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Canada, U.S. embassies scramble after threat of Russian air strike in Kyiv
OTTAWA — The Canadian and American embassies in Ukraine were closed to the public on…
B.C. Lions fire head coach and co-GM Rick Campbell as part of sweeping changes
VANCOUVER — Change swept through the B.C. Lions on Wednesday as the club fired head…
All premiers aligned on push for Canada to have bilateral trade deal with U.S.: Ford
TORONTO — All 13 provincial and territorial premiers are aligned on a push for the…
Randy Boissonnault leaves Liberal cabinet after shifting Indigenous identity claims
OTTAWA — Randy Boissonnault is leaving his post as employment minister in Prime Minister Justin…
Coroner’s inquest into 2016 death of Ottawa man hears from ex-cop involved in arrest
A former police officer involved in the violent arrest of an Ottawa man who later…
Finnish star Ronja Savolainen wants to make an impact with Ottawa Charge
MONTREAL — Finnish star Ronja Savolainen wants her opponents to fear driving the net when…
Trudeau expected to announce temporary GST break on some items, NDP says
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce on Thursday a temporary GST…
Border agency detained dozens of ‘forced labour’ cargo shipments. Now it’s being sued
VANCOUVER — Canada’s border agency says it has detained about 50 shipments of cargo over…
Liberals plan to give $250 cheques to millions of Canadians, cut GST over holidays
OTTAWA — The Liberal government is planning to give Canadians a tax break over the…
Next U.S. ambassador Hoekstra ‘easier to do business’ with: former envoy
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly welcomed president-elect Donald Trump’s pick for the next…
Climate protesters arrested outside Pierre Poilievre’s official residence in Ottawa
OTTAWA — Ottawa police say two people were arrested this morning after an “unlawful” demonstration…
Canadian basketball player Chad Posthumus dead at 33 after brain aneurysm
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg and Canadian basketball communities are mourning after Chad Posthumus, a founding…
Consul general reiterates he had no influence on $9M Manhattan condo purchase
OTTAWA — Canada’s consul general in New York doubled-down Thursday on his past claim that…
Tense cross-examination of former cop at inquest into 2016 death of Ottawa man
A former police officer involved in the case of an Ottawa man who died after…
CPL’s York United FC promotes assistant coach Mauro Eustaquio to head coach
TORONTO — After scouring resumes from home and abroad, York United FC opted to promote…
Liberal MP accuses opposition MPs of wasting time on another Boissonnault probe
OTTAWA — A Liberal MP says his committee colleagues are wasting time by launching a…
No evidence linking Modi to criminal activity in Canada: national security adviser
OTTAWA — A senior official says the Canadian government is not aware of any evidence…
Calgary defenceman MacKenzie Weegar a standout as Flames edge New York Rangers 3-2
CALGARY — Jonathan Huberdeau lobbied for teammate MacKenzie Weegar’s inclusion on Canada’s team for the…
In the news today: Halifax forum starts amid wars, uncertainty
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Meta fights CRTC, refuses to publicly release info on news blocking measures
OTTAWA — Meta is refusing to publicly disclose information that could determine whether it is…
Pat King found guilty of mischief for role in ‘Freedom Convoy’
OTTAWA — Pat King, one of the most prominent figures of the 2022 “Freedom Convoy”…
Halifax security forum: United States senator questions Canada’s military spending
HALIFAX — An influential United States Republican senator delivered some blunt criticism of Canada’s military…
Canada ordered to address Jordan’s Principle backlog, find new solutions
OTTAWA — The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has ordered Canada to address a backlog of…
Police officer acquitted in 2016 death of Ottawa man describes punches as distraction
A police officer who was found not guilty of manslaughter in the 2016 death of…