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Feds are watering down promise to fully scrutinize firearms before sale, group says
OTTAWA — A leading gun-control group is accusing the Liberal government of watering down a…
Canada set to preside over G7 in 2025 — what that means and what’s at stake
OTTAWA — Canada is set to take over the presidency of the G7 in 2025,…
Proline bettor earns nice payout on Canada’s junior loss to Latvia
It’s been a mixed bag for Canada so far at the world junior hockey tournament.…
Possible scenarios that could play out in Ottawa as the Liberal government teeters
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is said to be reflecting on his future over…
Benevides named defensive co-ordinator on new head coach Buck Pierce’s staff
VANCOUVER — Mike Benevides is back as the B.C. Lions defensive co-ordinator. Benevides assumes the…
Manitoba premier says work is underway on measures to fight election interference
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says work is underway on a bill aimed at…
Sweden hangs on for quarterfinal win over Latvia at world junior hockey championship
OTTAWA — David Edstrom’s second-period power-play goal stood as the winner, and Sweden held on…
China slams Canada human-rights criticism as ‘hypocritical farce of double standards’
OTTAWA — China is accusing Canada of hypocrisy for criticizing Beijing’s human-rights record, pointing to…
US routs Switzerland 7-2 in world junior quarterfinals; Czechia eliminates Canada 4-3
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Boston College teammates James Hagens and Ryan Leonard each scored twice…
Former Liberal cabinet minister Marco Mendicino not running in next election
OTTAWA — Marco Mendicino, a former high-ranking cabinet minister in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government,…
‘It sucks’: Canada crashes out of world juniors for second straight year
OTTAWA — Canada was buzzing. The ice was tilted. A dramatic comeback victory felt inevitable.…
Industry minister talks TikTok, Elon Musk and the future of his AI bill
OTTAWA — As the federal government battles TikTok in court over Ottawa’s order to close…
Bob Rae hopeful for UN development goals, despite ‘intractable issues’ worldwide
OTTAWA — Canada is trying to push the world’s nations to stick with the goals…
In the news today: Champagne talks TikTok, Musk and AI bill
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Google sends funds to journalism collective in exchange for Online News Act exemption
Google has sent the $100 million it agreed to pay Canadian news outlets in exchange…
Trudeau attending U.S. relations cabinet committee meeting amid calls for resignation
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took part in a virtual meeting of the Canada-U.S.…
Calgary Wild unveil England’s Lydia Bedford as women’s pro soccer team’s first coach
CALGARY — The chance to return to women’s soccer and on the ground floor of…
Peterman/Gallant advance to mixed doubles curling trials final
LIVERPOOL, N.S. — Rachel Homan and Brendan Bottcher have advanced to the semifinals at the…
Team Einarson adds Karlee Burgess to lineup after her departure from Team Carey
When Shannon Birchard’s knee injury flared up last month, it set in motion a series…
Hockey Canada picks up the pieces after another quarterfinal exit at world junior
OTTAWA — Scott Salmond and the rest of Hockey Canada’s brain trust took their places…
Canada to host five IIHF women’s hockey tournaments in five years
OTTAWA — Canada will host five major international women’s hockey tournaments between 2026 and 2030,…
Pierre Poilievre outlines goals, strategy, key players in Jordan Peterson interview
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre gave a lengthy interview to psychologist and media personality…
Canada pausing applications for parent, grandparent permanent residency sponsorships
OTTAWA — Canada will not accept new parent and grandparent permanent residency sponsorship applications until…
Liberal caucus to meet Wednesday as calls mount for Trudeau to resign
OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau’s Liberal caucus will meet on Wednesday as calls from MPs mount…