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Ford denounces federal position on notwithstanding clause in swipe at Carney, Fraser
OTTAWA — Ontario Premier Doug Ford took pointed aim at the federal Liberals on Thursday…
Quebec woman who scalded young boy over prank pleads guilty
MONTREAL — A Quebec woman who scalded a 10-year-old boy at her door with boiling…
Quebec scraps forestry bill after pushback from Indigenous leaders, environmentalists
QUÉBEC — The Quebec government is scrapping a contentious forestry reform bill that has sparked…
Branch of Montreal light-rail network to open in November, the other delayed to 2026
MONTREAL — Two new lines for Montreal’s fully automated light-rail network, known as the REM,…
Budget watchdog sounds alarm about Ottawa’s ‘unsustainable’ fiscal path
OTTAWA — “Stupefying,” “shocking” and “unsustainable” — those were just some of the words Ottawa’s…
Former MPs launch volunteer effort to renew NDP ahead of leadership race
OTTAWA — Two former New Democrat MPs who lost their seats in the April election…
Fact File: COVID-19 fuelled drop in life expectancy, contrary to podcast claims
In September, a clip from a January 2024 episode of the “Joe Rogan Experience” podcast…
Cybersecurity centre warns of ‘sophisticated’ threat targeting Cisco equipment
OTTAWA — The federal cybersecurity centre is urging Canadian organizations to “take immediate action” against…
Police arrest teen for threats after 15-year-old killed by officer in Montreal area
MONTREAL — A 15-year-old teen who was shot and killed by police on Montreal’s South…
Ontario plans to ban speed cameras; Ford frames move as affordability measure
Ontario will introduce legislation next month to ban the use of speed cameras across the…
Photo Gallery: Ostrich farm granted stay on cull
The mother and daughter at the centre of a movement to save their flock of…
PM’s adviser says India committed to co-operating with police investigations
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s national security adviser says India has “absolutely” committed to…
More pickets by B.C.’s public sector workers at liquor stores to pressure for talks
VICTORIA — The union representing public sector workers in British Columbia is putting more pressure…
B.C. fugitive, gangland killer arrested in Qatar: police
SURREY — A gangland killer who escaped from a British Columbia jail in 2022 has…
Multiple suspects charged in dark web drug trafficking network: Ontario RCMP
Seven people have been arrested in what police describe as one of the largest known…
In the news today: PBO’s fiscal update, factors fuelling inflation, student job cuts
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Tariffs, government spending, gas prices — what’s driving inflation right now?
OTTAWA — MPs returned to the House of Commons earlier this month to confront an…
Canadian virus research hub in Saskatoon turns 50 amid concerns over U.S. funding
SASKATOON — One of Canada’s premier vaccine centres celebrates its 50th birthday this week, but…
Almost 2,000 student employees cut from federal government in the last fiscal year
OTTAWA — The number of students working for the federal government fell almost 20 per…
Interim stay of cull order turns despair to joy on B.C. ostrich farm
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — The mother and daughter at the centre of a movement…
Possible medieval artifacts found in B.C. thrift store, donated for study
VANCOUVER — Sandy Parker has come across some interesting donations in her 11 years as…
India’s new top envoy in Canada starts term as signs emerge of a thaw in relations
OTTAWA — India’s new high commissioner to Canada officially started his job on Wednesday at…
Indonesian president signs trade deal, defence pact with Canada
OTTAWA — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has signed a trade agreement and a defence agreement…
Artemis II crew and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen ready for historic moon mission
LONGUEUIL — The crew of the Artemis II mission, including Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, are…