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B.C. man’s injuries after police altercation ‘looked like a hanging’: hearing told
VANCOUVER — Myles Gray had injuries that “looked like a hanging” when he died following…
Festival celebrates Indigenous cultures through art forms once banned
VANCOUVER — Clad in colourful regalia and intricate masks, the Dancers of Damelahamid perform an…
Defence to seek directed verdict on two charges in Frank Stronach sex assault case
TORONTO — The lawyer representing Frank Stronach says she plans to seek a directed verdict…
How Canada’s position on the Iran war has evolved throughout the week
OTTAWA — Canada’s position on the war in Iran has been from the outset one…
Foreign Affairs Minister Anand says NATO must turn its focus to the North
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand touted Canada’s new commitment to defence spending and…
Appeal Court tosses case brought by B.C. health executive fired for vaccine refusal
VANCOUVER — The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed a bid by a fired B.C.…
Poilievre pitches Germany on Canada as reliable LNG supplier in Berlin speech
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre on Wednesday pitched Canada to a German audience as…
MAID applicants should have more mental health support, says Quebec coroner
MONTREAL — A Quebec coroner is calling for better mental health support and resources for…
Economic uncertainty must not become financial market instability: Macklem
OTTAWA — The head of the Bank of Canada warns new players in global debt…
Carney supports U.S. strikes on Iran ‘with regret’ — what are other leaders saying?
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday Canada supports U.S. and Israeli strikes on…
Quebec will soon allow retail stores to close late on weekends, but some not enthused
MONTREAL — Every Saturday and Sunday at 5 p.m., Charlie Whitley closes his vintage clothing…
B.C.’s Eby is urging West Coast governors to fall in line with daylight time change
VICTORIA — British Columbia is urging U.S. states along the West Coast to fall in…
Daughter of Canadian woman killed in Dominican bus crash left in dark on dad’s condition
The daughter of a Canadian woman killed in a bus crash in the Dominican Republic…
Fact File: Claim that Toyota is moving U.S. plant to Canada is false, company says
Social media posts last month claimed Toyota had decided to move an auto manufacturing plant…
Moms describe being trapped in a cycle of anguish when a loved one faces mental health crises
TORONTO — Nancy Saunders says her son Ben Brennan accomplished so much in his short…
In the news: Ottawa hosting defence conference, Canada-India energy deal earns kudos
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Green energy orgs applaud Canada-India agreements on renewables
OTTAWA — Some of Canada’s renewable energy organizations are applauding commitments Ottawa signed with India…
Mother urges Canada to swiftly repatriate her son after reported transfer to Iraq
OTTAWA — The mother of a Canadian man says she fears for his safety behind…
Immigration could soon account for all of Canada’s population growth: expert
OTTAWA — With Canada’s population growth now essentially flat, the country could be heading toward…
PM Carney: Canada’s support for U.S. striking Iran came ‘with regret’
SYDNEY — Four days after Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada supports the U.S. actions…
Commandant of Canadian Army Command and Staff College removed from post
KINGSTON — The commandant of a Canadian Army college in Ontario has been removed from…
Carney won’t say whether India is engaged in interference, transnational repression
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is refusing to say whether he believes India is…
Carney in Australia to deepen trade and defence ties with ‘natural partner’
SYDNEY — Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Australia, where he says his government is…
Focus on mental health, public safety at inquest into Tumbler Ridge, B.C., deaths
VICTORIA — An inquest into the deaths of nine people in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., will…