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Brampton mayor ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Bishnoi gang terrorist designation
OTTAWA — Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown said Friday he’s “cautiously optimistic” about the chances of…
Anne Murray digs into the vault for album of decades-old unreleased tracks
TORONTO — Anne Murray is digging into the archives for a new album of previously…
‘We cannot waste any time’: Anand promises ‘action’ and reform in foreign affairs
OTTAWA — Faced with escalating conflict in the Middle East, a collapsing global trade system…
B.C. mall owner’s push to buy 25 Hudson’s Bay leases faces landlord opposition: docs
TORONTO — An agreement Hudson’s Bay signed to sell about two dozen leases to a…
Watchdog recommends foreign ownership of domestic airlines amid low competition
Canada should allow up to 100 per cent foreign ownership of domestic-only airlines in a…
Decades after Air India 182 bombing, families fear memories of tragedy are fading
Rob Alexander’s father wasn’t supposed to be on Air India Flight 182 on June 23,…
In the news today: Canadians facing extreme weather, major projects bill on track
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘Elio’ is an intergalactic tale — but for Toronto’s Domee Shi, it hits close to home
TORONTO — For Domee Shi, making a movie about an introverted kid getting abducted by…
Liberal MP wants to see major projects bill amended, studied further
OTTAWA — Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith warned Tuesday that Parliament is hastily plowing ahead with…
LGBTQ refugee group says number of requests for help has increased
OTTAWA — An organization that helps LGBTQ+ people file refugee claims says it has seen…
In the news today: G7 success for Carney, Oilers lose cup final to Panthers again
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
G7 leaders agree to ‘charter’ on wildfires, pledging global co-operation
BANFF — Leaders of the G7 have agreed to co-operate on efforts to manage the…
Federal government says it will move open banking forward at ‘earliest opportunity’
OTTAWA — The federal government says it will introduce legislation to implement open banking at…
In the news today: Carney to meet with Modi, Zelenskyy at G7 today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Border bill raises questions about expanded data sharing with U.S.: Citizen Lab
OTTAWA — An organization that monitors the effect of information flows on human rights says…
Shawn Levy, Our Lady Peace among new inductees to Canada’s Walk of Fame
TORONTO — Filmmaker Shawn Levy said his recognition on Canada’s Walk of Fame is a…
Former NDP leader Jagmeet Singh apologizes for attending Kendrick Lamar show
TORONTO — Jagmeet Singh is saying sorry for attending one of Kendrick Lamar’s Toronto concerts…
In the news today: Carney to meet Trump this morning at G7 in Alberta
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Unifor says former Canadian Auto Workers president Buzz Hargrove has died
TORONTO — Canada’s largest private-sector union says former Canadian Auto Workers president Buzz Hargrove has…
Carney’s task at G7 will be to keep the group alive as experts question the outcome
CALGARY — As Prime Minister Mark Carney gets ready to host U.S. President Donald Trump…
Israel-Iran conflict looms large as leaders arrive for G7 summit in Alberta
OTTAWA — An escalating conflict between Israel and Iran seems set to dominate this week’s…
Tariffs, wildfires and AI on the agenda as Canada hosts world leaders at G7
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has tried to pare down Canada’s priorities as the…
Pianist Robi Botos on Oscar Peterson’s enduring legacy as centennial tour continues
OSAKA — Growing up in Budapest, Robi Botos and his father, who was a jazz…
Canada’s top doctor Theresa Tam leaving position when term ends June 20
TORONTO — As Dr. Theresa Tam prepares to leave her position next week, Canada’s top…