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Montreal fans brace for decisive playoff clash as Canadiens face winner-take-all game
MONTREAL — Montreal is bracing for a defining night of hockey, and for many fans,…
Credit agency says surging global oil prices will help N.L.’s bottom line
ST. JOHN’S — One of the world’s largest credit rating agencies says surging global energy…
Non-profit, union wary of federal plan to amend food inspection, pest control acts
OTTAWA — A non-profit says it’s concerned about the government’s plan to amend food safety…
Senator says growing list of vacancies signals ‘the end of an era’ for independence
OTTAWA — Senators say they’re concerned about the growing list of vacancies in the upper…
Carney’s trip to Armenia happening as Ottawa’s foreign policy aims shift, expert says
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is on his way to Armenia for a visit…
Peter Gabriel recounts 1983 rescue as plan to reduce Vancouver lifeguards is reversed
VANCOUVER — A plan to cut lifeguards at Vancouver beaches has been reversed but not…
Rally held outside N.S. RCMP detachment to demand answers about two missing children
STELLARTON — Under a cloudless sky in central Nova Scotia, about 50 people gathered outside…
‘Who we are’: Albertans remember Fort McMurray wildfire 10 years later
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FORT MCMURRAY — Rob Rice says many residents of Fort McMurray, Alta., still can’t stand…
Poverty rate holds steady at 11%, well above 2020 levels: StatCan
The country’s poverty rate barely budged in 2024, remaining well above 2020 levels with more…
Dr. Doug Ford: Ontario premier receives honorary degree from U.S. university
Ontario Premier Doug Ford received an honorary doctorate from a U.S. university on Saturday. Ford…
Funeral service for Ontario Provincial Police officer killed in crash while on duty
A police funeral service for Ontario Provincial Police Sergeant Brandon Malcolm is set for the…
Carney says his stance on Iran war shifted as Trump’s goals ‘evolved’
OTTAWA — Canada’s initial position supporting Washington’s war in Iran shifted over the subsequent days…
Canada looking to wrap a trio of trade deals this year: minister
OTTAWA — Canada’s international trade minister says the government is looking to sign three major…
Father charged with killing son, 5, daughter, 3, found in vehicle in Calgary
CALGARY — Police laid murder charges Friday against a Calgary father a day after he…
Canada won’t use energy, critical minerals as ‘leverage’ in trade talks: PM
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will not use energy or critical minerals…
Hearing into Myles Gray’s death delayed again until fall, 11 years after death
VANCOUVER — The long-anticipated public hearing into the police-involved death of Myles Gray in 2015…
Minister says Liberals want committees ‘open’ after Tories accuse them of secrecy
OTTAWA — As the Conservatives accuse the government of abusing its new-found majority powers, government…
Two Canadians on Gaza flotilla intercepted by Israel have been released: organizer
A spokesperson for a group trying to break the Israeli navy blockade of Gaza to…
Owner says Gary the African serval will suffer under B.C. exotic cat ban
LANGLEY — As he curls up on a couch beside his owner, it’s easy to…
Feds to hike max fine for airlines abusing passenger protection regulations to $1M
OTTAWA — The federal government plans to quadruple to $1 million the maximum fine for…
B.C.’s legislature looks into changes as MLA avoids censure after using Nazi slogan
VICTORIA — Politicians in B.C.’s legislature say they are looking into whether they can close…
Health Canada approves 2nd generic version of Ozempic — and it’s Canadian
TORONTO — Health Canada has approved the second generic version of brand-name Ozempic, this one…
Canada Soccer receiving $9.8M from Ottawa for national training centre project
OTTAWA — Canada Soccer’s plan to build a national training centre has received a major…
Alberta oil pipeline is ‘more likely than not’ Carney says
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says a new oil pipeline out of Alberta is…