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Dive-bombed or not, Vancouverites are still pro-crow, researchers say
VANCOUVER — Along her journey towards understanding Vancouver’s crows, psychology professor Suzanne MacDonald says she…
In the news today: Hot, dry weather on tap in Prairie wildfires fight
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Halting spy operation placed CSIS team in unnecessary danger, watchdog report says
OTTAWA — A new spy watchdog report says an overseas Canadian Security Intelligence Service operation…
Saskatchewan premier declares state of emergency as rampaging wildfires spread
PRINCE ALBERT — Saskatchewan declared a provincewide state of emergency Thursday in its fight against…
U.S. lawyer targeted by Trump cautions Canada on AI and attacks on dissent
VANCOUVER — An American lawyer stripped of his security clearance by U.S. President Donald Trump…
Wildfire triggers evacuation order in B.C.’s Peace River region
DAWSON CREEK — The Peace River Regional District in northeastern British Columbia has issued an…
Ottawa tabling bill to skirt impact assessment law for ‘national interest’ projects
OTTAWA — The federal government is developing a “national interest” bill to fast-track nation-building projects…
Five things you need to know as Trump’s tariffs go back to court
WASHINGTON — The world buckled up for another roller-coaster ride of uncertainty this week as…
Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs back on after appeals court decision
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs are still hitting most countries around the world…
Almost 70 per cent of Canadians surveyed want child vaccines to be mandatory: poll
A new poll suggests nearly 70 per cent of Canadians support mandatory childhood vaccinations, but…
Quebec Premier François Legault to seek federal funds for Churchill Falls power lines
QUÉBEC — Quebec Premier François Legault says he will ask the federal government to help…
Conservative Senate leader criticizes $330K rebrand of high-speed rail project
MONTREAL — The Senate Opposition leader says it was “irresponsible” for a federal Crown corporation…
Saab, CAE to work jointly on training for Royal Canadian Navy’s new submarine fleet
OTTAWA — Swedish defence manufacturer Saab and Canadian tech company CAE Inc. say they will…
Car shoppers pessimistic about Canada’s zero-emissions vehicle sales target: survey
A new survey has found that the majority of car buyers don’t think the Canadian…
Quebec committee recommends restricting social media accounts for youth under 14
QUÉBEC — A committee of Quebec legislature members is recommending that social media accounts be…
Humanitarian group pauses aid trucks bound for Gaza, citing Israeli restrictions
OTTAWA — Aid groups say Ottawa has fallen silent as Palestinians face a growing risk…
Cabinet ministers watch their words as pressure builds on defence file
OTTAWA — National defence is becoming an increasingly thorny topic for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s…
A timeline of U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada
For over a year before the November 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump had been signalling…
Canada Post puts forward ‘final offers’ to union, posts $1.3B loss for 2024
MONTREAL — Canada Post said it notched nearly $1.3 billion in operating losses last year…
Provinces ‘hold the key’ to unlocking homebuilding, new report argues
OTTAWA — While the federal government and cities across Canada are making strides on expanding…
Supreme Court of Canada dismisses Nunavut’s bid to toss out school language case
OTTAWA — A lawsuit over the right to Inuit language instruction in the Nunavut public…
In the news today: U.S. federal court rules against Trump tariffs
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
National chief says First Nations frustrated by ‘fast-track’ approach to development
OTTAWA — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says she doesn’t blame…
Manitoba premier declares state of emergency over wildfires, says military aid coming
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew ordered a provincewide state of emergency Wednesday as his…