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TIFF to introduce new audience choice award for international films
TORONTO — The Toronto International Film Festival is introducing a new people’s choice award for…
Filipino-Canadian creator Isabel Kanaan turned TikTok videos about immigrant experience into sitcom success with ‘Abroad’
TORONTO — When Isabel Kanaan moved from the Philippines to Burlington, Ont., at 16, she…
In Canada’s housing crisis, are modular homes a cheaper and faster solution?
TORONTO — When a church in Toronto’s west end was converted into affordable housing nearly…
Book about Canadian COVID-19 response, ‘Seized by Uncertainty,’ wins Donner Prize
TORONTO — A book about Canada’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic has won the Donner…
Supreme Court won’t review school board’s decision to sanction trustee over remarks
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not review the Toronto Catholic District School…
‘We are not a priority:’ Disability advocates say lack of minister sends a message
TORONTO — The lack of a minister for disabilities threatens to sideline the needs of…
A musical from Tomson Highway, dancing skateboarders among NAC’s upcoming lineup
A long-awaited musical from playwright Tomson Highway, a ’90s take on “Macbeth” and skateboarding stunts…
Man, woman found dead as crews battle wildfire in Manitoba, police say
WINNIPEG — The bodies of two people were found in an area northeast of Winnipeg…
Newfoundland construction worker Jacob Lewis wins $1-million ‘Canada’s Got Talent’ prize
Jacob Lewis, an offshore oil and gas construction worker from Butlerville, NL, is the $1-million…
Marvel star Cobie Smulders is finally a superhero with powers in ‘Super Team Canada’
TORONTO — When Cobie Smulders began working on “Super Team Canada” two years ago, she…
In the news today: PM meeting cabinet today; election reforms could remix regions
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Prime Minister Mark Carney says new cabinet will act with ‘urgency and determination’
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney shook up his cabinet Tuesday by moving some key…
The Latest: Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils his new cabinet at Rideau Hall
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new cabinet was sworn in at Rideau Hall in…
Mark Carney’s cabinet has taken shape. Here are some of the highlights
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled his 28-member cabinet and it’s a mix…
Here are the newcomers, familiar faces in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s inner circle
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced his new cabinet. Here is the list…
Former journalist Evan Solomon named first-ever federal AI minister
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has launched a new artificial intelligence ministry and has…
From the big screen to Celine: Four Canadian things to know about Eurovision 2025
TORONTO — The Eurovision Song Contest gets underway Tuesday, as representatives from 15 countries meet…
Man who allegedly drove a truck in Canada’s biggest-ever gold theft pleads guilty to U.S. gun charge
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Canadian man who drove the getaway truck in the biggest…
Ontario and Manitoba ink deal to boost interprovincial trade
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew signed an agreement Wednesday…
Nine new restaurants nab Michelin stars as guide expands into Quebec
The Michelin Guide’s first foray into Quebec has netted nine restaurants prestigious stars and cemented…
Recount sees Liberals take Quebec riding of Terrebonne by single vote
TORONTO — The Liberals inched another seat closer to a majority government on Saturday, after…
In the news today: Liberals win Quebec riding by one vote in recount
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
MedicAlert introducing technology that will allow 911 dispatchers to access records
MONTREAL — MedicAlert bracelets are well known to most Canadians — a distinctive piece of…
Ottawa looks to off-load costly, seldom-used mobile hospitals bought for the pandemic
OTTAWA — The federal government expects to spend about $7 million this fiscal year to…