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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…
In the news today: Crews continue battle against Manitoba wildfires
A roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed……
B.C. district wants avian flu testing on ostriches facing cull
The Regional District of Central Kootenay in British Columbia says it will ask the Canadian…
‘Deeply disappointed’ First Nations in B.C. want Eby to kill fast-track bills
VICTORIA — First Nations leaders are calling on B.C. Premier David Eby to immediately “kill”…
Inquest rules B.C. student’s overdose death accidental, recommends naloxone training
A coroner’s jury in British Columbia has recommended high schools provide resuscitation training and demonstrations…
‘A serious situation’: Manitoba evacuates provincial park, warns of deadly wildfires
LAC DU BONNET — Wildfires in eastern Manitoba prompted the government to evacuate and close…
The government could function without a budget, but will need a spending bill
OTTAWA — Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Wednesday that when Parliament resumes, the government will…
B.C. winner of record $80M lottery jackpot quits job, vows to give back to community
VANCOUVER — The winner of what the B.C. Lottery Corp. calls the biggest jackpot ever…
Canada hasn’t done enough to stop exploitation of foreign workers: Amnesty
A representative for Amnesty International Canada says the country isn’t doing enough to stop the…
Partner of Quebec man who received MAID after bedsores says hospital ignored her
MONTREAL — Sylvie Brosseau said she and her partner Normand Meunier dreamed of buying an…
Poll finds most Canadians keen on tariff retaliation as Ottawa walks a different path
OTTAWA — Canadians are showing a lot of enthusiasm for retaliation against the U.S. over…
B.C. appoints council to improve forest sector, and the forestry ecosystem
VICTORIA — A council made of forestry professionals, educators, union and former industry officials has…
Investigation in limbo of N.S. police actions in wrongful conviction of Glen Assoun
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s police watchdog is awaiting word on whether another oversight agency will…
Vancouver Island police officers charged with separate driving offences
VICTORIA — The BC Prosecution Service says two police officers on Vancouver Island have been…
DEA threat assessment points to fentanyl ‘super laboratories’ in Canada
WASHINGTON — The United States Drug Enforcement Administration’s latest threat assessment says fentanyl “super laboratories”…
Bloc Québécois to challenge Terrebonne election result in court
OTTAWA — Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet said Thursday the party plans to launch a…
Montreal Innu man’s ‘inhumane’ death shows need for more homeless services: coroner
MONTREAL — The death of an unhoused Innu man whose body was found inside a…
Prosecutors seek prison for men guilty of human smuggling in Manitoba border deaths
FERGUS FALLS — U.S. attorneys have filed sentencing submissions for two men convicted after a…
U.S. academics warn Drake suit could have ‘dangerous’ ripple effects on rap music
TORONTO — Four U.S. academics say a “dangerous” precedent could be set for rap music…
Nunavut election result not validated as ballot box held up in cargo by blizzard
OTTAWA — The federal election result in Nunavut still has not been validated by Elections…
Most jurors selected in murder trial for Quebec man in truck attack that killed three
RIMOUSKI — Jury selection began on Thursday at the opening of a high-profile murder trial…
Family in B.C. festival tragedy celebrates small victories on long road to recovery
VANCOUVER — Even the smallest victories are being celebrated by Roland Nulada and his family,…
Police in B.C. say three face charges over stolen beer, food and toilet paper
BURNABY — Mounties in Burnaby, B.C., have recovered pallets of beer, food and enough toilet…
Home sales down almost 10% annually last month: Canadian Real Estate Association
The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales in April fell 9.8 per cent compared…