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As governments pour billions into new affordable housing, existing units in disrepair
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MONTREAL — Mercedes Rodriguez says she and her seven kids struggle to sleep at night…
Watchdog raps intelligence service over lack of reporting on possibly illegal acts
OTTAWA — The Canadian Security Intelligence Service may have run afoul of the law when…
Too much English on Quebec government websites, says French-language commissioner
MONTREAL — Many of Quebec’s largest government agencies continue to operate bilingual websites despite stricter…
Fact File: Claims higher ethanol fuel blends damage cars exaggerated, expert says
When the United States allowed the widespread sale of gasoline with increased ethanol content at…
As World Cup nears, intelligence agency warns of increased human trafficking risk
OTTAWA — As Canada prepares to host World Cup soccer, the federal financial intelligence agency…
In the news today: Carney visits New York, Human trafficking risk, CPKC strike notice
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Montreal businesses feel effect of Canadiens playoff run on customer traffic
Fans cheer on the Montreal Canadiens ahead of NHL playoff hockey action against the Carolina…
By the numbers: Quebec’s struggles with social housing
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MONTREAL — Nearly one-third of Quebec’s social housing units — roughly 21,500 homes — is…
Canada’s biggest arms expo is booming as Carney prioritizes defence
OTTAWA — Canada’s biggest arms expo is booming as an uncertain geopolitical climate and the…
Transportation Safety Board report details lead-up to fatal B.C. helicopter accident
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VANCOUVER — The Transportation Safety Board has found that a pilot missed important steps on…
Politicians react to Steven Guilbeault’s plan to resign as an MP
OTTAWA — Staunch environmentalist and former Liberal environment minister Steven Guilbeault confirmed Wednesday he will…
‘Going to be alone’: Daughter tells of B.C. murder suspect’s message as mom vanished
KAMLOOPS — The daughter of murder suspect Vitali Stefanski has testified that he left her…
Liberals prepare to lose climate champion as Guilbeault plans to quit Commons
OTTAWA — The resignation of one of the most prominent environmental voices in the Liberal…
Ottawa to amend encryption, metadata elements of contentious lawful access bill
OTTAWA — The federal government will amend its controversial lawful access bill to address concerns…
Quebec legislature members denounce Carney’s comments on Clarity Act
QUÉBEC — Quebec legislature members are coming together to denounce the prime minister’s comment suggesting…
In the shadow of the BC Place, downtown Vancouver braces for World Cup
VANCOUVER — The 30 students attending the Columbia Academy private elementary school in Vancouver often…
NDP leader sees ‘hot summer’ ahead if labour code update affects right to strike
OTTAWA — NDP Leader Avi Lewis is promising a “hot summer” of organized labour action…
German utility to buy one million tonnes of LNG per year from Ksi Lisims project
A German utility has signed a long-term agreement to buy one million tonnes of liquefied…
Chinese foreign minister’s visit to Canada a ‘positive sign’: trade minister
OTTAWA — A planned visit by China’s foreign minister to Canada this week — the…
Montreal’s anti-radicalization centre rebrands in response to shifting mandate
MONTREAL — More than 10 years after it opened to great fanfare, Montreal’s anti-radicalization centre…
Ottawa negotiating purchase of Saab GlobalEye surveillance planes: Carney
OTTAWA — The federal government is entering into contract negotiations with Saab to buy a…
National artificial intelligence strategy to be released next week, Carney says
OTTAWA — The federal government is set to introduce its AI strategy within days —…
Fact File: No evidence Vancouver busing out homeless ahead of World Cup
VANCOUVER — Rumours have spread on social media that homeless people from Vancouver were being…
Olympians, Paralympians honoured on Parliament Hill Wednesday
OTTAWA — Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes were honoured in Ottawa Wednesday. Dozens of athletes…