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In the news: P.M. fundraises in B.C., Polievre speaks for the Tories, Ramadan arrives
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
NDP leadership candidates look to break out from the pack as final debate approaches
OTTAWA — The memberships have been sold, entry fees have been paid and now the…
Misinformation experts warn of dire consequences in online hunt for blame
Disinformation experts say while it’s human nature to seek out more information after a tragedy,…
A B.C. budget few like, with job cuts, higher taxes and increased debt and deficit
VICTORIA — No wonder British Columbia Finance Minister Brenda Bailey thought she was going to…
Poilievre says he’s spoken with Jivani about U.S. trip and MP ‘speaks for himself’
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Tuesday Ontario MP Jamil Jivani does not speak…
African Nova Scotian community, church leaders mourn Rev. Jesse Jackson
HALIFAX — Rev. Jesse Jackson left a lasting impact on Nova Scotia, say leaders of…
Canada’s new top envoy to Washington takes up his post
WASHINGTON — Canada’s new top diplomat in Washington presented his credentials to U.S. President Donald…
Jury hears accused mass killer shot up Winnipeg suite after days on crack, alcohol
WINNIPEG — A man accused of fatally shooting five people in a Winnipeg rooming house…
B.C. budget delays care homes, hospital and cancer facility, student housing
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s budget is hurting the young, the old and cancer patients alike…
Here’s what people are saying about B.C.’s 2026 budget
VICTORIA — Here’s what people are saying about the 2026 British Columbia budget, which delivers…
Poilievre says Conservatives want national unity in face of separation threats
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says his party will fight for a united Canada…
Carney rolls out ‘aggressive’ plan to build up domestic defence sector
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney sent a clear signal through his overtures to the…
Second complainant testifies Frank Stronach groped her in downtown Toronto condo
TORONTO — At dinner, Frank Stronach had felt like a “fatherly mentor” but things changed…
Availability of desk space unclear as feds boost in-office time for public servants
OTTAWA — Federal public service unions and workers are warning there isn’t enough office space…
By the numbers as British Columbia releases its 2026 budget
VICTORIA — Here are some of the key figures in British Columbia’s 2026 budget, delivered…
Tax hike, record deficit and public sector cuts among B.C. budget highlights
VICTORIA — Here are some highlights from British Columbia’s 2026 budget, which Finance Minister Brenda…
PM Carney meets ex-Liberal MP in Terrebonne after Supreme Court overturns election
TERREBONNE — Residents of the Montreal-area federal riding of Terrebonne said Tuesday that every vote…
Israeli military says more than 1,500 Canadians were serving in its ranks last year
OTTAWA — The Israeli military says more than 1,500 people with Canadian citizenship — soldiers…
Amazon violated labour code with selective pay increase to B.C. workers, board finds
The B.C. Labour Relations Board has found online retail giant Amazon violated the province’s labour…
Canada should work to recruit bilingual health workers, Senate report says
OTTAWA — Many Canadians face barriers to accessing health care in their own language and…
Ottawa kept people on Canada’s no-fly list without ‘necessary grounds’: spy watchdog
OTTAWA — A new report from the national spy watchdog says the federal government kept…
B.C. police watchdog to determine whether to investigate Tumbler Ridge shooting
British Columbia’s police watchdog is taking steps to determine if it will launch an investigation…
Stuck cars, treacherous roads as snowstorm grips Prairies
EDMONTON — Old Man Winter made a nasty comeback across the Prairies on Tuesday, with…
Former CBC bureau chief Elly Alboim, 78, remembered for his lasting mark on politics
OTTAWA — Longtime CBC News parliamentary bureau chief and Carleton University journalism professor Elly Alboim,…