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In the news today: Ottawa to miss daycare deadline, Atlantic measles vax rate low
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Ottawa Rapid FC players look to make community impact
OTTAWA — Emily Amano remembers going to TD Place to watch her soccer heroes and…
Canada men and women to share rugby sevens stage in California with plenty at stake
Canada’s men and women will share the stage May 3-4 at Dignity Health Sports Park,…
‘Exceptional player’: Senators defenceman Jake Sanderson impresses teammates, coach
OTTAWA — Brady Tkachuk has played seven full NHL seasons. Tim Stutzle is in his…
Montreal Roses FC rides fast start to 3-1 win over Vancouver Rise FC in NSL action
BURNABY — Montreal Roses FC jumped out to a 2-0 edge 14 minutes into the…
Armed Forces members part of alleged terror plot to take over land in Quebec: RCMP
MONTREAL — Two active members of the Canadian Armed Forces are among four people arrested…
Few Canadians are familiar with possible NDP leadership contenders: poll
OTTAWA — A new poll suggests most Canadians are unfamiliar with nine possible NDP leadership…
Trump says he will hit copper imports with 50 per cent tariffs
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will impose a 50 per cent…
Israeli junior minister rejects outside probes of Gaza war
OTTAWA — As Canada escalates its criticism of how Israel is fighting the war in…
Advocacy group says court battle over psilocybin-assisted therapy is a turning point
OTTAWA — A non-profit group that advocates for access to therapy using psychedelic drugs has…
Scientists map recovery for endangered orcas off British Columbia’s coast
A new report from a group of more than 30 experts says a population of…
Transport committee will study BC Ferries’ receiving $1B loan for Chinese ships
OTTAWA — The House of Commons transport committee agreed on Monday to launch a study…
Anand visiting Malaysia, Japan as Carney crafts approach to Indo-Pacific strategy
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is headed off to Japan and Malaysia as…
Chinese surveillance equipment company appeals Ottawa’s shutdown order
OTTAWA — A Chinese maker of surveillance camera systems is appealing a federal government directive…
Politicians overstating benefits of scrapping internal trade barriers: think tank
OTTAWA — The federal government and Canada’s premiers are greatly overselling the benefits of breaking…
Trump delays deadline for trade deals, Canada’s deadline remains in place
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump started sending out letters to governments around the world…
TikTok Canada halts arts sponsorships including with TIFF, Junos as shutdown looms
TORONTO — TikTok says it’s pulling out as a sponsor of several Canadian arts institutions…
In the news today: Evacuation order issued in Kelowna due to wildfire
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Environment group warns against repealing federal electric vehicle mandate
OTTAWA — An environmental think tank is warning the federal government against repealing its electric…
Ex-fighter jet pilot Stephen Fuhr is on a mission to change how we arm the military
OTTAWA — Not that long ago, former air force fighter pilot Stephen Fuhr was just…
Minister planning to table First Nations water bill despite provincial opposition
OTTAWA — The federal minister of Indigenous services says her government plans to reintroduce legislation…
Ottawa talking to metals giant Rio Tinto about liquidity help amid U.S. tariffs
OTTAWA — Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says the federal government is talking to mining and…
Norwegian company has plans for LNG export project in Quebec
MONTREAL — As Canada looks to fast-track major projects that could reduce its dependence on…
Military police investigating Facebook page filled with racism, misogyny
OTTAWA — Military police have reopened an investigation into a Facebook group the Canadian Army’s…