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Montreal public health reports sharp increase in tuberculosis, syphilis cases
MONTREAL — Montreal public health officials are calling for better access to tuberculosis care after…
Carney needs to ‘pick a lane’ on climate priorities and energy boost, activist says
OTTAWA — Climate activists and energy leaders say Prime Minister Mark Carney will need to…
Group of investors submits revised offer to buy Quebec-based Lion Electric
MONTREAL — A group of investors has submitted a revised offer to buy Quebec vehicle-maker…
Recount sees Liberals take Quebec riding of Terrebonne by single vote
TORONTO — The Liberals inched another seat closer to a majority government on Saturday, after…
In the news today: Liberals win Quebec riding by one vote in recount
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Quebec lends forest fire teams to battle Saskatchewan and Ontario blazes
QUÉBEC — Quebec’s forest fire prevention agency says it is sending reinforcements to Ontario and…
B.C., federal government support dredging Vancouver’s Burrard Inlet, others opposed
British Columbia’s energy minister is backing plans to dredge and deepen Vancouver’s Burrard Inlet to…
Quebec sovereigntists watch Alberta referendum talk with optimism, disdain
MONTREAL — As Alberta flirts with the possibility of a referendum on separation, Quebec sovereigntists…
Survivor holds cautious hope amid claims new Pope mishandled clergy abuse allegations
ST. JOHN’S — An advocate for victims of clergy abuse said Saturday they are holding…
Quebec Superior Court authorizes class-action over traffic stops without reason
MONTREAL — A Quebec Superior Court judge has authorized a class action suit brought on…
Canadians could stay visa-free longer in U.S. under proposed bill
Canadian snowbirds could stay longer in the United States without a visa if a bill…
Quebec coroner calls for tougher controls over diphenhydramine sales after 2023 death
MONTREAL — A Quebec coroner is recommending that diphenhydramine — an antihistamine and sedative sometimes…
Liberal candidate says judicial recount ordered in Ontario riding he narrowly lost
OTTAWA — A Liberal candidate who lost to his Conservative rival by just 77 votes…
‘Policing in Nunavik is broken’: Inuit group wants change after latest fatal shooting
MONTREAL — A political organization that represents Inuit in Quebec says policing in the Far…
Prime Minister Mark Carney to unveil his new cabinet on Tuesday
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to unveil his new cabinet at Rideau…
B.C. judge orders limit in tailings dam deposits at Mount Polley mine
VANCOUVER — The Supreme Court in British Columbia has ordered that the Mount Polley mine…
Ottawa looks to off-load costly, seldom-used mobile hospitals bought for the pandemic
OTTAWA — The federal government expects to spend about $7 million this fiscal year to…
Indigenous groups keen to see Pope Leo continue reconciliation work
OTTAWA — Indigenous groups in Canada say they want to see Pope Leo XIV continue…
White House downplays North American auto industry’s concerns about U.K. trade deal
WASHINGTON — The White House on Friday downplayed the North American automobile industry’s claim that…
NDP talking to the Carney government about getting official party status: Davies
OTTAWA — Interim NDP leader Don Davies said Friday his party is in “very early”…
Jobless rate rises as tariffs take ‘bite’ out of Canada’s labour market in April
OTTAWA — Canada’s labour market was showing cracks in April as the early impacts of…
Filipino BC confirms identities of all 11 people killed in Vancouver festival attack
VANCOUVER — The group that organized the Lapu Lapu Day festival where 11 people were…
Hearing in September on whether Quebec daycare crash accused is high-risk offender
LAVAL — A court hearing will take place in September into whether a man who…
Volunteer in missing children search urges caution against speculation on their fate
HALIFAX — A police investigation is continuing into the disappearance of two young children reported…