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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…

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…

Crown questions one of five hockey players accused of sexual assault about consent
LONDON — A hockey player believed a woman’s offer to have sex with him and…

Quebec language office pressed transit agency for months before Habs playoff run
MONTREAL — Quebec’s language watchdog contacted the Montreal transit agency at least six times in…

Still no charges in Robert Pickton prison death almost one year after fatal assault
MONTREAL — Almost one year after serial killer Robert Pickton died following an assault by…

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…

Heiltsuk Nation ratification feast brings written constitution into force
The Heiltsuk Nation has ratified its written constitution through a celebratory feast in Bella Bella,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…