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Quebec government tries to ease growing tension over forestry blockades
MONTREAL — The Quebec government is trying to ease rising tensions between forestry workers and…
Anand says Trump talks could be opportunity for allies to enact Ukraine security plan
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Trump’s talks with Russia and Ukraine could…
Ottawa taps Cohere to work on use of AI in public service
OTTAWA — The federal government has signed an agreement with a Canadian artificial intelligence company…
P.E.I. police fear local man may commit a terrorism offence; impose conditions
CHARLOTTETOWN — The Mounties in Prince Edward Island say they fear a man facing multiple…
Air Canada strike ends after tentative deal reached with flight attendants’ union
TORONTO — Air Canada says it plans to operate more than half of its scheduled…
Five things to know about the byelection in Battle River—Crowfoot
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will return to his seat in the House of…
Montreal mayor wants Quebec government to appoint a homelessness minister
MONTREAL — Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante is asking the Quebec government to appoint a “top…
Police target Nickelback fans in B.C., nab 18 alleged drunk drivers
LAKE COWICHAN — Police on Vancouver Island say roadside checks set up for a Nickelback…
Canadian defence firm to make ballistic steel through Swedish partnership
OTTAWA — Canadian defence manufacturer Roshel is partnering with a Swedish steel company so it…
Quebec reports first case of tick-borne Rocky Mountain spotted fever
MONTREAL — Quebec health officials say a first case of a tick-borne bacterial disease common…
Canadian universities are adopting AI tools, but concerns about the technology remain
Canadian universities are embracing generative artificial intelligence in their teaching plans as more students and…
Economists split on BoC’s next rate move after July inflation data
OTTAWA — Economists say they found some encouraging signs in the latest inflation numbers but…
Quebec City using artificial intelligence to manage traffic, reduce congestion
Quebec City has started synchronizing traffic lights with the use of Google’s artificial intelligence, technology…
Poilievre’s byelection win sets the table for his return to Parliament this fall
OTTAWA — After a summer of rodeos, dinosaurs and door-knocking, Pierre Poilievre is now officially…
Here’s a list of July inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.7 per cent in July, Statistics Canada says.…
Here’s a list of July inflation rates for Canadian provinces
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.7 per cent in July, Statistics Canada says.…
Health Canada approves Ozempic to reduce kidney deterioration in people with diabetes
TORONTO — Health Canada has approved Ozempic to reduce the risk of further kidney decline…
In the news today: Union says Air Canada strike has ended
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Provinces have different measles vaccine schedules. Is it time to harmonize them?
TORONTO — Moving from Ontario to New Brunswick didn’t just mean Jade Medeiros had to…
‘Part of me is gone’: Abrupt end for Fraser Downs track a blow to B.C. horse racing
Kristina Rennich started working as a groom at the Fraser Downs racetrack, formerly known as…
Talks resume with Air Canada, flight attendants union says, after airline reached out
There’s hope today a deal to end a strike by Air Canada’s flight attendants could…
Magnitude 3.6 quake shakes southeast of Port Renfrew, B.C.
PORT RENFREW — A minor earthquake was recorded on Monday evening near Port Renfrew, about…
Pierre Poilievre wins Alberta byelection, regains seat in House of Commons
CAMROSE — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre secured a seat in the House of Commons late…
Ottawa to probe unpaid airline work allegations key to Air Canada strike
OTTAWA — Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says the federal government is launching a probe into…