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The Canadian Press
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Statistics Canada reports May retail sales down 1.1 per cent at $69.2 billion
Statistics Canada says retail sales decreased 1.1 per cent to $69.2 billion in May, driven…
‘Fragile’: An emotional day for Jasper residents one year after devastating wildfire
JASPER, ALTA. — Kimberley Stark has a scavenger hunt planned for her three kids on…
Supreme Court allows lawsuit in labour-inducing drug case at New Brunswick hospital
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada is allowing a class-action lawsuit against New Brunswick’s…
Supreme Court of Canada dismisses constitutional challenge of sex-work law
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has rejected a constitutional challenge of the criminal…
Royal Canadian Navy to retire eight warships before the end of the year
HALIFAX — The Royal Canadian Navy plans to retire some of its older warships this…
As B.C. miners await rescue, here’s how other operations have played out
Rescue operations involving a remote-controlled scoop and drones are underway at the Red Chris mine…
Bail hearing underway for 3 men accused of terrorism in alleged Quebec extremist plot
QUÉBEC — A bail hearing will continue for a second day on Friday for three…
Number of federal public service jobs could drop by almost 60,000, report predicts
OTTAWA — A new report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says the federal…
LeBlanc ‘encouraged’ after meeting with Lutnick, lawmakers ahead of tariff deadline
WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Thursday he’s feeling “encouraged” after meeting with…
Sentencing for ‘Freedom Convoy’ leaders Lich, Barber scheduled for Oct. 7
OTTAWA — Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, two leaders of the “Freedom Convoy” protest, are…
Meeting with Carney offered reassurances over major projects bill, says Inuit leader
INUVIK — An Inuit leader who met Thursday with Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss…
Three dead after ‘neighbourhood dispute’ in Maple Ridge, B.C., police say
MAPLE RIDGE — Bruce Fairweather was in bed Wednesday night when he says his wife…
The latest as judge acquits five hockey players in sexual assault trial
LONDON — An Ontario judge has delivered her ruling in the sexual assault trial for…
Canada condemns Israel over humanitarian crisis in Gaza
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday accused the Israeli government of failing to…
Trapped miners named as rescue chief tells of air flow and stable route behind debris
Natural air is flowing to the area where three contractors are trapped in a northern…
‘MAGA superstar:’ Permits revoked for two of Christian singer’s East Coast concerts
HALIFAX — Public officials in Nova Scotia and P.E.I. have cancelled concerts by a U.S.-based…
Cabinet minister who criticized interpreter says she is focused on doing better
WINNIPEG — A Manitoba cabinet minister who criticized a sign language interpreter, and who has…
Annual Regina comic book convention goes the way of planet Krypton
REGINA — An annual Saskatchewan comic and pop culture convention has gone the way of…
‘He humanized metal’: Canadian producer Kevin Churko, Rush remember Ozzy Osbourne
The first time Kevin Churko recorded Ozzy Osbourne’s vocals, he says it felt less like…
Comedian John Early’s directorial debut ‘Maddie’s Secret’ to premiere at TIFF
TORONTO — Comedian John Early will make his directorial debut at the Toronto International Film…
Canada’s Leylah Fernandez upsets top seed Jessica Pegula in third round of Citi Open
WASHINGTON — Canada’s Leylah Fernandez advanced to the quarterfinals of the Citi Open hardcourt tennis…
Calls for hockey culture change continue after decision in sexual assault trial
The spotlight on Canadian hockey culture dimming with the acquittal of five players of sexual…
NHLPA pushes back after NHL says five players acquitted of sexual assault ineligible
The five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team were acquitted in the high-profile…
Maltos’ late go-ahead field goal lifts Alouettes to 23-21 win over Stampeders
CALGARY — Jose Maltos received a hero’s welcome from his teammates after kicking the longest…