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Cargo container removal begins on sinking barge off B.C.’s central coast
BELLA BELLA — A British Columbia First Nation says a barge sinking in waters along…
Child advocates urge government to bring back online harms legislation
OTTAWA — The dangers children face online constitute a national emergency, a coalition of child…
Conservatives plan to try and amend asylum system rules in border security bill
OTTAWA — Conservative immigration critic Michelle Rempel Garner said Thursday she plans to try and…
Fired Quebec Liberal chief of staff sends legal letter to former employer
QUÉBEC — A former Quebec Liberal Party chief of staff has sent a legal letter…
Supreme Court of Canada to look at request for religious records through B.C. law
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to hear a case about applications…
Fact File: Video spreads fake story about John Deere exiting Canada
Rumours that farming equipment giant John Deere is leaving Canada spread this week on social…
Carney signs UAE investment pact, launches trade talks during Abu Dhabi visit
ABU DHABI — Prime Minister Mark Carney signed an investment-protection agreement Thursday with the United…
Advocates disappointed budget offered no funding for IVF, despite campaign pledge
OTTAWA — Fertility advocates say they’re disappointed the Liberal government did not make good on…
In the news today: PM aims for trade and investment in UAE, AI tech bubble to burst?
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Ending tanker ban risks billions, B.C. minister says; Liberal MPs say consent needed
British Columbia’s jobs minister says ending a tanker ban on the province’s northern coast to…
Seven Canadians charged in U.S. drug probe linked to ex-Olympian
WASHINGTON — Seven Canadians have been arrested for extradition to the United States in connection…
New trade deal to chop red tape, knock down trade barriers across Canada
VICTORIA — Trade of tens of thousands of goods across Canada’s 14 jurisdictions will soon…
Airport security firm sues Canada for $420 million after failed contract bid
TORONTO — A multinational security firm that used to provide screening services at airports in…
Carney visits Abu Dhabi as alarm grows over possible UAE role in Sudan’s civil war
ABU DHABI — Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived Wednesday in Abu Dhabi to seek more…
Climate activists award Canada satirical ‘fossil of the day’ title at COP30
OTTAWA — Canada’s reputation as a global climate leader took a hit Tuesday when it…
Watchdog calls for changes to how justice system treats sexual violence survivors
OTTAWA — The federal ombudsperson for victims of crime is calling for reforms to improve…
Group sues Quebec City for cancelling July show of U.S. Christian singer Sean Feucht
A group associated with the American Christian singer Sean Feucht is suing Quebec City’s municipal…
Senators amend legislation to make it easier to pass on First Nations status
OTTAWA — Senators have passed sweeping amendments to a bill that would simplify the transfer…
Will Newfoundland energy deal be finalized? ‘Good question,’ says Hydro-Québec chief
MONTREAL — Hydro-Québec’s chief executive says she is confident a draft energy deal with Newfoundland…
RCMP says B.C. ostrich farm investigations continue, charges neither laid nor stayed
RCMP say investigations are ongoing in relation to their enforcement operation at a British Columbia…
B.C.-incorporated cryptocurrency firm appeals record $176 million Fintrac penalty
TORONTO — A cryptocurrency firm incorporated in British Columbia is appealing a $176 million penalty…
P.E.I. man faces first terror charges in Atlantic, for allegedly 3D-printing firearms
CHARLOTTETOWN — A man in Prince Edward Island is facing terrorism charges for allegedly making…
Loaded barge bound for Seattle sinking off central B.C. coast
A barge carrying numerous cargo containers is sinking in the waters off British Columbia’s central…
Quebec Liberal leader calls for external investigation into report on cash for votes
MONTREAL — Pablo Rodriguez is facing his biggest crisis since becoming leader of the Quebec…