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Fall legislative sitting scrapped in B.C. as Speaker Chouhan confirmed to serve again
VICTORIA — There won’t be a sitting of the British Columbia legislature this fall as…
Trump nominates Marty Makary, a critic of some COVID-19 health measures, to lead the FDA
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Friday nominated Dr. Marty Makary to lead the…
Trump taps a Fox News personality, a surgeon and a former Congressman to lead public health agencies
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Friday nominated Dr. Marty Makary to lead the…
First Canadian case of more severe mpox strain confirmed in Manitoba
OTTAWA — The Public Health Agency of Canada has confirmed the country’s first case of…
Vancouver police say woman’s death considered a homicide, man also injured
VANCOUVER — Police say they are investigating a homicide involving the death of a woman.…
Long-awaited carbon rebate for businesses being sent earlier than promised
OTTAWA — About 600,000 small businesses will start receiving their long-awaited federal carbon rebates today.…
Alberta NDP concerned postal strike plan could hinder upcoming byelection
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Alberta’s Opposition NDP says a decision not to mail out voter registration…
Quick quotes: How Canada is reacting to Trump’s threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff
OTTAWA — Here’s how notable Canadian politicians and business groups are reacting to U.S. president-elect’s…
B.C. police watchdog investigating death of man driving suspected stolen vehicle
NAKUSP, B.C. — British Columbia’s police watchdog is investigating the death of a man who…
Here is the latest on the Nova Scotia provincial election
The Progressive Conservatives have won a second consecutive majority government in Nova Scotia. Here’s the…
Not a moment to ‘squabble,’ Freeland says after premiers’ meeting on Trump tariffs
OTTAWA — Unity among provinces and the federal government is critical in the face of…
After record-breaking warmth, winter to ‘salvage its reputation’: Weather Network
Canada’s warmest winter on record is unlikely to make a repeat performance this year, The…
Border Patrol trains more chaplains as the job and polarizing immigration debate rattle agents
DANIA BEACH, Florida (AP) — As immigration remains a hotly contested priority for the Trump…
Minnesota Frost rookie Claire Thompson trades stethoscope for hockey stick to resume playing career
It didn’t take long for Claire Thompson’s Minnesota Frost teammates to conjure up a nickname…
Border Patrol trains more chaplains as the job and polarizing immigration debate rattle agents
DANIA BEACH, Florida (AP) — As immigration remains a hotly contested priority for the Trump…
Storm expected to bring up to 50 cm of snow to B.C.’s north coast
VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for British Columbia’s north coast,…
Alouettes sign quarterback Davis Alexander to three-year contract
MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes have signed quarterback Davis Alexander to a three-year contract, a…
RCMP investigating death of Edmonton man after mixed martial arts fight
EDMONTON — Mounties in Alberta are investigating the death of a fighter following a mixed…
B.C. Premier Eby says U.S. tariffs would be ‘devastating’ for forest industry
A 25-per-cent U.S. tariff on Canadian goods would be “devastating” for the province’s lumber and…
In the news today : Liberals’ GST break expected to pass today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Supreme Court of Canada declines to hear appeal from former fashion mogul Nygard
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear an appeal from former fashion…
No ‘Taylgate’ party for Vancouver, with BC Place to be fenced off for Swift shows
VANCOUVER — Ticketless Taylor Swift fans hoping for a “Taylgate” party in Vancouver are out…
Future of Sport in Canada commissioner invites more voices to consultations
CALGARY — The woman at the helm of the Future of Sport in Canada Commission…
Manitoba government plans to explore ways to support local media outlets
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is planning to look for ways to support local journalism,…