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Fact File: Claims government built fake homes for photo op misleading
In September, the public announcement of the federal government’s Build Canada Homes agency sparked social…
In the news today: Ottawa eyeing Quebec LNG project, Israeli envoy critical of Carney
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Former Vancouver police officer awarded $30,000 after years-long grievance process
A labour arbitrator has awarded a former Vancouver police officer $30,000 in her years-long grievance…
Federal officials were interested in proposed Quebec LNG project, documents show
MONTREAL — Senior federal officials touted a proposed liquefied natural gas facility in Quebec as…
Conservation group preparing to perform necropsies on dead sperm whales in P.E.I.
A conservation group is planning necropsies on three sperm whales that died after being stranded…
Israeli envoy says communications with Ottawa have ‘deteriorated’ under Carney
OTTAWA — Israel’s envoy to Canada says dialogue between his government and Ottawa has “deteriorated”…
Alberta ‘on notice’ Coastal B.C. nations opposed to pipeline proposal
The head of a group representing First Nations along British Columbia’s coast says they will…
Alberta re-enters pipeline arena, plans to propose new oil pipeline to B.C. coast
CALGARY — Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta is committing $14 million to a West Coast…
Unions converge in Vancouver in push for B.C. public service contract
VANCOUVER — Hundreds of British Columbia public sector workers marched through downtown Vancouver Wednesday in…
Court challenge may force Online Streaming Act revisit: CRTC chairperson
OTTAWA — The CRTC chairperson says Parliament may have to revisit the Online Streaming Act…
World Cup lodging shortfall in Vancouver predicted, Airbnb bids to loosen regulations
VANCOUVER — A new report that forecasts a significant lodging shortage in Vancouver next summer…
Public warning issued for B.C. city after 11 suspected drug deaths in five weeks
CAMPBELL RIVER — Police in Campbell River, B.C., are issuing a public warning after at…
Law professor would be ‘surprised’ if High Court takes case of B.C. ostrich farm
A law professor at the University of Ottawa says he would be surprised if the…
U.S. approves sale of mobile artillery rocket systems to Canada
WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department has approved the possible sale of M142 High Mobility…
Quebec man convicted of four murders in 1994 may not have had fair trial, Crown says
MONTREAL — The lawyer for a Quebec man who was convicted of four murders in…
Union leader Rob Ashton pitches ‘working class’ candidacy for NDP leadership
OTTAWA — Rob Ashton, president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, pitched himself as…
Canada Post CEO says he supports Ottawa’s plan to shore up its shaky finances
OTTAWA — The CEO of Canada Post says he supports the government’s plans to shore…
Marineland decries Ottawa decision to bar export of remaining beluga whales to China
TORONTO — Marineland says it is “profoundly” disappointed by the federal government’s decision to deny…
One dead in Montreal-area Starbucks shooting possibly linked to organized crime
LAVAL — One person died and two were injured in a daylight shooting at a…
Sault Ste. Marie MP says Algoma Steel loans ‘absolutely critical’ to its survival
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump tried and failed to “wipe Algoma Steel off the…
Man gets six years for shooting, arson at Punjabi singer’s home in B.C.
COLWOOD — A Winnipeg man convicted of arson and firing a weapon at the British…
Fact File: Trump Truth Social post on ‘un-American’ Blue Jays is a fake
The Toronto Blue Jays clinched their first American League East Division title since 2015 with…
Through tears, residential school survivors share their stories on Parliament Hill
OTTAWA — Eugene Arcand fought back tears as he stood in front a row of…
Carney names ‘personal’ EU envoy, looks to replace Dion as ambassador to France
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is appointing a “personal representative” to the European Union…