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CBC News anchor Travis Dhanraj says he was ‘forced’ to resign from broadcaster
TORONTO — Longtime TV journalist Travis Dhanraj says he’s been “forced to resign” from CBC…
TikTok Canada halts arts sponsorships including with TIFF, Junos as shutdown looms
TORONTO — TikTok says it’s pulling out as a sponsor of several Canadian arts institutions…
In the news today: Evacuation order issued in Kelowna due to wildfire
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Minister planning to table First Nations water bill despite provincial opposition
OTTAWA — The federal minister of Indigenous services says her government plans to reintroduce legislation…
Second-generation Canadians weigh the cost of carrying on the family business – and their parents’ legacy
In the corner of her family’s downtown Toronto restaurant, Jeanette Liu’s young son eats a…
‘Incredibly ambitious and probably really stupid’: R.T. Thorne’s sci-fi debut ’40 Acres’
TORONTO — R.T. Thorne says he could have played it safe with his debut feature.…
Live Nation ‘making adjustments’ at Toronto’s Rogers Stadium after fan complaints
TORONTO — The operators of Toronto’s new Rogers Stadium say they are “already making adjustments”…
Montreal’s move to biweekly trash pick up proving to be a slow process
MONTREAL — The garbage may be piling up and causing some disgruntlement on the sidewalks…
In the news today: Hundreds of wildfires burn across Canada, Montreal’s trash problem
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canada Day celebrations draw thousands, as Carney says values are under pressure
OTTAWA — Canadians took to parks and civic squares across the country Tuesday to show…
From bulky car phones to pocket computers, cellphones mark 40 years in Canada
MONTREAL — Pierre Robitaille remembers feeling embarrassed in 1985 when he made his cellphone calls…
Ontario paramedic shouldn’t have been fired over Israel comments: union, law experts
The Centre for Free Expression is calling for the reinstatement of a York Region paramedic…
‘It’s a privilege to live here’: What this Canada Day means for new citizens
Samantha Sannella shed happy tears as she stood to sing the national anthem at her…
Leaving first show at Toronto’s new Rogers Stadium was a ‘nightmare’: concertgoer
TORONTO — Fans who attended the inaugural concert at Toronto’s new Rogers Stadium on Sunday…
CFIB says internal trade barriers coming down, but patchwork could create challenges
TORONTO — A new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says progress has…
From lacrosse myths to kilts: 5 things you may not know about Canadian symbols
OTTAWA — Parliamentarians likely will get a chance later this year to debate whether to…
Rainbows deck Toronto streets for Pride parade amid fears for 2026 cash crunch
TORONTO — The clouds menacing next year’s Pride celebrations in Toronto were nowhere in sight…
Interest in ‘elbows up’ merchandise waning ahead of Canada Day, businesses say
When Rachael Coe decided to launch an “elbows up” merchandise line at her store in…
New laws against blocking access to places of worship, schools coming, Fraser says
OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the Liberal government will press ahead with plans…
Hudson’s Bay landlords don’t want Liu to move in, but retailer still has a shot
TORONTO — A group of Hudson’s Bay’s landlords don’t want to transfer about two dozen…
‘A no-brainer’: Some bosses happily giving staff Monday off along with Canada Day
TORONTO — Anyone who works Monday to Friday and is keen for a long weekend…
‘So terrifying’: Iranian student on fleeing back to safety in Canada amid conflict
Arash Ghaderi can’t forget the moment his wife tearfully woke him up to tell him…
Climate change is driving a rise in tick-borne diseases. Here’s what to know.
TORONTO — A warming climate is driving a rise in Lyme disease and the introduction…
NYC, San Francisco and other US cities cap LGBTQ+ Pride month with a mix of party and protest
NEW YORK (AP) — The monthlong celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride reached its rainbow-laden crescendo Sunday…