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Trump floats automobile tariff increase for Canada
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that at some point the automobile…

Black federal workers appeal decision to deny certification of class action lawsuit
OTTAWA — Black federal workers who launched a $2.5-billion lawsuit against the federal government are…

Quebec won’t drop legal alcohol limit despite fourth coroner’s recommendation
QUÉBEC — Quebec Transport Minister Geneviève Guilbault says the province will not be lowering the…

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to represent Canada at Pope Francis’s funeral Saturday
OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon will represent Canada at the funeral for Pope Francis…

‘To honour him’: Canadian Bishops, Métis leader attending funeral for Pope Francis
Donald Bolen, the archbishop of Regina, is travelling to Vatican City for Saturday’s funeral of…

China says it wants to partner with Canada to push back against American ‘bullying’
OTTAWA — China’s ambassador says Beijing is offering to form a partnership with Canada to…

Quebec not ruling out expanding religious symbol ban to daycare workers: minister
QUEBEC CITY — Quebec’s minister responsible for secularism says the government isn’t ruling out expanding…

Hikers scramble for alternatives after damage shuts B.C.’s popular Juan de Fuca Trail
Trish Fougner still remembers the taste of the beer she enjoyed after completing the 47-kilometre…

Conservatives, Liberals called out over lack of ‘prudence’ in platforms
OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre is defending the Conservative campaign platform’s heavy reliance on economic growth…

Canadian hockey fans travel to U.S. with mixed feelings to support NHL teams
WASHINGTON — Mark Jarry has cut as many American goods as possible from his personal…

In the news today: Federal leaders spar over platforms, bells toll for Pope Francis
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…

Spring, icy snow bring danger to B.C. backcountry, outdoor experts say
Spring is a dangerous time to head into British Columbia’s backcountry, outdoor experts warn, as…

Crown lays out its case in sex assault trial of 5 former world junior hockey players
LONDON — A former member of Canada’s world junior hockey team invited several of his…

The pope was a friend, and they talked sports: TRC commissioner remembers Francis
Wilton Littlechild remembers closing his eyes before Pope Francis led his first mass at the…

Quebec coroner calls for tougher drunk driving penalties in line with rest of country
MONTREAL — A Quebec coroner says if the province’s penalties for drunk driving were in…