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B.C. gang leader pleads guilty to conspiracy to murder Bacon brothers
VANCOUVER — A British Columbia gang leader has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to murder three…
Corrective to Oct. 21 story on federal election in Terrebonne riding
An Oct. 21 story on the court challenge to the results of the April federal…
‘Unreasonable’ to cancel election won by single vote, lawyer for Liberal MP says
MONTREAL — The lawyer for a Quebec Liberal MP who won her riding in the…
Quebec coroners call for metro platform screen doors in Montreal to prevent suicides
MONTREAL — The Quebec coroner’s office has released a series of recommendations aimed at preventing…
You ‘wouldn’t want to live in’ decrepit military housing, auditor general says
OTTAWA — Many of the living spaces used by Canadian Armed Forces members at several…
In the news today: New analysis of federal finances, India says no to Canadian envoys
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
India’s envoy disputes Anand’s claim that Ottawa can fully staff its embassy
OTTAWA — India’s new envoy to Canada rejected Foreign Minister Anita Anand’s claim that New…
Nova Scotia government gives Whale Sanctuary Project approval to build coastal refuge
HALIFAX — Organizers behind a plan to establish North America’s first coastal refuge for captive…
Humpback calf seen with deep gash after reported ferry strike off Vancouver
VANCOUVER — A group representing whale-watching operators has shared a photo of a young humpback…
Toronto to host Blue Jays watch parties as World Series home games tickets sell out
Toronto is getting ready to host Game 1 of the World Series on Friday with…
B.C. Mountie’s lawyer admits messages broke RCMP code, but calls investigation biased
The decision from an RCMP conduct board about comments made by British Columbia police officers…
How B.C. man rescued himself from jaws of grizzly that ripped off his lips and scalp
Joe Pendry used his experience as a boxer to fight for his life when a…
Ohtani’s fans in Canada say they’re still cheering for Blue Jays in World Series
TORONTO — When the Toronto Blue Jays played against the Los Angeles Angels at Rogers…
Auditor finds gaps in federal government’s cybersecurity shield as threats multiply
OTTAWA — The federal auditor found “significant gaps” in the government’s cybersecurity services, monitoring efforts…
Germany, Norway on charm offensive in Ottawa as Canada shops for new subs
OTTAWA — Germany’s defence minister Boris Pistorius said Tuesday that if Canada joins its submarine…
Guilbeault praises CBC’s plans to boost local news coverage
OTTAWA — Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault is praising CBC/Radio-Canada’s plans to increase local news coverage…
B.C. Conservative Rustad stoking ‘baseless’ land ruling fears: First Nations leaders
VANCOUVER — First Nations leaders in British Columbia say provincial Conservative leader John Rustad is…
CRA call centres gave too many taxpayers bad advice, auditor general says
OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency’s contact centres provided accurate responses to questions about individuals’…
Indigenous Services failing to improve critical First Nations services, audit says
OTTAWA — Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty defended her department Tuesday after a damning auditor…
Assembly of First Nations says it’s talking to Vatican about returning sacred items
OTTAWA — The Assembly of First Nations says it’s talking to the Vatican Museum about…
Montreal transit maintenance workers announce third strike, spanning most of November
MONTREAL — Upset at lagging contract negotiations, the union representing maintenance workers with Montreal’s public…
September inflation report muddies the water for the Bank of Canada
OTTAWA — Some economists say surprisingly strong September inflation figures will give the Bank of…
LeBlanc says U.S.-Canada trade talks progressing but more work needs to be done
OTTAWA — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Canada continues to make progress toward a…
Toronto Blue Jays fans say ALCS Game 7 is like a Canadian heritage moment
TORONTO — To the sound of car horns and chants, thousands of Blue Jays fans…