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Quebec premier shuffles cabinet, promises ‘shock treatment’ in year before election
MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault, one year away from the general election and deeply…
Carney plans to announce the first series of major projects on Thursday
EDMONTON — The first major industrial projects under the federal government’s strategy to reduce Canada’s…
Ottawa names Indigenous advisory council on major projects
OTTAWA — Eleven Indigenous leaders from across the country were named to the federal government’s…
Vancouver festival attack suspect faces 31 more charges as he is ruled fit for trial
VANCOUVER — The suspect in the Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day festival attack has been declared…
New analysis indicates higher lethality of avian flu at B.C. ostrich farm: CFIA vet
An affidavit by Canada’s deputy chief veterinarian says new analysis has confirmed ostriches at a…
Alleged murder plotters face B.C. court, in case stemming from jailbreak probe
VANCOUVER — A man accused of helping gangland killer Rabih Alkhalil break out of a…
One of three suspects charged after 44 migrants found near border in Quebec gets bail
MONTREAL — One of three men charged with human smuggling after 44 migrants were found…
Anand says Canada is ‘evaluating the relationship with Israel’ after Qatar strike
OTTAWA — Canada is “evaluating the relationship with Israel”, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said…
Carney says temporary foreign worker program needs a ‘focused approach’
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday the temporary foreign worker program needs a…
PM Carney calls for heightened pressure on Russia after drone incursion into Poland
OTTAWA — Canada’s defence minister won’t say whether Canada played a role in taking down…
Study estimates 2023 Canadian wildfire smoke caused 82,000 premature deaths globally
VANCOUVER — Smoke from record-breaking Canadian wildfires in 2023 caused an estimated 5,400 acute deaths…
Elections Canada apologizes to Kativik Regional Government for voting day problems
OTTAWA — Elections Canada apologized Tuesday to the Kativik Regional Government in Quebec for problems…
Environment groups calls for swift climate policies ahead of fall Parliament session
OTTAWA — Environment groups are calling on the federal government to move swiftly on climate…
Former Nunavik police officer sentenced to seven years for sex crimes
MONTREAL — Quebec’s police watchdog says a former Nunavik police officer has been sentenced to…
How much have fossil fuel giants contributed to heat waves such as B.C.’s heat dome?
Planet-warming emissions from a group of the world’s largest fossil fuel producers have significantly ramped…
Artist Norval Morrisseau’s estate wants dismissal of lawsuit alleging sexual assault
VANCOUVER — The estate of Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau is seeking dismissal of a lawsuit…
Ottawa man confirmed dead in Lisbon streetcar crash
OTTAWA — An Ottawa man was among the tourists killed when a streetcar crashed in…
Thousands sign parliamentary petition to make fibbing politicians pay political price
OTTAWA — A Toronto man wants to make honesty the best political policy by passing…
Suspect arrested after Montreal concertgoers report needle pricks, dizziness
MONTREAL — Montreal police say a 33-year-old man was arrested last month after reports that…
Canada to convene G7 energy, environment ministers in Toronto next month
OTTAWA — Canada will be hosting G7 energy and environment ministers in Toronto next month.…
Battle that led to Haiti’s independence among names of new Montreal metro stations
MONTRÉAL — Montreal’s outgoing mayor says she hopes a major project to extend the subway…
Mild fall with fewer storms could end with abrupt wintry switch: Weather Network
The dramatic start to Canada’s fall weather will give way to mild temperatures in the…
In the news today: Liberal caucus meets, first federal budget coming soon, TIFF day 7
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
OpenAI argues Canadian news publishers’ lawsuit should be heard in U.S.
OTTAWA — OpenAI is set to argue in an Ontario court today that a copyright…