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Churchill portrait thief sentenced to two years less a day in jail
OTTAWA — The Ontario man who pleaded guilty to stealing an iconic portrait of former…

Quebec MP Francis Scarpaleggia elected as new House of Commons Speaker
OTTAWA — Quebec Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia was elected Speaker of the House of Commons…

In the news today: Royals set to arrive in Canada today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…

King Charles, Queen Camilla delight Ottawa crowds with ‘momentous’ royal visit
OTTAWA — Thousands of royal watchers gathered on a sunny Monday afternoon in Ottawa to…
Snowy owl’s threatened status an “alarm bell” for a changing Arctic, scientist says
MONTREAL — A scientific committee’s decision to assess the snowy owl as threatened is yet…

Quebec names Montreal Canadiens great Maurice Richard a ‘historic figure’
MONTREAL — The late, legendary Montreal Canadiens goal scorer Maurice Richard is now also an…

Hundreds mourn outside school for students and coach killed in Ontario crash
WALKERTON — Grief rippled through a central Ontario community on Sunday as residents struggled to…

Canada Post, union expected to resume talks in a few days as overtime ban continues
OTTAWA — Talks between Canada Post and negotiators from its union are expected to resume…

Even after the Justin Trudeau experience, Liberal MPs still reject Reform Act rules
OTTAWA — Liberal MPs voted against adopting a formal process to eject their leader should…

Conservatives will ‘cooperate’ with Liberals to end U.S. trade dispute: Poilievre
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said he’s willing to work with the Liberals in…

King’s throne speech marks ‘pivotal moment’ in Canada’s history, royal watchers say
OTTAWA — Crews were at work in downtown Ottawa on Friday morning, touching up the…

Montreal police arrest five in distraction jewelry theft probe targeting seniors
MONTREAL — Montreal police say they have arrested five people this week related to a…

Fewer international students adding to university budget challenges
OTTAWA — Canadian universities are being forced to tighten their financial belts as they struggle…

The Liberals promised a suite of crime measures. Here’s what they’re taking on
OTTAWA — After an election which saw the Conservatives campaign heavily on crime while the…

King Charles to follow in mother’s footsteps in delivering throne speech
OTTAWA — King Charles is set to open a new session of Parliament on Tuesday,…