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Legault stands firm on doctor payment reform, despite minister’s resignation
QUÉBEC — Quebec Premier François Legault insists he will not back down on controversial changes…
Canada’s Cyber Centre warns of hacktivists targeting water, energy systems
OTTAWA — The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security warns that hackers with an activist agenda…
First Nation buying two more B.C. casinos, including Richmond’s River Rock
NANAIMO — The Snuneymuxw First Nation announced Thursday that it is buying two British Columbia…
McGuinty has ‘every confidence’ fall budget will pass through minority Parliament
OTTAWA — Defence Minister David McGuinty said Thursday he has “every confidence” the Liberal government…
Quebec government adopts secularism bill forcing students to uncover faces
QUÉBEC — The Quebec government has passed a law extending the province’s ban on religious…
Chief of defence staff offers apology for military’s history of racial discrimination
OTTAWA — The head of Canada’s military formally apologized Thursday to the Canadian Armed Forces…
Five things you may not know about the 1995 Quebec referendum
MONTREAL — The 1995 referendum on independence took place 30 years ago on Thursday, when…
Fans buzzing as Blue Jays look for one more win to claim World Series in Toronto
TORONTO — An hour before the Toronto Blue Jays’ merchandise store at Rogers Centre was…
Ottawa’s new climate strategy being developed ‘behind closed doors,’ AFN says
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s new climate competitiveness strategy is being developed “behind closed doors,” without input…
Churchill portrait thief loses appeal, heads to Supreme Court
OTTAWA — The man who stole the “Roaring Lion” portrait of Winston Churchill from the…
Canada helms G7 talks on critical mineral alliance after U.S.-China détente
TORONTO — Canada is heading up talks to establish a G7 critical mineral production alliance…
Senator tries again to put limits on prisons’ use of solitary confinement
OTTAWA — Sen. Kim Pate has been fighting against prisons’ use of solitary confinement since…
Navy commander says he’s ‘not looking’ to have new sub fleet built in Canada
GEOJE — The commander of the Royal Canadian Navy is pouring cold water on the…
Families of Canadians killed by Hamas say Carney still hasn’t met with them
OTTAWA — The relatives of Canadians killed by Hamas in Israel two years ago are…
Lise Bacon, former Quebec cabinet minister, senator, dead at 91
MONTREAL — Lise Bacon, a former senator and Quebec cabinet minister who was the first…
From special jerseys to underwear, why are baseball fans so superstitious?
TORONTO — Standing in a crowd of blue and white-clad baseball fans in downtown Toronto…
In the news today: Blue Jays one win away from glory, Yesavage sets rookie record
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Young, proud, online: Quebec’s newest sovereigntists hope to revive an aging movement
MONTREAL — The self-described CEO of the next generation of Quebec sovereigntists is a 17-year-old…
Financial intelligence agency stresses stepped-up role in fight against fentanyl
OTTAWA — The federal anti-money laundering agency says it made more than 100 disclosures of…
Helping Quebec non-profits below ‘cybersecurity poverty line’ strengthen networks
MONTREAL — Facing the threat of cyberattacks and with limited budgets, non-profit organizations across Quebec…
Ahead of G7 meetings, energy minister announces funding for green tech projects
OTTAWA — Federal Energy Minister Tim Hodgson announced millions of dollars for clean tech projects…
Alberta students back in class after teachers strike, threatened mass walkout fizzles
EDMONTON — Alberta’s provincewide teachers strike formally ended Wednesday as 740,000 students went back to…
Budget to include funding for women, LGBTQ initiatives: Champagne
OTTAWA — The federal government says the upcoming budget will include new money to support…
Premier Eby says B.C. will ask court to stay implementation of Cowichan Tribes case
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says his government will be asking for a…