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Police arrest Leonardo Rizzuto in major operation targeting Montreal Mafia
MONTREAL — Nearly a dozen people alleged to be important members of Montreal’s Mafia and…
CN Rail warns of ‘catastrophic impacts’ as it seeks anti-flood barrier in Jasper park
VANCOUVER — CN Rail warns flooding could have “catastrophic impacts” on cross-country services in legal…
Fentanyl czar says government’s border bill will help in fight against lethal drug
OTTAWA — Canada’s fentanyl czar says the fight against the deadly opioid would get a…
In the news today: Fentanyl czar welcomes federal border bill
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Downtown businesses in Vancouver, Victoria decry desperate public safety situation
VANCOUVER — Alan Goodall has owned the Aura nightclub in Vancouver’s entertainment district for 16…
Victoria officer gets 7-day suspension over death of woman hit by anti-riot rounds
VICTORIA — A Victoria police officer who was found to have made a serious error…
Ottawa puts latest Canada Post offer up for a vote by union members
OTTAWA — The federal government is asking unionized Canada Post employees to vote directly on…
Leaders should ignore Trump outbursts at G7 summit: former PM Chrétien
CALGARY — Former prime minister Jean Chrétien says dignitaries attending the upcoming G7 leaders summit…
The 2025 wildfire season is on track to be Canada’s 2nd-worst on record
OTTAWA — This year’s wildfire season in Canada is shaping up to be the second-worst…
Crews make ‘good progress’ on Squamish, B.C., wildfire, as RCMP investigate cause
The mayor of Squamish, B.C., said he knew it was a stressful time for residents,…
Accused in Quebec truck attack threatens prosecutor, tells judge to shut up at trial
RIMOUSKI — The Quebec man accused of mowing down a dozen pedestrians with his truck…
Federal union restarting contract talks for more than 120,000 public servants
OTTAWA — Two years ago, more than 120,000 federal public servants went on strike after…
Sikh groups ask Carney to withdraw Indian PM Modi’s invitation to G7 summit
OTTAWA — Sikh groups are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to revoke his invitation…
Some 30 per cent more Quebec homes to be in flood zones when new mapping takes effect
MONTREAL — The number of Quebec homes located in flood zones will likely increase by…
Family says Canadian dentist was aboard Air India flight that crashed after takeoff
The Canadian citizen believed to be on an Air India flight that crashed shortly after…
Supreme Court of Canada to hear appeal in long-running Facebook privacy case
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to review a ruling that concluded…
Protests at G7 summit in Alberta set to be largely peaceful, targeting Trump policies
EDMONTON — Protests during the upcoming G7 leaders summit in Kananaskis, Alta., may be starkly…
B.C. man gets 3 1/2 years for arson at Ukrainian pastor’s home
VICTORIA — A man who set fire to a pastor’s family home attached to a…
CP NewsAlert: The 2025 wildfire season is on track to be Canada’s 2nd-worst on record
The area burned by wildfires so far this season is the second-largest on record in…
First mediation session to begin Monday in Montreal public transit strike
MONTREAL — The first mediation session between Montreal’s public transit authority and its striking maintenance…
How undervaluation of Vancouver sites could cost millions in property taxes
VANCOUVER — Retired architect Michael Geller says he’s always keen to restore some “justice” to…
$30B in new investments needed to meet Canada’s critical mineral demand: report
TORONTO — A newly released report estimates Canada will need at least $30 billion in…
Some Newfoundland hydrogen companies behind in bills as industry hype ‘boils off’
ST. JOHN’S — Newfoundland and Labrador is owed millions of dollars in fees from green…
In the news today: World leaders, former PMs and protestors expected ahead of G7
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…