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Federal Court spikes appeal from secretive Commons board in NDP satellite saga
OTTAWA – The NDP is claiming a “clear victory” in a skirmish over evidence that…
Breaking down Canada’s military commitments to NATO in Eastern Europe
WARSAW, Poland – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau committed Canada on Friday to helping NATO in…
Former Roche v-p in Quebec out on bail after getting 18-month prison term for fraud
MONTREAL – A former vice-president with the Roche engineering firm has been granted bail pending…
Conservatives call on government to press pause, consult the public on CPP reform
OTTAWA – The Opposition Conservatives are calling on the federal government to press pause and…
Pay up or go to arbitration, but decide by July 23, Senate committee tells Duffy
OTTAWA – Mike Duffy has been given 15 days to say whether he’ll pay back…
Toronto police concerned by Dallas shootings; chief tells officers to be cautious
TORONTO – In the wake of the deadly shooting in Dallas, Toronto’s police chief has…
Abandoning tolls on Montreal’s new federal bridge project could save $300M: memo
OTTAWA – An internal government memo claimed last fall that the federal Liberals’ decision to…
Mount Polley mine owner sues engineering firms over tailings dam failure
VANCOUVER – The owner of the Mount Polley mine in British Columbia’s Interior has sued…
Harris passes for 396 yards as Redblacks settle for 26-26 tie against Stamps
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Redblacks and Calgary Stampeders were left with mixed emotions following a…
After sunny start, Liberals hit bumps in relationship with labour
OTTAWA – Justin Trudeau said he was convinced unionized workers would vote Liberal. The Liberal…
Deep-fried Coke gives way to poutine corn dog on the Calgary Stampede menu
CALGARY – If you’re entering the Garden of Earthly Delights that is the food concessions…
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Liberals still planning peacekeeping mission despite Latvia commitment
WARSAW, Poland – The Trudeau government says Canada is still in the market for a…
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Trudeau defends NATO force, slams Russia’s ‘illegitimate’ actions
WARSAW, Poland – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government was “extremely enthusiastic” about helping…
Alberta parents appeal conviction toddler meningitis death
CALGARY – Two southern Alberta parents convicted of failing to get proper medical treatment for…
No winning ticket for Saturday night’s $5 million Lotto 649 jackpot
TORONTO – There is no winning ticket for Saturday night’s $5 million Lotto 649 jackpot.…
Trudeau to sign Ukraine free trade deal, pays respects to Euromaidan protesters
KYIV, Ukraine – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will sign a long-awaited free trade deal with…
New best friends? Canada and Latvia have some ties, but some work to do
WARSAW, Poland – Latvian President Raimonds Vejonis wants Canadians to know that his people love…
Canada’s Raonic falls to Murray in straight sets at Wimbledon final
LONDON – Milos Raonic battled all match trying to get to a level that was…
Police search toy poodle stolen from Burnaby, B.C., parking lot
BURNABY, B.C. – Police in Burnaby, B.C., are searching for a dog-napper after a toy…
Three stories in the news today, July 11
Three stories in the news today from The Canadian Press: ——— TRUDEAU VISITS UKRAINE Justin…
Montreal soccer fans celebrate Portugal’s Euro victory over France
Montreal’s Saint-Laurent Boulevard was awash in a sea of green, yellow and red Portuguese flags…
Relatives of Canadian academic Homa Hoodfar seek details on charges in Iran
MONTREAL – A Montreal-based university professor being held in an Iranian jail is now reportedly…
Black man stopped by police after reading near wharf in New Brunswick
BATHURST, N.B. – Louizandre Dauphin says he was just looking for a quiet place to…
Buddhist-affiliated restaurant vandalized after P.E.I. monks set lobsters free
CHARLOTTETOWN – A Buddhist-affiliated restaurant in Prince Edward Island has been vandalized, hours after a…