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Territorial premiers send message in Washington that the Arctic is not for sale
WASHINGTON — Territorial premiers said it is a critical time for the Arctic amid U.S.…

In the news today: Territorial premiers make pitch in DC, prorogation two-day hearing
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…

Foreign affairs minister travelling to France, Germany and Belgium
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is travelling to Europe today. The minister will…

Winter storm wreaks havoc on commute, closes schools across Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic
A major winter storm disrupted travel plans, closed schools and shuttered city services across Ontario,…

NDP candidates told to expect election call as early as March 10 in internal memo
OTTAWA — An internal memo to federal NDP candidates and their campaign staff says they…

Peavey Mart warns of fake websites, accounts imitating brand as stores close
REGINA — Canadian retailer Peavey Industries LP is warning customers of imitation scams as the…

Hundreds of pills seized in bust outside pharmacy in Prince George, B.C.
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Police in Prince George, B.C., say officers have seized hundreds of…

Former intelligence adviser fears Trump may leverage intel sharing against Canada
OTTAWA — A former top intelligence adviser to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he fears…

Canada’s new fentanyl czar says eliminating drug’s ‘scourge’ is his primary goal
LANSDOWNE, ONT. — Canada’s new fentanyl czar Kevin Brosseau said Wednesday he will bring an…

Denis Coderre out of Quebec LIberal leadership race after being rejected by party
QUÉBEC — Former Montreal mayor Denis Coderre says he won’t appeal a party decision to…

Here’s the latest as Canada faces U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats
OTTAWA — The 13 premiers and Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc are in Washington, D.C. today…

Massive winter storm prompts weather warnings across several provinces
HALIFAX — Environment Canada issued a flurry of weather warnings Wednesday as a huge winter…

Leger poll: Canadians anxious but ready to rally against Trump’s threats
OTTAWA — Canadians are collectively biting their fingernails and ready to wave the flag as…

Defence Minister Bill Blair says Trump’s annexation talk is not a ‘real threat’
BRUSSELS — Defence Minister Bill Blair said Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s talk of…

As number of auto thefts drops nationally, Alberta logs highest per-capita theft rate
OTTAWA — Canada’s auto theft rate for private passenger vehicles dropped by almost 19 per…