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The Canadian Press
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This year’s Fête nationale was hottest June day on record in Montreal
MONTREAL — Tuesday’s Fête nationale holiday was the hottest June day in Montreal since records…
Montreal asking rents up nearly 71% in six years, according to Statistics Canada
MONTREAL — A new Statistics Canada report says asking rent in Montreal has risen by…
Ottawa won’t release its budget for Canada Day festivities in the capital
OTTAWA — The federal government has set a budget for Canada Day programming in the…
Crime bill with tougher bail, sentencing provisions coming in fall: justice minister
OTTAWA — The Liberal government will table a bill this fall introducing stricter bail conditions…
In the news today: Carney at NATO summit, Senate voting on major projects bill
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Immigration, pension: A look at survey questions put forward by Alberta Next panel
The Alberta Next panel, chaired by Premier Danielle Smith, is holding town halls this summer…
Canada’s first evacuation flight leaves Middle East amid Israel-Iran strikes
OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says dozens of Canadians left the Middle East on a…
Rustad says staff won’t give RCMP ‘blackmail’ statement as leadership vote begins
VICTORIA — British Columbia Conservative Leader John Rustad says party staff who alleged they were…
Steady May inflation figures don’t make the case for rate cuts: economists
OTTAWA — May inflation figures showed marginal improvements in some of the Bank of Canada’s…
April sees uptick in B.C. overdose deaths with 165 fatalities: coroners service
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s coroners service says a rebound in overdoses in April saw a…
Meat producers warn internal trade bill could cause blowback with trade partners
OTTAWA — The Canadian Meat Council is warning that the Liberal government’s legislation to ease…
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…
Quebec singer, songwriter Serge Fiori, founder of rock group Harmonium, dead at 73
MONTREAL — Quebec singer-songwriter Serge Fiori, founder of French-Canadian rock band Harmonium, died Tuesday at…
Independent review calls for B.C. to declare gender-based violence an epidemic
VANCOUVER — An independent review of the treatment of victims of sexual and intimate partner…
Carney says Canada will meet new NATO spending target by developing critical minerals
THE HAGUE — Canada will reach an even higher NATO spending target in part by…
Maine governor brings charm offensive to N.B. to win back Canadian tourism
FREDERICTON — On a visit to New Brunswick, the governor of Maine issued renewed pleas…
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…
B.C. health authorities confirm measles cases with local spread
British Columbia’s Fraser Health authority says measles infections have been confirmed in three Chilliwack residents…
Review of fossil fuel subsidies stalls as Argentina ceases communication with Canada
OTTAWA — A peer review of fossil fuel subsidies between Canada and Argentina — already…
Provincial police divers recover body of crew member in Airmedic helicopter crash
MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police continued to search Tuesday for missing occupants of a helicopter…
Two plays by CBC star Bilal Baig to hit the stage next year in Toronto
TORONTO — “Sort Of” star Bilal Baig is bringing new stories to the stage. Two…
Canada’s next national census set for May 2026
OTTAWA — The next Canadian census will be held in May 2026. The federal cabinet…
Here’s a list of May inflation rates for Canadian provinces
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.7 per cent in May, Statistics Canada says.…
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.…