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Report details prison assault that led to B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton’s death
An investigation report detailing the prison assault that led to the death of B.C. serial…
Fête nationale in Quebec punctuated by parades, concerts, heat and storms
MONTREAL — A sea of blue and white took centre stage under a blazing sun…
Punishing temperatures return to Central Canada during record-breaking heat wave
TORONTO — A heat wave over Ontario and Quebec delivered a parting punch of scorching…
Here’s a list of May inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.7 per cent in May, Statistics Canada says.…
In the news today: Trump announces ceasefire in Iran-Israel war
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Jury finds Quebec man guilty on all charges in 2023 truck attack in Amqui, Que.
RIMOUSKI — A Quebec man who drove into pedestrians with his pickup truck in a…
Lawyer for Quebec truck attack accused says pedestrian deaths were an accident
RIMOUSKI — The lawyer for a Quebec man charged with killing three people with his…
CP NewsAlert: Quebec corruption police raiding offices of auto insurance board
QUÉBEC — Quebec’s corruption police are searching the headquarters of the province’s auto insurance board.…
New Quebec Liberal Leader Pablo Rodriguez says he’ll run for seat in 2026 election
QUÉBEC — The newly elected leader of the Quebec Liberals says he’ll wait until the…
Quebec Liberals elect Pablo Rodriguez, former federal minister, as new party leader
QUÉBEC — The Quebec Liberals have chosen longtime federal politician Pablo Rodriguez to lead the…
Jury to hear final arguments in Quebec truck attack trial next week
RIMOUSKI — The trial of a Quebec man accused of using his truck to kill…
Quebec Liberals hope to boost their fortunes as they choose new leader
MONTREAL — After a drawn-out campaign overshadowed by upheaval in Ottawa and threats from the…
Accused in Quebec truck attack threatens prosecutor, tells judge to shut up at trial
RIMOUSKI — The Quebec man accused of mowing down a dozen pedestrians with his truck…
Rule of law, judges ‘under attack’ in many countries, Canada’s chief justice says
OTTAWA — Chief Justice Richard Wagner says the rule of law and judicial independence are…
Air quality alerts ease across much of Quebec and Ontario after days of haze
GATINEAU — Environment Canada says air quality has improved across most of Quebec and Ontario…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for May, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 7.0 per cent in May. Statistics Canada also…
CBC’s Heather Hiscox to retire this fall, network adds reality show with people on autism spectrum
TORONTO — After two decades of waking up the nation, CBC News Network veteran Heather…
Quebec says it will drop permanent immigration targets to as low as 25,000 per year
MONTREAL — Quebec’s immigration minister says the government will drop its permanent immigration targets to…
Former astronaut, federal minister Marc Garneau dies at 76
OTTAWA — Marc Garneau, the first Canadian in space who went on to become a…
Quebec tables bill to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers on sale of goods
QUÉBEC — Quebec is moving to lower interprovincial trade barriers, as part of a push…
Conservative Senate leader criticizes $330K rebrand of high-speed rail project
MONTREAL — The Senate Opposition leader says it was “irresponsible” for a federal Crown corporation…
Via Rail subsidiary paid Quebec marketing firm $330K as it pivoted to high-speed rail
MONTREAL — A federal Crown corporation paid more than $330,000 to an outside marketing firm…
In the news today: House of Commons returns with new faces
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
2024 sees record warm temperatures, less sea ice cover in Gulf of St. Lawrence
MONT-JOLI — Last year, the Gulf of St. Lawrence recorded its highest maximum surface temperature…