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Source: Roughriders agree to contract extension with receiver Johnson
REGINA — KeeSean Johnson is staying put. According to a CFL source, the American receiver…
B.C. mayor says 20 more RCMP officers on the way to boost anti-extortion battle
The mayor of Surrey, B.C., says she’s been told Ottawa will send 20 more RCMP…
‘Borderline friendly’: Premiers of Alberta and B.C. meet with Carney, talk pipeline
OTTAWA — The potential pipeline to the West Coast was one of multiple topics discussed…
Inuit call for a larger role in Canada’s Arctic defence surge
OTTAWA — The leader of the national organization representing Inuit says the federal government must…
Federal money for Arctic projects should go to the territories: N.W.T. premier
OTTAWA — Federal money meant for Arctic projects and programs should go to the territories,…
Ottawa remains open to deal with Meta to restore news to Facebook, Instagram
OTTAWA — Canada continues to be open to a deal to bring news back to…
Food inspection agency to cut more than 1,300 jobs, says union
OTTAWA — The union representing employees at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said staff have…
World Cup Trophy set to tour Canada in April, May ahead of summer soccer showcase
The World Cup Trophy is coming to Canada, ahead of this summer’s soccer showcase. The…
In the news: Premiers meeting ahead of CUSMA review, Global Affairs job cuts coming
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Union questions why Global Affairs issuing layoff warnings before policy review
OTTAWA — Thousands of employees at Global Affairs Canada have been issued notices warning they…
Robertson calls on provinces to boost funding for transitional housing
OTTAWA — The federal housing minister says he wants to see the provinces step up…
Alberta musician Paul Brandt won’t clarify opinion on separation after online post
CALGARY — Alberta country music star Paul Brandt won’t divulge his stance on the ongoing…
Alberta judges urge respect after Smith said she wants to ‘direct’ them
EDMONTON — Alberta’s judges are calling for respect days after Premier Danielle Smith said she…
‘I meant what I said’: Carney says he explained his Davos speech to Trump
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday he told U.S. President Donald Trump personally…
Surrey, B.C., calls for a national state of emergency regarding extortion
SURREY — The council in Surrey, B.C., has passed a motion to urge Ottawa to…
Carney says Holocaust Remembrance Day a time to remember Canadian complicity
OTTAWA — Canadians must reflect on the consequences of ignorance and hatred, Prime MInister Mark…
Penguins’ Bryan Rust suspended 3 games for an illegal check to the head of Canucks’ Brock Boeser
NEW YORK (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust has been suspended three games for…
Ottawa Redblacks release American returner DeVonte Dedmon
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks released American returner DeVonte Dedmon on Tuesday. Dedmon was scheduled…
Marineland has solid plan to move whales and dolphins to U.S., minister says
TORONTO — Marineland has a “solid plan” to move Canada’s last remaining captive whales and…
Canada names 24-player roster for U-17 camp in Spain ahead of CONCACAF Qualifiers
Canada Soccer has named a 24-player roster for a February camp in Spain ahead of…
In the news today: ATIP reform, winter accessibility issues, throwback posts train AI
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Avalanche visit the Senators after Nelson’s hat trick
Colorado Avalanche (35-6-9, in the Central Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (24-21-7, in the Atlantic Division)…
Union, farm groups say cuts at federal agriculture centres will set sector back
The union representing workers at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and some farming groups are firing…
Ottawa gives conditional approval for Marineland to export remaining belugas to U.S.
Marineland’s belugas have received a reprieve from death row after the federal government conditionally approved…