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Former environment minister details abuse she endured in politics in new memoir
OTTAWA — Former environment minister Catherine McKenna says federal security agencies initially refused to offer…
Former climate minister McKenna describes struggles over carbon pricing in new book
OTTAWA — Former federal environment minister Catherine McKenna says the Justin Trudeau government’s efforts to…
Ottawa pitched extending refugee sponsor pause to late 2028 to fix backlog: records
OTTAWA — The federal department of immigration last year, suggested freezing most private refugee sponsorship…
School bus fire: Quebec pulls all 1,200 Lion electric buses off roads for inspection
MONTREAL — Schools across Quebec have been forced to cancel bus service after the government…
Logging firm wins injunction to halt Walbran Valley blockade on Vancouver Island
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has granted an injunction to a forestry company to…
Ottawa discussing future of emissions cap with Alberta, oil companies: minister
OTTAWA — The federal government is in discussions with Alberta and the oil industry about…
B.C. port expansion seeks fast-track by Canada’s new major projects office
The company seeking to expand Metro Vancouver’s Deltaport terminal has applied for fast-track approval by…
Touting better HIV treatment, Toronto service organization closing after 42 years
TORONTO — An organization that bills itself as Canada’s oldest HIV service agency will close…
Internal government documents reveal grim housing climate in Canada
OTTAWA — As Ottawa gears up to launch a new agency to build homes faster,…
Canada Post union to lift overtime ban, stop delivering flyers
The union representing Canadian postal workers is moving to end a ban on overtime work…
Mountie injured in crash while responding to Manitoba mass stabbing hopes for healing
WINNIPEG — A Mountie seriously injured in a highway crash while responding to a mass…
Pro-Palestinian group protests Israel-Premier Tech team at Quebec cycling Grand Prix
QUÉBEC — A few dozen pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in Quebec City to denounce the presence…
Legal Aid BC says ex-worker who cheered Kirk’s death left organization before killing
VANCOUVER — Legal Aid BC says a former employee seen celebrating the death of American…
Montreal teen terror case pushed back again as defence awaits evidence
MONTRÉAL — The case against a 17-year-old Montreal boy who allegedly intended to carry out…
G7 finance ministers meet to discuss increasing pressure on Russia
OTTAWA — Canada hosted a virtual meeting of G7 finance ministers today to discuss further…
Three accused in alleged anti-government land grab in Quebec opt for jury trial
QUÉBEC — Three of the four men accused in an alleged anti-government plot to forcibly…
High-speed rail construction could begin in four years, LeBlanc says
MONTREAL — The federal government wants construction on a planned high-speed rail line between Toronto…
Ministers ask senior officials to review procurement contracts, find savings
OTTAWA — Canada’s ministers of finance and procurement have given officials in charge of most…
In the news today: Canada Post union to give update on negotiations
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Some public service jobs will be cut as Ottawa adopts AI: chief data officer
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s chief data officer says he thinks the introduction of artificial intelligence to…
Tutu the humpback whale is freed from 150 metres of fishing gear off Vancouver Island
A juvenile humpback whale nicknamed Tutu is swimming freely again after a multi-day mission to…
Ontario government proposes changes, driver charged after daycare crash
The Ontario government is proposing measures aimed at boosting safety at child-care facilities, and a…
Judge upholds publication ban on B.C. festival attack mental fitness evidence
VANCOUVER — A judge has upheld a ban that prevents media from publishing evidence heard…
Teck merger a ‘vote of confidence,’ says Eby, pitching B.C. as Canada’s ‘engine’
The proposed merger between Teck Resources Ltd. and Anglo American PLC to create a $70-billion…