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Ottawa remains opposed to acquiring nuclear weapons, minister says
OTTAWA — Canada has “absolutely no intention” of acquiring nuclear weapons, Defence Minister David McGuinty…
NDP MPP jumps to federal Liberals as Liberal MP eyes provincial seat and leadership
The resignation of longtime MP Bill Blair has triggered a potential round of political musical…
Transport minister will ‘not interfere’ with plane certification despite Trump threat
MONTREAL — Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon says he will not interfere with the work of…
Three junior hockey players mourned after crash in southern Alberta
STAVELY — Prime Minister Mark Carney joined members across the hockey community Tuesday in offering…
Former PM Harper says he did not sign Alberta separation petition
OTTAWA — Former prime minister Stephen Harper said he has not signed a petition seeking…
In the news today: Canadian Syria trial, Hockey player deaths, Super Bowl tinderbox
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canadian who says he was tortured in Syria wants court to force Ottawa’s hand
OTTAWA — A Canadian man who says he has been tortured in Syria is asking…
NHL roundup: Zucker scores the winner as surging Sabres pounce on Panthers 5-3
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Jason Zucker broke a 3-3 tie on a power play at…
Activists urge RCMP to solicit evidence of Canadians involved in Iran atrocities
OTTAWA — As mass protests in Iran raise hopes that the regime in Tehran might…
‘It’s our livelihood’: Rural Ontario town worries as Ottawa plans military radar site
The first sign that something was afoot in the rural Ontario community of Clearview came…
Giroux’s late goal lifts surging Senators past Penguins 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Claude Giroux scored with just over five minutes remaining in the third…
From southern India to Canada’s far north: New archbishop serves Indigenous Catholics
As a teenager in southern India, Susai Jesu led 4:30 a.m. prayer services in his…
B.C. minister is ‘cautiously optimistic’ Ottawa will help after Fraser Valley floods
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s emergencies minister says she’s cautiously optimistic about securing federal funding to…
Veteran defensive lineman Dylan Wynn agrees in principle to deal with Redblacks
The Ottawa Redblacks agreed in principle to a contract with American defensive lineman Dylan Wynn…
Three foreign nationals arrested by extortion patrol are charged in B.C. shooting
SURREY — Police in Surrey, B.C., say three men arrested on Sunday by officers on…
Carney names Bill Blair next envoy to U.K., taps security adviser Drouin for France
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is appointing his national security adviser and a former…
Ottawa’s plan for GST relief set to cost $12.4 billion over 6 years, PBO says
OTTAWA — The government’s budget watchdog said Monday it expects the federal government’s plan to…
‘We’re not defined by our past’: Expectations high as Vancouver FC kicks off season
Vancouver FC are beginning their 2026 campaign with a monumental task — slaying a giant.…
Canadians sitting on $2 billion in uncashed federal cheques: documents
OTTAWA — Canadians have left more than $2 billion on the table by not cashing…
From southern India to Canada’s far north: New archbishop serves Indigenous Catholics
As a teenager in southern India, Susai Jesu led 4:30 a.m. prayer services in his…
No shortage of agreements in principle with CFL negotiation window opening
TORONTO — The CFL’s free-agency process opened with quite a bang Sunday. The CFL negotiation…
Aho’s overtime goal lifts Hurricanes to 3-2 win over Kings
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sebastian Aho scored early in overtime to lead the Carolina Hurricanes…
Conservatives, Poilievre seek to carry convention momentum back into Parliament
OTTAWA — Political analysts say the federal Conservatives and leader Pierre Poilievre have momentum coming…
Animated series profiles brave women, including Canada’s first Black female lawyer
EDMONTON — Jo-Anne Henry says her mother never described herself as a rebel. “I don’t…