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B.C. solicitor general says Opposition operative took mentally ill man from care home
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s Solicitor General is accusing the B.C. Conservative Party of involvement in…
Special avalanche warning issued in B.C., Alberta as ‘dangerous’ conditions develop
REVELSTOKE, B.C. — Avalanche Canada has issued a special warning covering large sections of B.C.…
Defending champion Gushue aiming to win Brier for a record seventh time
KELOWNA, B.C. — There was a time when a Canadian men’s curling championship always seemed…
Little government progress on Doukhobor compensation, B.C.’s ombudsperson says
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s ombudsperson says the lack of government progress on compensating Doukhobors who…
Canadian ice dancer Fournier Beaudry forms new French team with Olympic champ Cizeron
Canadian figure skater Laurence Fournier Beaudry has formed a partnership with Olympic ice dance champion…
Corus radio stations to only play Canadian artists on Saturday amid tariff tensions
TORONTO — Radio stations across several parts of the country will set their tune to…
Late-night kababs and paneer: More halal restaurants extend hours during Ramadan
EDMONTON — Imran Kayesh remembers the smell of lightly marinated chicken and fish sizzling on…
Disrupting the Peace: On a B.C. ranch, fracking earthquakes rattle a way of life
Bo Hedges’ parents have lived on their ranch north of Fort St. John, B.C., for…
Freeland ‘uniquely qualified’ to lead Canada through ‘greatest threat’ since WWII
OTTAWA — When former deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland enters her campaign rallies in her…
Canadian Ukrainian community ‘shocked’ and ‘angry’ at Zelenskyy’s treatment
Leaders from Canadian Ukrainian organizations say they are shocked by Friday’s clash between U.S. President…
Chrystia Freeland takes shots at Poilievre, Trudeau on ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’
Chrystia Freeland joined the growing ranks of high-profile Canadian politicians taking to U.S. airwaves to…
Quick Sketch: Meet Liberal leadership candidate Karina Gould
OTTAWA — As Liberals across the country vote to choose Canada’s next prime minister on…
Anand meets with provincial counterparts to discuss boosting interprovincial trade
OTTAWA — Transport and Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand said Friday she wants to boost…
In the news today: Ontario PCs win third majority government
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
From boom to bust: Alberta economy back in the red with $5.2-billion deficit budget
EDMONTON — Alberta’s finances, tied for generations to the steep peaks and sharp valleys of…
Red ink, tax cuts, debt payments: Highlights of Alberta’s budget
EDMONTON — The Alberta government tabled its budget on Thursday. Here are some of the…
Trudeau calls idea of banning Trump from attending G7 summit ‘irresponsible’
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has rejected NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh’s call for the…
Gretzky remains silent as wife Janet joins Trump, Orr in hockey legend’s defence
The wife of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky says it has “broken his heart” to read…
Lack of store investment, underlying issues led Hudson’s Bay to ‘slow death’: experts
TORONTO — Analysts say the planned liquidation of Hudson’s Bay will leave a hole in…
Ravens aiming for three-peat against Huskies in U Sports basketball final
VANCOUVER — The Carleton Ravens can win a third consecutive national title on Sunday when…
WHL roundup: Royals lean on power play to edge Giants 4-3
LANGLEY, B.C. — Markus Loponen’s power-play goal at 4:33 of the third period snapped a…
Elias Pettersson scores, Vancouver Canucks dismantle Chicago Blackhawks 6-2
VANCOUVER — Elias Pettersson scored and notched an assist as the Vancouver Canucks thumped the…
So Donald Trump wants more border security? Here’s how the RCMP is ramping up efforts
WINDSOR, Ont. — Ian Smith used to spend most of his days behind a desk…
B.C. police watchdog called after RCMP shoot, injure man suspected of carrying a gun
PENTICTON, B.C. — Mounties in British Columbia’s southern Interior say the province’s police watchdog has…