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West Kelowna, B.C., denies permit for MAGA singer Sean Feucht on safety grounds
WEST KELOWNA — The City of West Kelowna, B.C., has cited public safety to deny…
Air Canada to cover certain transportation expenses for some customers
Air Canada says it is adopting a policy to cover “certain transportation expenses” incurred by…
RCMP arrest minor in Montreal on terror-related charges
MONTREAL — A minor was arrested in Montreal on terrorism-related charges involving the Islamic State,…
Canada’s top soldier joins NATO talks on how allies secure Ukraine under a peace deal
OTTAWA — The head of Canada’s military spoke with other top soldiers across the NATO…
Parliament should have discussed recognition of Palestinian state, open letter says
OTTAWA — An open letter signed by dozens of community and business leaders says the…
Poilievre calls on federal government to classify Bishnoi gang as terror entity
SURREY — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is the latest politician calling for the federal government…
Valérie Plante says she and Prime Minister Mark Carney share the same priorities
MONTRÉAL — Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante says she and Prime Minister Mark Carney are aligned…
Canada’s ‘exceptional’ drought hints at future climate, need for action: experts
Canada must prepare for more seasons marked by severe drought, experts say as this summer’s…
Canada Post union tables new offers seeking higher wages
OTTAWA — The Canadian Union of Postal Workers presented new offers to Canada Post on…
Elon Musk, world’s richest man, spotted in Bella Bella, B.C., on weekend visit
Airport shuttle driver Sean Carter has lived in the remote northern British Columbia community of…
Quebec government renews promise to make changes to contentious forestry reform bill
MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it will find solutions and defuse rising tension over…
Hodgson ‘hopeful’ first batch of major projects announcements to start in fall
OTTAWA — Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson said he is “hopeful” that the government will…
Joly: Visits to Saab, Lockheed ‘normal’ part of her job amid F-35 review
OTTAWA — Industry Minister Mélanie Joly is keeping a strong poker face after paying a…
Canada seeks meeting to address China’s WTO complaint over steel tariffs
OTTAWA — Canada is defending its steel tariffs against China after Beijing lodged a complaint…
Trump slaps sanctions on Canadian International Criminal Court judge
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration slapped sanctions on a Canadian judge on the International Criminal…
Police investigating after body found on roof of hospital in Montreal suburb
MONTREAL — Police in Montreal’s northern suburb are investigating after a man in his 40s…
In the news today: Air Canada flying again; Canada Post, workers pick up negotiations
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Media challenge publication ban on Lapu Lapu attack suspect’s fitness hearing
VANCOUVER — A media consortium has challenged a publication ban on evidence at a hearing…
Man accused of drowning his nine-year-old daughter in New York makes court appearance
The lawyer representing a father charged with murdering his nine-year-old Canadian daughter in Upstate New…
Plane, bus or a 45-hour drive? Travellers seek solutions after Air Canada strike ends
Noha Zaher and Ibraheem Sabry still hadn’t made it home to Ottawa despite enduring nearly…
5 Canadian soldiers suspended over Nazi salute video
OTTAWA — Five members of the Canadian Armed Forces have been suspended and military police…
Elizabeth May won’t lead Green Party in next federal election
OTTAWA — The Green Party of Canada will once again be looking for someone to…
B.C.’s Joffre Lakes Park closing for a month for recovery, First Nations’ practices
PEMBERTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — British Columbia’s government says Joffre Lakes Park will shut for…
Quebec government tries to ease growing tension over forestry blockades
MONTREAL — The Quebec government is trying to ease rising tensions between forestry workers and…