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13-year-old girl struck and killed by school bus in Montreal suburb
LAVAL — A 13-year-old girl died Thursday evening after she was struck by a school…
Sidhu: $6-billion trade infrastructure fund key to doubling non-U.S. exports
OTTAWA — International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said he’s witnessed a sea change in interest…
In the news today: Grizzly attacks B.C. elementary class, many hurt
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Freeland will move to U.K. for new job at prestigious Rhodes Trust
OTTAWA — Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland will move to Oxford, England, to take on a…
B.C’s Opposition Conservatives have been talking with Alberta about pipeline: Rustad
VICTORIA — The leader of British Columbia’s Official Opposition says his party has been talking…
Speaker’s vote gets northern power line through B.C. legislature by slimmest margin
VICTORIA — Legislation to fast-track construction of a northern power line has squeaked through the…
‘Lost Canadians’ legislation becomes law after Senate approval
OTTAWA — The “Lost Canadians” legislation, which aims to fix Canada’s unconstitutional citizenship, received royal…
‘Cocaine lawyer,’ jeweller and blogger: Seven Canadians charged by U.S. authorities
WASHINGTON — Seven Canadians were charged for extradition to the United States, with U.S. law…
Cargo container removal begins on sinking barge off B.C.’s central coast
BELLA BELLA — A British Columbia First Nation says a barge sinking in waters along…
Child advocates urge government to bring back online harms legislation
OTTAWA — The dangers children face online constitute a national emergency, a coalition of child…
Conservatives plan to try and amend asylum system rules in border security bill
OTTAWA — Conservative immigration critic Michelle Rempel Garner said Thursday she plans to try and…
Fired Quebec Liberal chief of staff sends legal letter to former employer
QUÉBEC — A former Quebec Liberal Party chief of staff has sent a legal letter…
Supreme Court of Canada to look at request for religious records through B.C. law
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to hear a case about applications…
Fact File: Video spreads fake story about John Deere exiting Canada
Rumours that farming equipment giant John Deere is leaving Canada spread this week on social…
Carney signs UAE investment pact, launches trade talks during Abu Dhabi visit
ABU DHABI — Prime Minister Mark Carney signed an investment-protection agreement Thursday with the United…
Advocates disappointed budget offered no funding for IVF, despite campaign pledge
OTTAWA — Fertility advocates say they’re disappointed the Liberal government did not make good on…
In the news today: PM aims for trade and investment in UAE, AI tech bubble to burst?
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Ending tanker ban risks billions, B.C. minister says; Liberal MPs say consent needed
British Columbia’s jobs minister says ending a tanker ban on the province’s northern coast to…
Seven Canadians charged in U.S. drug probe linked to ex-Olympian
WASHINGTON — Seven Canadians have been arrested for extradition to the United States in connection…
New trade deal to chop red tape, knock down trade barriers across Canada
VICTORIA — Trade of tens of thousands of goods across Canada’s 14 jurisdictions will soon…
Airport security firm sues Canada for $420 million after failed contract bid
TORONTO — A multinational security firm that used to provide screening services at airports in…
Carney visits Abu Dhabi as alarm grows over possible UAE role in Sudan’s civil war
ABU DHABI — Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived Wednesday in Abu Dhabi to seek more…
Climate activists award Canada satirical ‘fossil of the day’ title at COP30
OTTAWA — Canada’s reputation as a global climate leader took a hit Tuesday when it…
Watchdog calls for changes to how justice system treats sexual violence survivors
OTTAWA — The federal ombudsperson for victims of crime is calling for reforms to improve…