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Probation for ex-Mountie, convicted of obstruction after ‘sexting’ violence victim
KELOWNA — A former Okanagan RCMP officer who exchanged explicit messages with a victim of…
In Ottawa, U.S. senators push trade, Canadian tourism to their states
OTTAWA — Five United States senators were in Ottawa Friday to meet with Prime Minister…
Bloc Québécois files legal challenge of Terrebonne riding results after one-vote loss
TERREBONNE — The Bloc Québécois says it has filed a Superior Court challenge to overturn…
Innovative horse simulator helps riders with disabilities get in the saddle
VICTORIA — “Do you want to go faster?” Jayne Imeson already knew the answer she…
Fierce-looking B.C. fossil confirmed as new genus, days after death of discoverer
Before British Columbia fossil hunter Mike Trask died last week, he knew that recognition of…
Ottawa has to allow home prices to fall to make housing more affordable, experts say
OTTAWA — Housing experts are pushing back against a federal cabinet minister’s recent claim that…
RCMP, city police brace for ‘largest domestic security operation’ as G7 summit nears
OTTAWA — RCMP and local police say security planning is well underway for next month’s…
In the news today: Canada Post union calls for halt to overtime
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canada Post union calls for halt to overtime as deadline passes with no agreement
OTTAWA — The union representing about 55,000 Canada Post employees has called for a countrywide…
B.C. First Nations fear protests and conflict over fast-track legislation
First Nations leaders in British Columbia say proposed legislation to fast-track resource projects will likely…
Western premiers agree to develop new economic corridors, call for federal support
YELLOWKNIFE — Canada’s western premiers say they’ve agreed to identify, plan and develop new economic…
G7 finance ministers show ‘proof of unity’ with joint statement at summit: Champagne
BANFF — There’s a sense of unity coming out of this week’s summit with finance…
RCMP monitoring B.C. ostrich farm to ensure ‘no criminal behaviour’
RCMP say they are closely monitoring the situation at a British Columbia ostrich farm “to…
A delegation of U.S. senators is in Ottawa Friday to meet with Prime Minister Carney
OTTAWA — Five U.S. senators will be in Ottawa Friday for meetings with the Liberal…
Cost of Canada joining Trump’s Golden Dome missile defence project still unknown
OTTAWA — If Prime Minister Mark Carney signs on to U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed…
Police dismantle alleged fraud ring that targeted car dealerships in 5 provinces
TROIS-RIVIÈRES — Quebec provincial police say they’ve arrested three people in connection with a luxury…
Vancouver dismantles and consolidates festival memorials, advocates say it’s too soon
VANCOUVER — For almost four weeks, the tributes to victims of the Lapu Lapu Day…
Nearly one in three non-profit workers burnt out and food insecure, survey suggests
A survey of 1,116 employees at non-profit organizations across Canada indicates more than one-third of…
Conservative MP launches petition to end temporary foreign worker program
OTTAWA — Conservative MP Jamil Jivani has launched a petition to end the temporary foreign…
Diplomats in Canada feel safe but ‘vigilant’ after U.S. shootings: Israeli ambassador
OTTAWA — Israel’s ambassador in Canada said the country’s diplomatic team in Ottawa feels safe…
Don’t count AI-generated content as CanCon, CRTC hears
OTTAWA — The CRTC should not classify material generated by artificial intelligence as Canadian content,…
Israeli ambassador meets with Canadian officials after summons from foreign minister
OTTAWA — Israel’s Ambassador in Canada met with senior officials from the foreign affairs ministry…
Supreme Court of Canada to examine role of rape shield law in sexual services case
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will look at the application of the rape…
New report casts doubt on potential revival of Quebec LNG project
MONTREAL — Reviving a liquefied natural gas export project in Quebec’s Saguenay region would be…