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CRTC launches hearing on Canadian content obligations for music streamers
OTTAWA — The federal broadcast regulator begins a hearing today to look at which Canadian…
Nova Scotia’s Donald Oliver, first Black man named to Senate, dies at 86
HALIFAX — Donald Oliver, the first Black man appointed to the Senate of Canada, has…
Montreal mayor sees opening of UN-Habitat office as part of her political legacy
MONTREAL — Outgoing Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante says Thursday’s inauguration of a sixth UN office…
Canada’s 2030 emissions target is out of reach after progress stalled in 2024: report
OTTAWA — Canada’s short-term targets for reducing its emissions are now out of reach after…
In the news today: Carney in Mexico, protesting Ottawa’s agenda, B.C. lichen at risk
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Progressive groups rally ‘common front’ to march, challenge elements of Carney agenda
Canada-wide protests are planned this weekend, a coalition of progressive civil society groups say, in…
Ottawa urges Supreme Court to set limits on how provinces can override Charter
MONTREAL — The federal government is asking the Supreme Court of Canada to set limits…
Champagne says it’s ‘sad’ the U.S. ‘turned its back’ on Canada with tariff war
OTTAWA — Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Wednesday it’s “sad” that the U.S. “turned its…
B.C. RCMP officer testifies about venting frustrations over group chats
RICHMOND — An RCMP member stationed at the Coquitlam, B.C., detachment says he regrets making…
Eby in Ottawa to lobby Carney for B.C. major projects funding
OTTAWA — British Columbia Premier David Eby is in Ottawa to push the federal government…
B.C. launches task force to tackle extortions, shootings in South Asian community
Authorities in British Columbia are acknowledging the fear and disappointment among the province’s South Asian…
MPs observe moment of silence for Ken Dryden in House of Commons
OTTAWA — Members of Parliament honoured former Montreal Canadiens goaltender Ken Dryden in the House…
Climate change made Atlantic Canada heat wave at least 10 times more likely: ECCC
Human-caused climate change made a record-breaking heat wave in Atlantic Canada far more likely, federal…
Montreal police resolve cold case from 2008 using genetic genealogy to ID killer
MONTREAL — A long-standing cold case was cracked using genetic genealogy to identify the man…
Toronto Public Health gives final update on investigation into gynecologist’s office
TORONTO — Toronto Public Health says it has the results for about a quarter of…
Details of gun buyback program coming soon, minister says
OTTAWA — Details of the Liberal government’s gun buyback program will be released over the…
Canada says Israel’s ‘horrific’ Gaza City offensive puts hostages in greater danger
OTTAWA — Ottawa is calling Israel’s latest ground offensive in Gaza City “horrific” and says…
Carney argues his government still has fiscal anchors after PBO raises concerns
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney insisted Wednesday his government does have fiscal anchors after…
Ontario premier urges Carney to maintain tariff on Chinese EVs despite canola levy
OTTAWA — Canada needs to maintain its 100 per cent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles,…
Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 2.5% as U.S. tariff risks shift
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point…
Ex-swim instructor at N.S. youth corrections facility facing 66 sex-related charges
HALIFAX — A 75-year-old former swim instructor is facing dozens of charges related to alleged…
Federal union expands campaign denouncing cuts at Canada Revenue Agency
OTTAWA — The federal union representing workers at the Canada Revenue Agency has started the…
In the news today: Interest rate update, Alberta Next tour, and arts prizes awarded
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canada blocked visa applications without explanation for Gazans fleeing war: lawyer
MONTREAL — When immigration lawyer Hana Marku opened her email weeks ago to a photo…