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Quebecers descend on Winnipeg for Grey Cup — unwashed jerseys in tow
MONTREAL — Jarrod Dyer Cambridge says he can go another week before washing his Tyson…
Former immigration minister says Canada’s reputation on welcoming refugees is at risk
OTTAWA — Former immigration minister Lloyd Axworthy, a prominent global champion for refugees, said he…
Soraya Martinez Ferrada officially sworn in as mayor of Montreal
MONTREAL — Montreal can develop the ambition to become one of the world’s great metropolises,…
B.C. Human Rights Commissioner says stigmatizing drug use is a violation
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s rights watchdog has criticized the province for stigmatizing people who use…
BCGEU members vote 89 per cent in favour of deal to officially end strike
BURNABY — The British Columbia General Employees’ Union has voted to ratify an agreement with…
‘Deep burial’ for ostriches at B.C. landfill as CFIA completes cull and disposal work
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has completed its “active operations” at the British Columbia ostrich…
A look at the second batch of projects being weighed by the Major Projects Office
Prime Minister Mark Carney has revealed the second batch of potentially “nation-building” infrastructure projects to…
LNG project, mines, hydro dam, power lines among latest major project referrals
TERRACE, B.C. — The federal government announced Thursday the latest list of major building projects…
Ruling in 2026 on high-risk offender status for man in fatal Quebec daycare crash
MONTREAL — A Superior Court judge says he will rule in 2026 on whether to…
B.C. Attorney General ‘deeply disturbed’ by social media giant’s intimate image case
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s Attorney General says she’s “deeply disturbed” that the social media company…
Conservatives demand probe into Ottawa’s loss of $20M in pharmaceutical products
OTTAWA — Conservative health critic Dan Mazier said Thursday he intends to ask for a…
China, Russia spying on governments, businesses in Canada’s Arctic: CSIS director
OTTAWA — Spies from China and Russia have a significant interest in Canada’s Arctic and…
B.C. judge says self-defence can include expelling someone who has outstayed welcome
DUNCAN — A B.C. Supreme Court judge says self-defence rules that allow people to arm…
What is Ksi Lisims LNG, B.C. project being fast tracked by Feds?
TERRACE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — The Ksi Lisims LNG facility in northern British Columbia and…
RCMP in British Columbia help dismantle global cybercrime network
SURREY — Police in British Columbia say they have dismantled a local operation involved in…
BR-Influencers-Politics
OTTAWA — Influencers have more reach on five major social media platforms than either news…
In the news today: Major projects list updated, budget infrastructure plan supported
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Riders’ original Gainer the Gopher reflects on fans, fun and donning a stinky suit
One of Don Hewitt’s core memories from three years as the furry, minuscule mascot of…
Carney’s 1st budget wins support for infrastructure, immigration plans: poll
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney secured broad support from across party lines and provincial…
Canada-U.S. trade negotiations not addressed in Anand’s G7 meeting with Rubio
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE — Top diplomats from the Group of Seven nations gathered in the Niagara region…
Nickel mine, hydroelectric project to be added to major projects list
OTTAWA — The Crawford Nickel Project in Ontario and a hydroelectric project in Nunavut are…
Poilievre says he won’t be changing his leadership style after caucus departures
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre gave a blunt response on Wednesday when asked if…
Bank of Canada mulled later timing for October rate cut, deliberations show
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada’s governing council was on the same page about the…
Navy commander insists Canada should buy unmodified submarines
OTTAWA — Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee said he has made it clear he wants “no changes”…