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Minister open to changing bill that would give police easier access to personal data
OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says he is open to amending proposed border…
Police-reported violent crime rate grew in Canada as it dropped in the U.S.: report
OTTAWA — The gap between Canada and the United States on police-reported violent crime has…
Those in Canada with loved ones in Middle East hopeful about Hamas-Israel peace plan
For Raquel Ohnona Look, whose son was killed by Hamas at a music festival on…
‘Stable’ reputation makes Canada attractive to investors, Joly says
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s industrial strategy will leverage Canada’s reputation for stability to attract more foreign…
Senate debates bill to add warning labels to alcohol packaging
OTTAWA — Sen. Patrick Brazeau is trying a second time to pass legislation that would…
Trump’s Tylenol misinformation revives history of ‘mom blaming’ in autism, docs say
TORONTO — When U.S. President Donald Trump urged pregnant women to avoid Tylenol because of…
B.C. police seize $1M in assets related to alleged drug-trafficking operation
SURREY — Police in British Columbia say a six-month investigation into a suspected illicit drug…
Influencers — not news outlets or politicians — ‘dominated’ election online: report
OTTAWA — Influencers had the “loudest voices” online in this spring’s federal election, overtaking news…
In the news today: PM applauds Gaza peace deal; Jays beat Yankees, head to ALCS
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
City councillor, social worker Tanille Johnston running for NDP leadership
OTTAWA — Tanille Johnston, a social worker and city councillor for Campbell River, B.C., has…
British Columbia has tabled historic legislation to smoke out vaping advertising
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has tabled what it says is the first law…
All B.C. government liquor, cannabis stores now behind workers’ pickets in escalation
Job action by British Columbia public service workers is putting pressure on craft brewers, with…
Chip Wilson fined over signs posted outside mansion during B.C. election period
VANCOUVER — Elections BC has found billionaire Chip Wilson contravened election advertising rules when he…
Canada, U.S. have deep relationship despite shift to ‘transactional’ trade: Carney
TORONTO — Prime Minister Mark Carney said there is a path toward a deal with…
Carney pitches Keystone XL restart in exchange for progress on aluminum, steel
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney raised the prospect of reviving the Keystone XL pipeline…
Winnipeg judge stays charges against former fashion mogul Peter Nygard
WINNIPEG — Charges that former fashion mogul Peter Nygard confined and sexually assaulted a woman…
Liberals introduce second border bill as they look to pass some measures quickly
OTTAWA — The Liberal government has split its border security bill in two in the…
Music industry asks MPs for action on unauthorized use of works by generative AI
OTTAWA — The music industry called on the government to take action Wednesday to address…
Murder was ‘unexpected’ by accused, trial of former B.C. lawyer hears
VANCOUVER — A former Kamloops, B.C., lawyer admits to killing his client, but his defence…
‘Love my job’: Alberta teachers look to make ends meet in provincewide strike
EDMONTON — If Adrien Dominguez were teaching this week, he’d be introducing physics to a…
Atikamekw bring legal action against Quebec over inaction fixing Manawan access road
MONTREAL — The Atikamekw Council of Manawan has launched legal action against the Quebec government…
Advocacy group calls for worker trust fund after N.B. company’s $1M fine
Estefania Montes says she couldn’t afford groceries while working for a New Brunswick shellfish processing…
Carney returns to Ottawa without a deal to end the U.S. tariffs
WASHINGTON — Mark Carney departed Washington Wednesday with no deal in hand to lift U.S.…
Conservatives want to end birthright citizenship for children of temporary residents
OTTAWA — The Conservatives are calling for a new limit on birthright citizenship, a measure…