit foreign military members
HALIFAX — The head of Canadian Armed Forces says a policy aimed at attracting highly…
Eby says it looks like OpenAI could have prevented ‘horrific’ Tumbler Ridge killings
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said it “looks like” OpenAI had the opportunity…
Liberals accept Conservative budget amendments on ‘regulatory sandboxes’
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals accepted a Conservative proposal Monday to put guardrails around proposed…
Ex-B.C. school trustee to fight $750,000 penalty for ‘insidious’ anti-SOGI campaign
VANCOUVER — A former British Columbia school trustee will be going to court to challenge…
Complainant in Stronach trial breaks into tears as she describes alleged sex assault
TORONTO — Frank Stronach turned into a “different person” inside his hotel suite, growing more…
Canadian Union of Postal Workers set to vote on tentative deals in spring
OTTAWA — The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says its members will hold a ratification…
Quebec government sued after it cancelled Christian event over anti-abortion concerns
QUÉBEC — A Quebec government cabinet minister has taken the stand in a civil case…
Historic Montreal church destroyed by fire; flames spread to adjacent retirement home
MONTREAL — A fire tore through a historic former church in southwestern Montreal early Monday…
Conservatives calling for probe into asylum seekers’ access to health care
OTTAWA — The Conservatives plan to put a motion before the House of Commons on…
Fact File: Viral video of Ghislaine Maxwell in Quebec City made with AI, creator says
A video of someone approaching a woman on a Quebec City street and asking if…
‘We need to act,’ health minister says as Canada seeks feedback on men’s health
OTTAWA — Canada needs to take action to improve the health of men and boys,…
B.C. police release photo of now-deported extortion suspect in appeal for information
SURREY — Police in Surrey, B.C., have released the image of a foreign national suspected…
Carney travelling to India, Australia, Japan on 9-day trade mission
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is travelling to India, Australia and Japan later this…
Canada-Ukraine Foundation calls on feds to match donations as war hits four-year mark
OTTAWA — The Canada-Ukraine Foundation has asked Ottawa to match donations to support humanitarian work…
Kendamil baby formula sold at Costco recalled due to concerns about toxin
TORONTO — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says a baby formula sold online and at…
In the news today: Canadians anxious in Mexico, Conservative probe, tax season begins
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Partial U.S. government shutdown blamed for NEXUS closure at Canadian airports
Canadian airports are warning travellers that NEXUS and Global Entry pre-clearance programs for U.S.-bound flights…
Ottawa launching countrywide survey in buildup toward formal men’s health strategy
OTTAWA — The federal government is taking its first steps toward developing a national men’s…