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Montreal Jewish museum reopens century-old sewing shop as a pop-up exhibit
MONTREAL — For 100 years, H. Fisher & Fils was a fixture of Montreal’s garment…
Political, health leaders among more than 80 new appointees to the Order of Canada
OTTAWA — The prime minister’s incoming chief of staff and two doctors who led Canadians…
In the news today: Canada rescinds digital services tax
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Here’s how provinces are trying to remove Canada’s internal trade barriers
Efforts to boost interprovincial trade have kicked into high gear amid the U.S.-Canada tariff war.…
From lacrosse myths to kilts: 5 things you may not know about Canadian symbols
OTTAWA — Parliamentarians likely will get a chance later this year to debate whether to…
Retiring government rep Marc Gold calls Senate ‘greatest privilege’ of his life
OTTAWA — Sen. Marc Gold’s career as the government’s representative in the Senate is ending,…
Canada cancelled its digital services tax. What was it and why did the U.S. hate it?
OTTAWA — Tech giants such as Amazon and Google will not have to shell out…
Canada rescinds digital services tax to resume negotiations with U.S.
OTTAWA — Canada is rescinding its digital services tax and will resume trade negotiations with…
Rainbows deck Toronto streets for Pride parade amid fears for 2026 cash crunch
TORONTO — The clouds menacing next year’s Pride celebrations in Toronto were nowhere in sight…
Captain Kirk would be ‘appalled’ at state of Earth’s decline, William Shatner says
Captain James T. Kirk would be appalled at the rapid acceleration of climate change on…
Judge authorizes Tim Hortons Roll Up to Win class action for Quebec customers
MONTREAL — A judge has authorized a class action lawsuit over emails Tim Hortons sent…
Interest in ‘elbows up’ merchandise waning ahead of Canada Day, businesses say
When Rachael Coe decided to launch an “elbows up” merchandise line at her store in…
Liberals taking ‘fresh’ look at online harms bill, justice minister says
OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the federal government plans to take a “fresh”…
New laws against blocking access to places of worship, schools coming, Fraser says
OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the Liberal government will press ahead with plans…
‘A no-brainer’: Some bosses happily giving staff Monday off along with Canada Day
TORONTO — Anyone who works Monday to Friday and is keen for a long weekend…
‘So terrifying’: Iranian student on fleeing back to safety in Canada amid conflict
Arash Ghaderi can’t forget the moment his wife tearfully woke him up to tell him…
Man charged with vandalism of National Holocaust Monument
OTTAWA — A 46-year-old man has been charged after Canada’s National Holocaust Monument was vandalized…
Explosive device damaged B.C. MLA’s office, may be linked to earlier blast: RCMP
NORTH VANCOUVER — An explosive device damaged and blasted open the front door of British…
New Yukon Premier Mike Pemberton sworn in, says there’s work to do before election
WHITEHORSE — Yukon’s 11th premier was sworn in Friday on the promise to get important…
Prayer rooms, student groups causing tension in Quebec colleges, new report says
MONTREAL — Prayer rooms, political student groups and controversial course content are fuelling a climate…
Quebec air ambulance company pays homage to four victims of helicopter crash
MONTREAL — The company that operated an air ambulance that crashed on Quebec’s North Shore…
PM says negotiations continue as Trump says he’s ending trade talks over digital tax
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he did not speak Friday with Donald Trump…
Former PM Harper says military spending can address Arctic infrastructure gap
OTTAWA — Former prime minister Stephen Harper said Friday the best way to build much-needed…
Canada’s national anthem is 45 years old today
OTTAWA — While the country will celebrate its birthday next week, O Canada got a…