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Disastrous collapse of cyanide-soaked ore at Yukon mine happened in seconds: report
An independent review says last year’s spill of millions of tonnes of cyanide-soaked ore at…
Montreal’s move to biweekly trash pick up proving to be a slow process
MONTREAL — The garbage may be piling up and causing some disgruntlement on the sidewalks…
Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon says he is a target of #MeToo movement
MONTRÉAL — Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon says the nine women suing him for…
Carney meets with automotive sector CEOs as U.S. trade talks continue
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney met with automotive sector CEOs Wednesday morning to discuss…
Lloyd Axworthy accuses Carney of taking ‘bootlicking’ approach to Trump
OTTAWA — Former Liberal foreign affairs minister Lloyd Axworthy is accusing Prime Minister Mark Carney…
Canada-U.S. citizen in custody in deadly St. Lawrence River human smuggling case
WASHINGTON — A dual Canadian-American citizen U.S. authorities allege was part of a deadly human…
Ottawa must pass a law revoking digital service tax before it can issue refunds: CRA
OTTAWA — Companies that paid the now-defunct digital services tax will have to wait for…
In the news today: Hundreds of wildfires burn across Canada, Montreal’s trash problem
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canada Day celebrations draw thousands, as Carney says values are under pressure
OTTAWA — Canadians took to parks and civic squares across the country Tuesday to show…
Quebec’s traditional moving day arrives as thousands still looking for new homes
MONTREAL — More than 2,000 Quebec households are seeking help in finding new housing on…
Family of N.S. man found dead in Dominican Republic asks help to bring remains home
The family of a Canadian tourist who was found dead in a northern part of…
Pet abandonments in Quebec used to spike around Canada Day; now they’re year-round
MONTREAL — Canada Day has traditionally been synonymous in Montreal with moving day: piles of…
From bulky car phones to pocket computers, cellphones mark 40 years in Canada
MONTREAL — Pierre Robitaille remembers feeling embarrassed in 1985 when he made his cellphone calls…
There’s no one way to be a Canadian: Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault
OTTAWA — Steven Guilbeault, federal minister of identity and culture, came to his new job…
B.C. reports offer ‘road map’ for repatriation of Indigenous items, remains
A pair of reports out of British Columbia are detailing the complex, expensive and under…
Orcas sharing prey with humans may be trying to learn ‘who we are,’ researcher says
Jared Towers was in his research vessel on two separate occasions watching killer whales off…
Amid calls for separation, Alberta’s new referendum rules set to formally take effect
EDMONTON — As Canada prepares Tuesday to blow out 158 birthday candles, Alberta plans three…
B.C. government gets report looking into safety at events after Lapu Lapu attack
British Columbia’s attorney general says the government has received a report from a retired judge…
Alberta byelection called for Aug. 18, giving Poilievre path back to House of Commons
OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre has chosen one of the safest possible places to make his…
U.S. and Canada restart trade talks after conflict over digital services tax
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday his move to drop Canada’s digital services…
‘It’s a privilege to live here’: What this Canada Day means for new citizens
Samantha Sannella shed happy tears as she stood to sing the national anthem at her…
Is Canada now free of internal trade barriers? Read the fine print
OTTAWA — Federal and provincial leaders are working to dismantle internal trade barriers that push…
Gilbert Rozon, Just for Laughs founder, continues to deny allegations in civil trial
MONTRÉAL — Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon on Monday denied the allegations of two…
CFIB says internal trade barriers coming down, but patchwork could create challenges
TORONTO — A new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says progress has…