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The Latest: Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils his new cabinet at Rideau Hall
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new cabinet was sworn in at Rideau Hall in…
Mark Carney’s cabinet has taken shape. Here are some of the highlights
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled his 28-member cabinet and it’s a mix…
Second dead grey whale washes ashore in B.C. in less than a week
A second dead grey whale has washed ashore in British Columbia in less than a…
Here are the newcomers, familiar faces in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s inner circle
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced his new cabinet. Here is the list…
Bloc member who lost by 1 vote considers ‘all options’ after report of ballot problem
MONTREAL — The Bloc Québécois candidate for the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne says she’s considering…
Parkland-Sunoco deal comes amid fraught U.S.-Canada relations, resource nationalism
CALGARY — Ottawa is weighing the proposed takeover of Calgary-based Parkland Corp. by American fuel…
Key portfolios for business community to watch as Carney’s cabinet sworn in
Canada’s business community will be monitoring files across various portfolios after Tuesday’s swearing-in of Prime…
Eby warns against jumping to conclusions about Lapu Lapu suspect’s care before attack
British Columbia Premier David Eby said there’s a disconnect between what health authorities say about…
In the news today: PM Mark Carney to shuffle cabinet today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Steven Guilbeault to remain in cabinet: source
OTTAWA — Canadian Culture and Identity Minister Steven Guilbeault is among those names that will…
Eby’s bill to speed up B.C. projects risks alienating NDP supporters, expert says
VICTORIA — B.C. Premier David Eby is “marching the province toward a confrontation” in which…
AFN chief calls for review of natural resource deals amid talk of Alberta separation
EDMONTON — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling for a…
Manitoba committee to study support for journalism could be running by summer
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is aiming to have an all-party committee on journalism up…
B.C. pharmacists sanctioned over opioid-dispensing practices file court challenges
VANCOUVER — Two Vancouver pharmacists facing sanctions for alleged improper opioid-dispensing practices are taking the…
B.C.’s low snowpack, melt signal drought, raising concern for hydro power
VANCOUVER — Drier, warmer weather in much of British Columbia last month has contributed to…
Nova Scotia RCMP were searching for vehicle before deadly weekend crash
HANTSPORT — Nova Scotia RCMP were searching for a possible impaired driver in a vehicle…
What to know about the Menendez brothers’ bid for freedom
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The district attorney of Los Angeles County has recommended resentencing for…
Montreal woman dies from injuries after being struck by falling tree branch
MONTREAL — Quebec’s coroner’s office says a 76-year-old woman who was struck by a falling…
Ontario and Manitoba ink deal to boost interprovincial trade
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew signed an agreement Wednesday…
Nine new restaurants nab Michelin stars as guide expands into Quebec
The Michelin Guide’s first foray into Quebec has netted nine restaurants prestigious stars and cemented…
Quebec lends forest fire teams to battle Saskatchewan and Ontario blazes
QUÉBEC — Quebec’s forest fire prevention agency says it is sending reinforcements to Ontario and…
MedicAlert introducing technology that will allow 911 dispatchers to access records
MONTREAL — MedicAlert bracelets are well known to most Canadians — a distinctive piece of…
TRENDING NOW: Scuba diver annoys little fish
This little fish just wants to keep his home tidy but along comes a scuba…
B.C., federal government support dredging Vancouver’s Burrard Inlet, others opposed
British Columbia’s energy minister is backing plans to dredge and deepen Vancouver’s Burrard Inlet to…