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Alberta woman allegedly released from jail with fake documents arrested in B.C.
EDMONTON — An Alberta woman who Crown prosecutors say was wrongfully released from an Edmonton…
Provinces ‘hold the key’ to unlocking homebuilding, new report argues
OTTAWA — While the federal government and cities across Canada are making strides on expanding…
Manitoba premier declares state of emergency over wildfires, says military aid coming
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew ordered a provincewide state of emergency Wednesday as his…
Comic Lisa Gilroy promises ‘manic’ energy at streaming-only Canadian Screen Awards
TORONTO — When Lisa Gilroy was asked to host this year’s Canadian Screen Awards, she…
Alberta changing rules to ensure only ‘age-appropriate’ books in schools by fall
EDMONTON — Alberta is bringing in new rules this fall to ensure only “age-appropriate” books…
A timeline of King Charles’s royal visits to Canada, spanning more than 50 years
MONTREAL — This week’s Royal visit marks King Charles’s first visit to Canada since his…
Strike threat could push more customers away from struggling Canada Post
MONTREAL — Canada Post customers may face delays as tens of thousands of workers swear…
Alberta judge grants bail for man convicted of 1987 murder after new trial ordered
EDMONTON — Decades after Roy Allan Sobotiak was sentenced to life for the killing of…
RCMP, city police brace for ‘largest domestic security operation’ as G7 summit nears
OTTAWA — RCMP and local police say security planning is well underway for next month’s…
Western premiers agree to develop new economic corridors, call for federal support
YELLOWKNIFE — Canada’s western premiers say they’ve agreed to identify, plan and develop new economic…
Eby laments separatism push as Western premiers meet in Yellowknife
YELLOWKNIFE — British Columbia Premier David Eby says separatism discussions in some parts of the…
In the news today: Banff hosts G7 finance summit, western premiers meet in NWT
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Here’s a list of April inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.7 per cent in April, Statistics Canada says.…
Stockwell Day supports Alberta vote on separation, warns it’s dangerous for Tories
OTTAWA — The Alberta separatist movement presents a danger to the federal Conservative party, said…
‘A serious situation’: Manitoba evacuates provincial park, warns of deadly wildfires
LAC DU BONNET — Wildfires in eastern Manitoba prompted the government to evacuate and close…
Prosecutors seek prison for men guilty of human smuggling in Manitoba border deaths
FERGUS FALLS — U.S. attorneys have filed sentencing submissions for two men convicted after a…
Alberta’s personal information protection law ruled partly unconstitutional
EDMONTON — Parts of Alberta’s personal information protection legislation have been ruled unconstitutional. But the…
Here are the newcomers, familiar faces in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s inner circle
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced his new cabinet. Here is the list…
AFN chief calls for review of natural resource deals amid talk of Alberta separation
EDMONTON — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling for a…
In the news today: Liberals win Quebec riding by one vote in recount
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
B.C., federal government support dredging Vancouver’s Burrard Inlet, others opposed
British Columbia’s energy minister is backing plans to dredge and deepen Vancouver’s Burrard Inlet to…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for April, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.9 per cent in April. Statistics Canada also…
Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops pleased to hear new pope appointed
EDMONTON — The president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops says the church needs…
Danielle Smith dismisses Doug Ford’s warning against separatist threats from Alberta
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is urging her Ontario counterpart Doug Ford to mind…