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U.S. federal court rules against Trump’s fentanyl and ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs
WASHINGTON — United States President Donald Trump hit a major legal barrier for his plan…
Men get prison for human smuggling after migrants freeze to death at border
FERGUS FALLS — A judge in Minnesota sentenced two men to prison Wednesday for their…
Carney grilled on U.S. tariffs in his first question period in House of Commons
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney fielded questions about the trade war with the United…
COVID vaccine ‘strongly recommended’ during pregnancy, Canadian doctors say
TORONTO — Canada’s gynecologists say COVID-19 vaccination “remains safe and strongly recommended” during pregnancy and…
Canadian doctors who served in Gaza call for arms embargo, sanctions on Israel
OTTAWA — Canadian medical professionals who treated wounded Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are urging…
Five things from the first question period of Canada’s 45th Parliament
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney faced questions and criticisms from opposition parties during the…
Poilievre finds himself a spectator as debate gets underway in Parliament
OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre found himself Wednesday in a place he said he’s “never really…
CBSA says 67 per cent of drugs seized in month-long operation were coming into Canada
OTTAWA — More than 67 per cent of the drugs seized during a month-long cross-country…
Court orders B.C. to pass law giving French school board expropriation powers
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has ordered the provincial government to pass a law…
Trump’s former secretary of state says Canadian sovereignty not under threat
OTTAWA — Canada does not have to worry about its sovereignty being threatened by the…
Ottawa police arrest 13 anti-war protesters demonstrating against arms show
OTTAWA — Ottawa Police say officers arrested 13 protesters on charges of mischief and assaulting…
Minister says CFIA following due process in B.C. ostrich cull case
The federal agriculture minister says the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is following “due process” as…
Mexican president invited but undecided on attending G7 summit in Alberta
OTTAWA — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday Canada has invited her to attend the…
Tenant group pushes for climate protections in report highlighting extreme heat risks
A Canadian tenant advocacy group says nearly half the renters they surveyed don’t have air…
Defence minister says cost of Trump’s proposed missile defence project still unknown
OTTAWA — Canada does not know what it would cost to join U.S. President Donald…
Experts say royal visit was meant to send a message to Trump — and to London
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney meant to send a message to U.S. President Donald…
Via Rail subsidiary paid Quebec marketing firm $330K as it pivoted to high-speed rail
MONTREAL — A federal Crown corporation paid more than $330,000 to an outside marketing firm…
Nova Scotia RCMP confirm children were seen in public a day before they disappeared
HALIFAX — RCMP in northeastern Nova Scotia confirmed that two children who disappeared almost four…
Warm summer in the forecast as droughts and wildfire risks loom: Weather Network
Canadians longing for sunshine and warmth will likely be pleased by a summer forecast that…
In the news today: House of Commons returns with new faces
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Former PM Chrétien misses throne speech due to minor heart surgery
OTTAWA — Minor heart surgery forced former prime minister Jean Chrétien to miss today’s throne…
Trump says it will cost Canada $61B to join ‘Golden Dome’
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he told Canada it would cost…
Judge rules abuse of process in Nygard case but Manitoba charges to continue
WINNIPEG — A judge has ruled a decision by Manitoba’s former attorney general to review…
In throne speech, King Charles celebrates a Canada still ‘strong and free’
OTTAWA — King Charles departed Canada Tuesday afternoon after a whirlwind royal visit that saw…